Part-time Mathematics Teacher
Content + Source + Freshness • 15 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
A part-time teaching position which offers flexibility and the opportunity to engage with students in a diverse educational setting, though less stability due to part-time nature.
- Part-time flexibility in teaching
- Engagement with diverse student backgrounds
- Opportunity to inspire high school learners
- Temporary position may lack job security
Pros
- Opportunity to teach and inspire students
- Flexibility associated with part-time employment
- Small class sizes can lead to more personalized instruction
Cons
- Temporary position with less job security
- Limited salary visibility
- Potentially high demands for student engagement
Who it's for
Entry to Mid-level • Part-time, in-person teaching
Good fit
- Part-time educators
- Innovative math teachers
- Those enthusiastic about teaching high school students
Not recommended for
- Candidates seeking full-time employment
- Individuals preferring structured environments
- Those uncomfortable with part-time work
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Part-time Mathematics Teacher
(January 2026 start)
Purpose
Fryeburg Academy, a 700-student day and boarding high school in Western Maine and the Mount Washington Valley, seeks an innovative mathematics teacher beginning in January 2026. This part-time position involves teaching during Semester II and May Term. (The last three weeks of each school year are a stand-alone period called May Term, during which teachers offer non-traditional courses that focus on experiential learning or using knowledge in new contexts.)
Essential Job Functions
- Teach three sections of Algebra I in Semester II
- Teach two May Term classes
- Serve as an advisor for a group of 12-15 students
Knowledge, Skills, Dispositions
- A strong belief in independent education, and particularly the mission of Fryeburg Academy
- Ability to work with, encourage, and inspire students to seek continuous growth
- A willingness to work with students from a variety of backgrounds and with a variety of abilities
- An understanding of how students learn
- Ability and desire to plan high-quality instruction, assess student learning, reflect on pedagogical effectiveness, and adjust approach as needed
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively while maintaining high professional standards
- Basic computer literacy skills
Qualifying Education and Experience
- A bachelor’s degree in mathematics or a related field is required; a master’s degree is preferred.
- Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience and developed, varied strategies for teaching mathematics.
- Preference will be given to candidates with experience in various educational settings.
- Experience working with students outside the classroom (e.g., tutoring, coaching, residential life or camp experience, activity advising) is a plus.
- All Fryeburg Academy employees are subject to the Maine Dept. of Education Criminal History Record Check.
Fryeburg Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer
