Employment Opportunities
Baxter Academy for Technology and Science is a public charter school in downtown Portland, Maine, that has been open since September 2013.
Baxter Academy is located in Maine’s largest and most diverse city and serves 415 students from 66 Maine towns, many rural. Baxter Academy’s academic program is real-world, technology-rich, student-centered, and project-based. These touchstones ground the learning community as it strives to use the dynamic tension inherent in its model to do stronger work: Baxter must, according to its charter contract, provide an excellent, rigorous STEM education, and as a public charter school, it must do the great social good of meeting the needs of any student who enrolls.
At Baxter, teachers demonstrate a deep commitment to their students and guide all students in an individualized, collaborative, and interdisciplinary community. They set an expectation that students interact with one another with mutual respect. The teachers have life experiences that include everything from long-distance sailing to mountain climbing to teaching in international schools to engineering robots to starting tech businesses. One Baxter teacher was appointed by the governor to serve on the state’s STEM council. Another teacher serves on the Maine Computer Science Task Force, which is tasked with integrating computer science into the state’s graduation requirements. All Baxter teachers support students in mastering 21st-century skills such as problem-solving, collaboration, and communication.
Enrollment Coordinator
The Part-Time Enrollment Coordinator will coordinate the enrollment process from application to orientation. Clear, pleasant, professional, and responsive communication skills are a must. A strong candidate would have excellent data management skills, would be proficient in spreadsheet software, and would be able to operate with agility in various online information systems. The Coordinator will report to, support, and work closely with the Executive Director and will be a key member of the operations team.
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Facility & Security Coordinator
The Facility & Security Coordinator (FSC) works to create an efficient, safe, and secure working environment in support of the instructional program. The FSC works with the ED to keep the facility, logistics, grounds, and safety requirements top-notch. The FSC coordinates with the Executive Director to stay closely informed of facility and safety support needs, and to responsibly leverage available resources to strengthen the student experience and to provide faculty support. The FSC handles daily facility management of the school to ensure school leadership can focus on teaching by maintaining a clean building, grounds, and safety operations including managing maintenance, repairs, special projects, and safety drills.
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Substitute Teaching
Applications for Substitute Teaching Positions, short or long-term, are accepted throughout the school year. As opportunities become available, we will review the applicant pool we have at that time. A background check is required for this position. Go here for more information.
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Please feel free to contact alex.waters@baxter-academy.org for more information.
To Apply
To apply, please complete the online application please use the form links associated with the job in question. Additional material such as a philosophy statement; recommendations from students, parents, or colleagues; or anything that illustrates your passion for education, is highly encouraged.
Baxter Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Our needs are subject to change and we welcome applications from people passionate and committed to STEM education whose experience may not fit neatly into any positions listed.