STEM Coordinator

North Yarmouth Academy (NYA) seeks an innovative and forward-thinking candidate for the position of STEM Coordinator. Ideal candidates will have prior experience teaching STEM-related fields at a high level and a bachelor’s or master’s degree in math, science, or a STEM-related field. The successful candidate will fully support the mission of NYA, possess strong interpersonal skills, and embrace a collaborative work environment in a dynamic toddler to grade 12 school. This is a full-time, benefit eligible position, with other roles and responsibilities consistent with a faculty position.

Major responsibilities will include:

• Teach the equivalent of two Upper School courses (programming and other STEM-related topics)

• Teach “mini-courses” for lower and middle school students. This includes an introduction to programming in the Lower School and enrichment activities on STEM-related topics for middle school students.

• Oversee the school’s innovation lab and support students with project-based work.

• Serve as advisor to students pursuing a Diploma with Distinction in STEM.

• Support club offerings such as robotics.

• Provide leadership and support for faculty in integrating technology and STEM in the curriculum.

North Yarmouth Academy is an independent, college preparatory, coeducational school for toddlers to students in grade twelve located in Yarmouth, Maine. Yarmouth is situated on the beautiful Maine coast, 10 miles from Portland, Maine and less than two hours from Boston. Since 1814, NYA has fostered integrity, character, and intellect in its students.

For more information, visit www.nya.org. 

Contact: Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter expressing their interest to careers@nya.org with the subject line “STEM Coordinator.”

The position will be open until filled.

The start date is August 2019.