Hyde School

Hyde School is a coeducational boarding and day school in Bath, Maine, enrolling between 100 and 200 students across high school and a post-graduate year. The campus sits on the mid-coast of Maine, about 40 minutes from Portland. Students come from across the country and abroad, drawn by a school that treats character as a core subject, not an extra.

The character education program is what most candidates will want to understand before they apply. It runs through advising, athletics, dorm life, and family conferences — not just a weekly seminar. Faculty are expected to have direct, sometimes tough conversations with students and parents about effort, honesty, and growth. Teachers who prefer a hands-off role will find this setting a poor match.

The academic program is standard independent-school fare, with language offerings in Mandarin Chinese and Spanish. Class sizes are small, and teachers shape their own courses more than they would at a larger school. Coaching and residential duties are part of most faculty jobs.

Hyde School reported about $37 million in net assets and $10.8 million in revenue in 2023, pointing to a stable base. Boarding faculty benefits usually include on-campus housing and meals during the school year — a real help given housing costs along the Maine coast.

Hiring typically covers core academic subjects, coaching, dorm roles, admissions, and advancement. Most faculty openings are posted ahead of the academic year, with some mid-year needs.