About Kents Hill School
Founded in 1824, Kents Hill School is one of the oldest independent co-educational schools in the United States. Nestled on a sprawling 400-acre campus in the heart of Central Maine, Kents Hill is a vibrant community of 225 boarding and day students, alongside 90 dedicated faculty and staff who support the school, its programs, and the student experience. In a community that is purposefully small, Kents Hill crafts an academic and co-curricular experience where students are able to be their authentic selves and make meaningful connections.
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 January 5, 2026, this position will join a team of educators striving to instill curiosity and love of learning in students while advancing the Kents Hill curriculum and their own teaching practices. This teacher will teach Spanish language courses through the AP-level. Candidates must have native or near-native fluency in Spanish.
Essential Functions
The ideal candidate will be:
● prepared to teach all levels of Spanish, from beginner through Advanced Placement-level courses
● focused on student-centered inquiry, meeting the needs of each student and framing the use of Spanish real-world scenarios
● an educator who inspires a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and innovation by sharing their passion for their subject with their students
● committed to developing in all Kents Hill students the kinds of sophisticated problem-solving and critical-thinking strategies needed for success beyond secondary education
● able to authentically engage learners in problems that extend beyond the walls of the classroom
● 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
● All candidates seeking a full-time role will be 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
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
● experience teaching their subject-matter at all levels, Introductory to Advanced Placement, in a high school setting
● 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 trail system, athletic facilities, and our on-campus ski hill.
How to Apply
Please send a letter of interest and resume to teachingapplications@kentshill.org with the subject line “Spanish 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.
Job Type: Full-time
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Work Location: In person
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