JOB LISTING

Job Status: Open
School Unit: Coastal Studies for Girls
City, State: Freeport, ME
County: Cumberland  view map
Position Title: Teacher
Job location (city/town): Freeport
Qualifications: A deep understanding of and dedication to the mission of Coastal Studies for Girls;

Experience teaching high school in 1-3 of the identified academic content areas;

(Marine Science only) Laboratory and/or field-based ecology research (preferably in a teaching role);

Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong attention to detail;

Experience with developing and maintaining productive working relationships;

Ability to work as a part of a team as well as independently
Position Description: Coastal Studies for Girls is a start-up science and leadership semester school in Freeport, Maine. The major responsibility of a Teacher at CSG is to design and deliver curriculum for 1-3 academic classes, including planning, maintaining class records and lesson plans, instruction, field trips and experiential activities, and student evaluation. Secondary responsibilities include administrative leadership over certain extra-curricular program areas as assigned, such as coordination of the Guest Lecture series or maintaining the school blog. Teachers work closely with Resident Interns for assistance during classes, field trips and extracurricular activities, and are expected to offer informal mentoring in return. This position also involves student supervision during evenings and weekends, according to a predetermined rotating schedule. As the prime carriers of our leadership model, educational philosophy, and our entire academic and experiential program, Teachers are expected to uphold the highest standards for themselves and their students, to serve as a role model and mentor, to have a deep commitment to girls and girlsˇ¦ education, and to embody the CSG mission and philosophy. A positive attitude is also paramount, along with a sense of humor and the ability to be flexible in an ever-changing environment.
Salary Range: $28,000-$32,000
Application Deadline: November 12, 2009
Start Date: January 11, 2010
Additional Information: Please visit website for complete job description. Online applications are preferred.


Submit Applications to:

Name: Tara Treichel
Title: Director of Education
School Unit: Coastal Studies for Girls
Address: PO Box 266
City: Freeport
State/Zip: ME 04032
Telephone: (207) 865-9700
Fax: (207) 865-9535
E-mail: tara@coastalstudiesforgirls.org
Application information: http://www.coastalstudiesforgirls.org/Faculty_postings.htm


School Information:

Web Site: http://www.coastalstudiesforgirls.org
School Unit Size:
School Size/Description: Coastal Studies for Girls (CSG) is a new residential science and leadership semester school for 10th grade girls. CSG offers the core academic subjects: English, World History, mathematics, French and Spanish, and features a marine science and leadership curriculum.
Community Description: Coastal Studies for Girls is located just south of Freeport, on a beautiful 8 acre campus within Wolfe's Neck Farm.
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