The New School

Teaching and Staff Jobs at The New School

The New School is an independent high school in Kennebunk, Maine, serving fewer than 100 students. Founded on democratic principles, the school empowers students to take ownership of their education while developing responsibility for the wider world. Kennebunk sits on Maine's southern coast, roughly 25 miles north of Portland, combining small-town character—working harbor, seasonal tourism, established arts community—with genuine proximity to cultural resources and urban amenities.

What distinguishes teaching at The New School is the school's commitment to student agency in learning. Faculty design curricula where adolescents exercise real voice in educational decisions. This requires teachers who can balance structure with flexibility, scaffold independence, and facilitate rather than deliver instruction. It is fundamentally different work from conventional high school teaching, and it demands a particular mindset.

The New School maintains solid financial footing, with net assets exceeding $10 million and annual revenue above $7 million. This institutional stability supports competitive compensation and benefits within Maine's independent school market, unusual for an enrollment under 100.

The school hires for faculty positions across core academic disciplines and support roles. Because every student is known by name, every hire shapes school culture directly. The New School also features American Sign Language programming, creating opportunities for educators with ASL fluency or interest in deaf and hard of hearing inclusion work—a specialized capacity that reflects its commitment to access and distinguishes it regionally.

For teachers drawn to small-school intimacy, democratic pedagogy, and the chance to influence an entire high school's direction, The New School offers a distinctive Maine-based path.

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