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Berwick Academy is located in the town of South Berwick, Maine. The School is in close proximity to popular Seacoast locations including Portsmouth, NH, Kittery, ME, the Kennebunks, and York, ME. The ocean, mountains, and local cities like Boston and Portland are an hour or less from our School.

Employment Opportunities

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  • Coaching: Director of Rowing

    Berwick Academy seeks a qualified Director of Rowing for its Upper School Crew program. Berwick offers an established rowing program that has qualified for New England Intercollegiate Rowing Association (NEIRA) Championships in past years. We are looking for a passionate, energetic, and dedicated leader to coach the team’s dedicated and driven athletes, from novice to experienced high school rowers.

    Job requirements include:
    · Bachelor’s Degree
    · Compliance with all procedures and policies of crew facilities and US Rowing
    · Prior rowing experience
    · Prior coaching experience, specifically in club or school level
    · Ability to organize and administer training plan and to direct practices
    · Required attendance at practice and races
    · Exceptional communication and motivational skills
    · Ability to establish positive relationships with our student-athletes, families, and school administration
    · Excellent time management skills
    · Excellent personal character

    Though not required, this position could be combined with a full-time faculty position if the candidate’s skills and experience match with current needs within the academic program. 

    Berwick Academy is an equal opportunity employer.  We seek candidates who will add to the diversity of the community.

    No phone calls please.

    Click here to apply. 
  • Coaching: Girls Varsity Lacrosse

    Berwick Academy, a PK-12 co-educational independent day school located in southern Maine seeks a Head Coach for Girls Varsity Lacrosse coach.
     
    Detailed Job Description for Head Coach Girls Varsity Lacrosse
     
     

    Job Description:

     
    The Head Coach for Girls Varsity Lacrosse at Berwick Academy is responsible for planning and directing the conditioning, training, and performance of our student athletes, for our girls lacrosse program.
     
    This position reports to the Director of Athletics. This head coaching position and all of the duties of the position must be conducted in adherence with the policies, rules, and regulations of the New England Preparatory Athletic Council (NEPSAC) and Eastern Independent League. This position directs an assistant coach leading the team and its performance.
     
    The following list provides examples of the most typical duties for our Head Girls Varsity Lacrosse Coach at Berwick Academy.
     
    • Direct Assistant Coach in the overall planning and execution of the girls varsity lacrosse program.
    • Monitor and maintain the discipline and conduct of student athletes to support the image and reputation of the athletics program.
    • Plan coaching and practice sessions.
    • Coach team members individually and in groups, and demonstrate game techniques.
    • Develop and implement game strategy and position assignments.
    • Oversee the strength and conditioning programs for student athletes.
    • Ensure adherence to all NEPSAC & EIL rules and regulations/policies.
    • Be a mentor, both in lacrosse and life.
    • Build positive relationships with all members of the Berwick Academy community, including students, faculty, administration, parents and alumni.
    • Build a program that's goal is to give our students an experience that they will take with them for the rest of their lives.
     

    Requirements

     
    Experienced Club and High School varsity girls lacrosse coach preferred, but not required.
     

    Additional Information


    Resume must be accompanied by a cover letter to be considered for this position.
     
    Berwick Academy is located approximately one hour north of Boston in the beautiful Seacoast area of Southern Maine and Southern New Hampshire. The Berwick campus spans roughly 80 acres and includes 15 buildings, with students commuting from 68 communities from Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts.
     
    Berwick Academy is an equal opportunity employer. We seek candidates who will add to the diversity of the school community.

    No phone calls please.

    Click here to apply.
  • Coaching: Varsity Volleyball Head Coach

    Berwick Academy, a PK-12 co-educational independent day school located in southern Maine seeks a Varsity Head Coach for Volleyball.

    Job Description:
    The Varsity Volleyball Head Coach at Berwick Academy is responsible for planning and conditioning, training, and performance of our student athletes, for our varsity volleyball program.
    This position reports to the Director of Athletics. This Head coaching role and all of the duties of the position must be conducted in adherence with the policies, rules, and regulations of the New England Preparatory Athletic Council (NEPSAC) and Eastern Independent League.
    Requirements
    Experienced Club and High School Volleyball coach preferred, but not required.
    Additional Information
    Resume must be accompanied by a cover letter to be considered for this position.
    This is a part-time stipend position.
     
    Berwick Academy is located approximately one hour north of Boston in the beautiful Seacoast area of Southern Maine and Southern New Hampshire. The Berwick campus spans roughly 80 acres and includes 15 buildings, with students commuting from 68 communities from Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts.
     
    Berwick Academy is an equal opportunity employer. We seek candidates who will add to the diversity of the school community.

    No phone calls please. 

    Click here to apply. 
  • Faculty: Part-time Middle School Math Tutor

    Berwick Academy Middle School is seeking a part-time Academic Support tutor to support students in math.

    Tutor responsibilities include:
    • Work with Grades 5-8 students in need of math support in groups of 1:1 or 2:1
    • Provide direct instruction of remedial math skills as needed
    • Assist students with math homework and test preparation
    • Review classroom topics to help students understand key concepts
    • Provide periodic updates to parents and Academic Support Coordinator about student progress
    Qualifications include:
    • Experience with teaching math using a direct and multi-sensory approach
    • Experience teaching elementary math concepts, such as place value and fractions, along with Algebra 1 in order to support a wide variety of middle school students
    • Effective communication and collaborative skills in working with students, teachers, and families
    • Ability to constructively work with students in the content area
    • Bachelor's degree in education or appropriate subject area

    Schedule:
    Proposed schedule is as follows, with opportunity to negotiate days and hours if needed.

    Mondays
    1:45pm - 5:15pm

    Tuesdays
    9:30am - 10:30am
    2:00pm - 5:15pm

    This position begins in the 2023-24 academic year. 

    Berwick Academy is an equal opportunity employer. We seek candidates who will add to the diversity of the community.

    No phone calls please.

    Click here to apply.
  • Staff: Admission Operations Manager

    We are seeking a dynamic and organized Admission Operations Manager to join our dedicated team. Reporting directly to the Director of Enrollment Management, you will play a crucial role in achieving our school's enrollment goals. As a key player on our fast paced admission team, you will manage our databases, support our marketing efforts, and ensure a seamless experience for prospective families. 

    Key Responsibilities:

    Database management
    • Oversee all aspects of the School’s admission office database, Blackbaud OnBoard, ensuring excellent data health.
    • Track and advance applicants through the admission process from inquiry to enrollment.
    • Ensure smooth data transitions between the school’s marketing CRM, Sharpspring, and OnBoard.
    • Manage the creation, communication, and distribution of enrollment contracts.
    • Create, maintain, and share statistics, progress reports and queries.
    • Assist families with the use of myBerwick and OnBoard.

    Lead Management and Marketing Support
    • Collaborate with the admission team to create and manage workflows and drip campaigns in Sharpspring.
    • Track and share data demonstrating the effectiveness of inbound marketing strategies.
    • Create and deploy applicant surveys using the platform Qualtrics.
    • Interface with prospective families and support the team in outreach to families from inquiry to enrollment.

    Office Management
    • Manage all admission office mailings and supplies.
    • Greet all prospective families as they arrive for their visits to campus.
    • Build and send weekly Admission Visit emails to the internal community.
    • Support and assist with all admission events.
    • Create, track, and distribute post-enrollment forms in OnBoard.
    • Act as the PDSO for SEVIS and manage international student I-20s.
    • Assist with tracking and follow-up of outstanding enrollment contracts.


    Qualifications
    - Bachelor's degree is required.
    - A minimum of 3 years' experience in database management is required.
    - Exceptional organizational, written, and verbal communication skills are a must.
    - Outstanding customer service skills and meticulous attention to detail will set you apart.
    - Proficiency with Google Suite and database experience are vital.
    - Experience with marketing automation tools.
    - Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, showcasing flexibility, self-initiative, a sense of humor, and an innovative spirit.

    About Berwick Academy
    Nestled on an 80-acre campus just over an hour north of Boston, Berwick Academy serves 540 students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12, hailing from Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. Committed to our mission of promoting virtue and knowledge, we empower students to embrace creativity and courage. Our graduates emerge as inquisitive individuals who confidently shape their learning journeys, embrace challenges, and celebrate their authentic identities. With a rich history dating back to 1791 and a culture of innovation, we are dedicated to preparing students for a diverse and ever-evolving world.

    No phone calls please. A cover letter is required for all applications. 

    Click here to apply. 
  • Staff: After School Program

    The After School Program Staff serves as assistant manager of the Lower School (Pre-Kindergarten through Fourth Grade) After School Program. The program follows Berwick Academy's academic year calendar and is typically open Monday through Friday of each school week during the after-school hours of 3:05pm to 5:15pm, with typical working hours being 3:00pm to 5:15pm.  The After School Program takes place in the designated Lower School After School rooms and on the Lower School playground.  

    Job-Related Focus Areas
    • Interact with Director of Auxiliary Programs, After School Program Coordinator, Lower School Director and Administrative Assistant:
      • Discuss and promote best practices for positive individual and group progress of After School Program participants.
      • Focus on evolving needs of the program based on seasonal changes, special events, behavioral trends, and other identified areas of attention.
     
    • Interact with Lower After School Program Parents:
      • Maintain an approachable and supportive interaction style with parents/child care providers.
      • Act as a collaborative and supportive adult for participants between home and school (as is expected of all Berwick personnel).
      • Help identify evolving program needs based on parent, participant, and school input.
     
    • Interact with Lower School Participants:
      • Supervise a fluid roster of Lower School participants during outdoor play, indoor arts/crafts/games, scheduled homework time, and music/tutoring/dance lesson transitions. 
      • Work directly with participants (games, homework help, discussions, etc.) in a positive and supportive manner.
     
    • Oversee Upper School Student Assistants:
      • Oversee Upper School students’ work schedules, including consistent clocking in and out of the After School Program work hours.
      • Promote positive, appropriate and consistent supervisory efforts by Upper School students in their interactions with Lower School After School Program participants.
     
    • Plan and Deliver Daily Activities:
      • Assist with activities for each day that are developmentally appropriate and vary in interest, while still allowing for free play and imaginative time
      • Touch on daily and/or weekly themes that introduce seasons, cultures, education, etc.

    Berwick Academy is an equal opportunity employer.  We seek candidates who will add to the diversity of the community.

    No phone calls please.

    Click HERE to apply.
  • Staff: Buildings and Grounds Team Member

    Berwick Academy, a PK-12 day school in South Berwick Maine seeks a full time responsible Building and Grounds member to join our team and to maintain/protect our facilities. The ideal candidate will be experienced in this role focused on building up keep as well as ground care. They will have great physical endurance to cover a large and vast campus. This individual must have a valid drivers license and pass a state mandated background check. A keen eye for detail and diligence are also imperative in this maintenance position.

    Building and Grounds employees ensure that the facility remains in operating form. Daily tasks will very day-to-day based on what is in need of attention at the time but can frequently include repairs, aesthetic work or tending to the facility’s machinery. The type of work that this position will encounter on an average day is also determined by the Head of Maintenance or Director of Facilities. Some of the responsibilities include but are not limited to the assurance that all academic and administrative spaces on campus be ready for the academic day. Some tasks include the routine maintenance around the building such as fixing structural damage, for example, window, door or wall repair. Repairing broken or leaking plumbing, working on damaged electrical wiring as well as maintaining the building HVAC equipment in order to keep the climate control in the multiple facilities functioning properly. Other responsibilities include taking care of safety hazards that may pose a threat to the community such as laying salt down or shoveling/removing snow on the vast network of sidewalks, steps, driveways and parking lots on campus. Painting (interior and exterior) and basic carpentry skills are included in this overall scope. Our operations team will assist in the delivery of packages, exterior trash, as well as maintaining the overall look and appeal of the grounds here on the property. Lawn mowing, weed whacking, leaf removal and flower bed maintenance are involved in this task. The knowledge to use and maintain industrial cleaning equipment and appliances as well as other devices and maintenance equipment are also a must. These pieces of equipment and tools include vacuums, brooms, mops, extractors, lawn mowers, weed whackers, leaf blowers, tractors (gas and diesel) Ladders etc. The roles of this individual will extend into the assisting of facility related setups that include meetings, classrooms, conferences, events etc. All tasks listed above will require the individual to lift heavy items of up to 50lbs up and down stairways and sidewalks. Some of these tasks may also require the flexibility/ability to work some weekends and early mornings/late nights.

    An important part of this role will always include securing the facilities after operating hours. This is accomplished by locking doors closing windows etc. This includes the reporting of unauthorized occupants. As an employee of the school there is the expectation that the individual will enforce and support the policies established by Berwick Academy and its facilities dept.

    Berwick Academy is located approximately one hour north of Boston in the beautiful seacoast area of southern Maine. The Berwick Campus spans roughly 80 Acres and includes 10 academic buildings, 2 administrative as well as 5 residential structures. Our Student body commute from 68 communities that include the states of Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts.

    No phone calls please.


    Click here to apply.
  • Staff: Bus Driver (Charter)

    Berwick Academy, a private independent Pre-K-Grade 12 School in South Berwick, Maine is looking for qualified charter bus drivers. The ideal candidate will be responsible for being on-call to drive morning and/or afternoon fieldtrips as well as athletics and special event charters. This is a part-time position. Salary: $35/hour
    Requirements
    • Need to be 21+ years of age
    • CDL Class B with "P" and "S" endorsements with and airbrake certification
    • Excellent bus driving record
    • Pass background check and random drug test (paid by school)
    • Complete training and orientation
    For more information, please visit our website at www.berwickacademy.org/employment. Berwick Academy is an equal opportunity employer.

    Click HERE to apply.
  • Staff: Bus Driver (Full Time)

    Berwick Academy, a private, independent Pre-K-Grade 12 school in South Berwick, Maine is seeking qualified full-time bus drivers for the 2022-2023 school year. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving up to three daily routes to and from our main campus with limited stops throughout the greater seacoast area.

    Additional opportunities available for field trips, athletics, and special event charters.

    This is a full-time, benefits eligible position.

    Salary: $29/hour

    Benefits: Medical and dental insurance, retirement plan with employer match, paid holidays and snow days, paid sick and personal days, life and disability insurance.

    Requirements
    • Need to be 21+ years of age
    • CDL Class B with "P" and "S" endorsements and airbrake certification
    • Excellent bus driving record
    • Pass background check and random drug test (paid by school)
    • Complete training and orientation
    Berwick Academy is an equal opportunity employer.  No phone calls please. 

    Click HERE to apply.
  • Staff: Custodian

    Berwick Academy, a Pre-K-Grade 12 day school in South Berwick Maine seeks a full time responsible school custodian to help our facilities. 
    Berwick Academy is located approximately one hour north of Boston in the beautiful seacoast area of southern Maine. 

    No phone calls please.

    Click HERE to apply.
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  • Staff: Director of Auxiliary Programs

    Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director of Auxiliary Programs develops, implements, and oversees non-tuition, revenue-generating programs utilizing the resources of Berwick Academy in support of the School’s mission “to promote virtue and useful knowledge among the rising generations.” The Director will develop, market, and direct Berwick’s summer camps and after school care and enrichment programs, as well as, hire, supervise, and evaluate seasonal program managers and staff. The Director will also oversee the rental of Berwick Academy’s facilities throughout the year.

    It is an exciting time to lead Berwick’s Auxiliary Program. As a key pillar in the ongoing strategic plan, The Courage to Climb, auxiliary programming has seen exponential growth over the past several years. The momentum of this work, extending the Berwick experience for our internal community, and partnering with and expanding our external community, has created an exciting opportunity for a new Director of the program. 

    Qualified candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) and should have three to five years of administrative leadership experience as well as experience working with children. They must have excellent written and oral communication skills and top-notch organizational skills. The ideal candidate will also have an entrepreneurial background, familiarity with marketing, and an enthusiasm for creating and guiding programming for school-aged children. Berwick Academy seeks candidates who will add to the racial, cultural, and gender diversity of our school community.

    The responsibilities of the Director of Auxiliary Programs include, but are not limited to:

    • Developing and overseeing sustainable, revenue-generating programs on Berwick Academy’s campus during the school year and summer.
      • Managing, and enhancing after-school programs, summer academic programs, and summer camp programs.
      • Managing all campus facility rentals.
    • Hiring and supervising personnel who directly manage income-producing programs.
      • Ensuring all auxiliary program staff have appropriate training, professional development, and support.
    • Managing the annual Auxiliary Program and Facility Rental budgets. 
      • Assuring consistency and integrity in the annual and longer term financial operations of each program.
    • Assessing the impact of each program, both financially and strategically, in collaboration with school leadership and employees, on the mission of Berwick Academy and its position in the marketplace.
    • Identifying and coordinating partnerships for both auxiliary programming and rental opportunities for school facilities and grounds, this include, evolving policies, protocols, pricing, and procedures in coordination with other departments across campus.
    • Producing marketing, social media, print, and catalogs in partnership with the Communications Office.
    • Ensure all auxiliary programs are in compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations.
    • Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School and CFO. 

    Berwick Academy has engaged DovetailED to lead this search. Interested candidates should email a cover letter (addressed to Head of School, Jim Hamilton), a resume, and a list of at least three professional references consolidated as a single PDF document to Lynda Hamilton-Kirk at
    lynda@dovetailedsourcing.com. Please do not contact the school directly.
  • Substitute Teachers

    Berwick Academy seeks substitute teachers for the 2022-23 school year.  Substitute teachers will be needed in all three divisions (Lower School-grades PK-4; Middle School-grades 5 through 8; Upper School-grades 9 through 12.) 

    Berwick Academy, situated on an 80-acre campus just over one hour north of Boston, serves 600 students, pre-kindergarten through grade 12, from Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine. Deeply committed to its mission of promoting virtue and useful knowledge, Berwick Academy empowers students to be creative and bold. Berwick strives to graduate alumni who shape their own learning, take risks, ask thoughtful questions, and come to understand and celebrate their authentic selves.  Founded in 1791 and rooted in a tradition of college preparation, our culture of innovation prepares students for a complex and dynamic world.

    Berwick Academy is an equal opportunity employer.  We seek candidates who will add to the diversity of the community.

    Click HERE to apply.

  • Teaching Apprentices

    Berwick Academy's Teaching Apprentice Program (TAP) offers a purposeful blend of hands-on teaching experiences and graduate courses, resulting in a M.Ed. from Lesley University. Each TA works full time under the guidance of experienced Berwick mentors for an entire academic year while taking Lesley courses. Our apprentices develop the knowledge and skills essential for successful teaching while earning legitimate work experience at one of New England’s finest independent schools. The program will begin in June, and is open to aspiring educators.

    Placement options:
    • Lower School (Prek - Grade 4) - Self contained classrooms
    • Middle School (Grades 5 - 8)  - Sections in Humanities, Math, English, History, Science, Art, Spanish
    • Upper School (Grades 9 - 12) - Sections in  Math, English, History, Science, Art, Spanish, Latin
    The Berwick Academy / Lesley University collaborative program is designed for highly motivated, intellectually curious adults who want to participate in a comprehensive and enriching teacher residency program. We encourage people of varying ages, experiences, and backgrounds to apply.
    We are looking for the following:
    * A successful graduate of an accredited undergraduate program, having earned a B.S. or B.A.
    * Dedicated to meaningful experiences with children
    * Committed to becoming a teacher

    Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references.

    For more information, click HERE.

    To apply, click HERE.

Benefits at Berwick

Berwick Academy

Berwick Academy, situated on an 80-acre campus just over one hour north of Boston, serves 550 students, Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 and Post-Graduates. Berwick students are from Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and several countries. Deeply committed to its mission of promoting virtue and useful knowledge, Berwick Academy empowers students to be creative and bold. Berwick strives to graduate alumni who shape their own learning, take risks, ask thoughtful questions, and come to understand and celebrate their authentic selves.