Berwick Academy

Chartered by John Hancock in 1791, Berwick Academy is one of the oldest independent schools in the United States. The campus sits on a hilltop in South Berwick, Maine, serving more than 500 students from Pre-K through post-graduate. Six bus routes with 25 stops draw students from over 60 communities across southern Maine, New Hampshire, and the Massachusetts North Shore.

The school runs as both a day school and a boarding school. That combination shapes faculty work in a direct way: teachers build relationships with commuting students and residential students inside the same classrooms and advisory groups. Mentoring doesn't end when the bus leaves.

The school's approach pushes students to take risks and own their learning. In practice, that gives teachers genuine latitude over curriculum and pedagogy. Faculty here tend to design, not just deliver — a real draw for candidates who want creative influence over their work.

Financially, the school is well-positioned. Net assets stand near $44.5 million, with annual revenue above $26 million. That base supports consistent benefits and competitive salaries. Boarding faculty typically receive on-campus housing — a meaningful offset as housing costs rise across the region. For a school of roughly 500 students, the language program is unusually broad: Mandarin, Latin, and Spanish run alongside a full academic curriculum.

Openings span academic departments, arts, athletics, admission, and administration. Most faculty positions open before each academic year, while staff roles surface throughout. Because the school serves Pre-K through post-graduate under one campus, faculty often build long careers here rather than moving on after a few years — which means each vacancy carries real weight.