Teaching Fellows

Gould Academy, an independent boarding school of 215 students, grades 9-PG, in Bethel, Maine, seeks teaching follows for a two-year program. Teaching Fellows have the  opportunity to develop their teaching, coaching, and/or experiential education practices and pursue a Master’s Degree. Gould offers a challenging curriculum that includes an impressive collection of courses in all disciplines. 

In year one, the Fellows Program explores the dynamic intersection of adolescent development in independent school residential settings in the mountains of Western Maine. Fellows engage in a variety of programs based on their skills and qualifications and form a learning cohort in year one to develop foundational skills in education and adolescent development. Gould is uniquely positioned to support advanced level experiential education that leverages our place-based assets, STEM and arts programs, and athletic programs. 

Fellows begin graduate studies in the second year of their appointment and school responsibilities will be reduced to support their full participation in their program. A tuition stipend is provided for Master's studies or the Grow with Google Certification Program.

The goal of the program is to inspire and provide educational leaders of the future experience.  Fellows must possess an enthusiasm for learning, appreciate adolescent development and possess a commitment to diversity and inclusivity. 

Essential Qualities of Employment

• Creative, life-long learner who seeks to evolve and expand their knowledge base
• Student-centric
• Selfless team player and intrinsically motivated
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Tech savvy
• Responsible and trustworthy; exhibits good judgement
• Possesses strong moral values that are aligned with Gould’s
• Seeks joy and inspires others through their actions and words 

• Adheres to policies and expectations articulated in the Employee Handbook and has a strong understanding of their roles (teacher, advisor, coach, community life duties) as stated in the Code of Conduct and Community Guide

Essential Responsibilities Fellows’ Role:

• Observe and/or assist in class(es) in collaboration with a lead teacher based on qualifications.
• Observe and/or assist in coaching in collaboration with a lead coach/ experiential education leader based on qualifications.
• Participate in Fellow’s learning cohort.
• Co-advise students. 
• Support wellness programs with a focus on social-emotional development, experiential learning, diversity and inclusivity.  
• Participate in a duty schedule on weeknights and weekends.
• Exemplify the School’s mission and community principles, including diversity, equity, inclusion and justice. 

Fellow Co-Advisor

As a co-advisor, you will learn about the advisory role and share in these duties.   The Advisor knows, respects and embraces each advisee as an individual; maintains a strong understanding of adolescent development. 

Fellow Athletics/Co-curricular

Co-coach/supervisor responsibilities for a sport/co-curricular program.  Opportunities are matched with Fellow’s skills and interests alongside program needs. 

Fellow Community Life

Integration into Community Life is a critical aspect of the Fellowship. Student supervision and engagement on school nights and weekends is a requirement.  School night duty usually involves one to two nights of evening campus coverage, occasional backup coverage when necessary, and weekend duty that is assigned on a rotating basis in an equitable way.  

Fellow Cohort

A Fellow is required to participate in the Gould Fellows cohort group and meet the obligations and requirements of the training. A Fellow is expected to to pursue application to a Master’s program and be accepted to a program that supports on-line learning before the end of the first year. 

Other Duties

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee.  They will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their supervisor(s) and/or the Head of School.