Learning Center Teacher

Position Overview

At Kents Hill School, teachers are empowered to create innovative and engaging learning experiences that inspire students while grounding their practices in proven educational foundations. Our commitment to professional growth is unwavering: we provide personalized and meaningful professional learning opportunities that align with each educator's unique interests, expertise, and career aspirations. Our teachers are deeply committed to engaging in all aspects of our students’ experience, beginning in the classroom and extending to extracurricular activities and residential life.

With a start date of August 15, 2026, this position will join the Akin Learning Center team as a Learning Center Teacher. This full‑time, 10‑month teaching position will involve one‑on‑one and small group academic coaching with high‑school‑level neurodiverse learners, advising a small group of students, actively participating in the residential life program, and supervising two seasons of afternoon activities.

• An educator who can successfully support students within and across specific content areas as they develop study skills and grow executive‑functioning strategies.
• Committed to developing in all Kents Hill students sophisticated problem‑solving and critical‑thinking strategies needed for success beyond secondary education.
• Able to collaborate with classroom teachers to support positive learning strategies for neurodiverse learners, understand student strengths and challenges, and ensure classroom accommodations are understood and met.
• Skilled and professional at maintaining contact with families and educational consultants to inform them of student progress.
• Able to consult with the Director of Student Learning Support on the development of individual learning plans for Learning Center students.
• Culturally competent with skills for engaging with and learning from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Passionate about the pursuit of their own personal growth through professional development.
• Enthusiastic about contributing to a shared culture of high expectations and continuous growth—for students, colleagues, and yourself.
• Committed to the boarding school student experience and excited to engage with students both inside and outside of the classroom. Typically, this includes:
  • Residing in campus housing and engaging in all facets of residential life.
  • Advising a group of students.
  • Involvement in afternoon and extracurricular activities.

• Experience with teaching learning strategies and academic coaching of high‑school students.
• Knowledge and training in learning differences and interventions.
• Excellent written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, colleagues, and external partners.

Kents Hill School offers its teachers a comprehensive benefits package, on‑campus housing, meals in the Bibby & Harold Alfond Dining Commons for employees and their families while school is in session, and access to campus facilities and grounds, including 400 acres with a trail system, athletic facilities, and our on‑campus ski hill.

Please send a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three references to teachingapplications with the subject line Learning Center Teacher.

Kents Hill School is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.