Employment Opportunities

 

science educator

Riley School is seeking an energetic and dynamic Science Teacher. This is a very unique position for an educator who loves working with children ages 7-14, and is prepared to facilitate teaching and learning in a mixed-age classroom. This is a part-time position teaching roughly 9 1-hour science periods per week and includes duties regarding lunch and recess coverage, etc.

Our 21-acre campus is located just off of Glen Cove in Rockport, Maine, and is a true adventure in learning. Our small classes provide opportunities to build strong, collaborative relationships between adults and children, and nurture the unique talents of each individual. Children are supported to develop the skills, attitudes, and self-awareness that will guide them to life-long learning and to becoming creative, independent thinkers.  

The purpose of the Science program is to develop critical skills in order to better see, steward, and understand the interconnectedness of the social and physical environment of our world. We foster the opportunity to engage in explorations about the world around us. With an emphasis on outdoor learning, the science program will coordinate with our Farm & Garden program, and take advantage of our fields, woods, stream, pond, and oceanfront access. 

Strong applicants will:

  • Have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in the sciences

  • Have current CPR/First Aid Certification (school can set up training if expired)

  • Pass a background check and fingerprinting

  • Have a minimum of 5 years experience teaching science at the Elementary or Middle School level

Duties:

  • Develop and implement hands-on, experiential science curriculum for children ages 7-14

  • Provide regular guidance, mentoring, and support to students;

  • Provide feedback and assessment of a child’s academic and personal growth through twice-yearly conferences and twice-yearly student evaluations;

  • Other duties as assigned by Head of School; and

  • Be open to integrating art, gardening, physical activity, and outdoor experiences into science curriculum.

Benefits:

  • This is a part-time role that does not include benefits such as health insurance, a retirement plan, etc.

  • Professional development through continued education opportunities, training, and direct staff support.

  • Paid school vacation, holidays, and snow days plus sick time.

Please send a cover letter, resume that includes 3 references, and a statement of educational philosophy to director@rileyschool.org.

Accepting applications will be accepted until the position is filled, however, review of applications and interviews will begin immediately.  FMI about The Riley School, please visit www.rileyschool.org and our Facebook page. Riley School is an equal opportunity employer.

marketing intern

If you have a gift with words and visuals, we’d love to meet you. Assist Riley School with sharing its message with the Midcoast community and beyond through storytelling via social media, our website, and other channels. As a non-profit, we can offer community service hours or an internship reference for future employers. Contact us at office@rileyschool.org.

substitutes

Riley School seeks amazing substitute teachers for both planned and unplanned faculty absences. Please reach out to us! We are happy to keep your resume and contact information on file, while taking note of your general availability. Email office@rileyschool.org.

OTHER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Riley School always welcomes employment inquiries!

In order to ensure a good fit for both the school and the successful candidate, applicants are invited to spend a minimum of one day in the classroom and are paid for their time.

As a small non-profit, Riley School does not currently offer benefits such as health insurance or retirement matching. However, we offer a significant amount of paid time off for full-time faculty, and teaching summer camp is always an option for faculty interested in earning additional income. 

To apply, please send a current resume and a minimum of three references to director@rileyschool.org or call 207-596-6405. We look forward to meeting you!


EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Riley School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.