Careers

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• Coaching: Boys Varsity Basketball Head Coach

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

  
  Job Description:
  
  

  The Varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Berwick Academy is responsible for planning and conditioning, training, and performance of our student athletes, for our varsity boys basketball program. There is also a student-athlete recruiting component for this position. 
  
  

  This position reports to the Director of Athletics. This 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.
  
  

  Requirements

  Experienced AAU and High School basketball coaches preferred.
  
  

  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. 

• 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. 

• Faculty: Lower and Middle School Music Teacher

  Berwick Academy, a PK-12 coeducational day school located in Southern Maine, seeks a full time music teacher to teach Middle School Chorus in grades 5-8 and Lower School music classes in grades PK-4. A qualified candidate will show evidence of exceptional teaching and a keen understanding of the developmental needs of a range of students. 

  Ideal candidates will:

   

  • Hold a degree in music education
  • Provide a dynamic, creative, and hands-on music curriculum for our lower school students through singing, playing instruments, and movement. 
  • Provide an energetic choral curriculum that encourages individual growth as a singer along with creating a dynamic and collaborative ensemble experience. 
  • Have experience with Orff and Kodaly curriculums
  • Offer rehearsal piano skills

   

  In addition to teaching roles above, candidates can expect to collaborate with faculty colleagues on various curricular efforts and concerts, act as music director of the Middle School musical, and help with recess/lunch duties as needed. This position is FT and begins in the 2024-25 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. 

• Faculty: Part Time Lower School Art Teacher

  Berwick Academy, a PK-12 coeducational day school located in Southern Maine, seeks a Part-Time Lower School Art Teacher. Ideal candidates would have experience teaching elementary school aged students as well as the flexibility to work with students ranging in age from three to nine years old. A qualified candidate will show evidence of exceptional teaching and a keen understanding of the developmental needs of a range of students. A collaborative teaching approach and instructional leadership skills among peers are also hallmarks of a successful candidate. Candidates can expect to teach visual art in grades pre-K through 4, collaborate with Lower School faculty colleagues on various curricular efforts, and help with recess/lunch duties in our Lower School. This position is .75 FTE and begins in the 2024-25 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.

• 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.

• Faculty: Upper School Academic Coach/English Teacher

  This full-time, faculty position reports to the Academic Support Coordinator and provides academic support for students in grades 9 through 12.

  
  Responsibilities include:

  • Working with students, parents, and tutors to ensure quality academic support of students as needed;
  • Creating student support plans and work with faculty to implement student support plans;
  • Collaborating with psychologists, school districts, tutors and specialists to gather information on student learning profiles;
  • Overseeing and implementing accommodations process with College Board, ERB, and other organizations;
  • Serving as a member of the school’s Wellness Team, attending regular meetings and helping to move the goals of Wellness forward on campus;
  • Teaching classes related to Study Skills or English Language Skills, as part of our Foundations curriculum to be determined.
  • Teaching classes in the English department to be determined.

  Ideal candidates will possess demonstrated background working in academic support, experience with High School students, expertise implementing accommodations; strong written and oral communication skills, exemplary time management skills, and the ability to establish positive relationships with students and to collaborate with colleagues and families. Experience with ESL or with international students is a plus.
  
  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: 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: Associate Director of Admission and Flexible Tuition

  Join Berwick Academy as our Associate Director of Admission and Flexible Tuition! Lead our dynamic team in recruiting, nurturing, and enrolling diverse and engaged students in grades 7-12. Drive personalized experiences for families, ensuring unforgettable journeys through our admission process. Collaborate closely with the enrollment and divisional teams to achieve our enrollment goals. Your role is pivotal, overseeing recruitment, managing admissions, and fostering relationships with key influencers and prospective families.

  Responsibilities:

  •  Lead new student enrollment in grades 7-12, managing recruitment, interviews, testing and enrollment processes
  • Recruit and train student tour guides in our Blue Key program
  • Represent Berwick at school fairs and nurture feeder school relationships
  • Partner with athletics, arts, academic, and innovation departments to create personalized admission experiences for applicants
  • Lead the Grade 7-12 Admission Committees, evaluating applications and shaping enrollment strategy
  • Drive strategy and collaborate with students, faculty and parents on retention and transition plans from Middle to Upper School
  • Work in collaboration with the Director of Enrollment Management to assist families through the Flexible Tuition process from inquiry to enrollment
  • Undertake special projects including market research and website enhancements
  • Contribute to branding, marketing strategies, and social media campaigns
  • Support Pre-K through Grade 6 admission efforts as required

  Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of admission experience in an academic setting
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and technical proficiency
  • Ability to inspire and connect with prospective students and families
  • Organizational acumen, flexibility, and a collaborative spirit
  • Solid understanding of financial aid process and administration

  Join us in shaping the future of Berwick Academy’s vibrant community!

   

  Nestled on an 80-acre campus just over an hour north of Boston, Berwick Academy serves 600 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.
  
  

  Berwick Academy in South Berwick, Maine, has engaged DovetailED to lead a search for the Associate Director of Admission and Flexible Tuition beginning July 1, 2024. Interested candidates should review the position statement and should send their cover letter, resume, and list of references as a consolidated PDF to Zack Lehman, President at DovetailED Talent Sourcing, at zack@dovetailedsourcing.com.    
  
  

  Berwick Academy Associate Director of Admission and Flexible Tuition Position Statement:  https://bit.ly/3J62etG.

• 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: $26/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: $26/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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• 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.