Educational Technician I

 This part-time (28 hours per week) position is open for the 2021-2022 academic year. Responsibilities include assisting students in grades 9 - 12 in all high school subjects and working with students in a variety of mainstream classes. Maine Central Institute (MCI) is looking for a candidate who is positive, flexible and willing to learn. Preference will be given to those with prior experience or training in behavior. The candidate must be able to work independently. The work environment is highly team oriented, so communication and problem solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

 ●      Candidates must have at least a high school diploma or GED; additional post-secondary coursework and degree preferred.

●      Candidates must hold current Ed Tech I State certification along with current State DOE authorization.

●      Candidates must be able to climb stairs and lift up to 40 pounds.

●      Candidates must be willing to be trained as per safety care and protocol.

●      Proficiency in use of instructional technology.

●      Excellent verbal and written communication skills with students, peers, and supervisors.

Job Requirements

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, completed MCI Job application and three references. Electronic submissions preferred, though print materials are accepted.

Benefits

 This position pays an hourly wage without benefits. Pay per collective bargaining agreement scale.
Contact information

Scott Giallombardo, Dean of Academics

Maine Central Institute

295 Main Street

Pittsfield, Maine 04967

Phone: 207-487-4453

Fax:     207-487-3512

E-mail: sgiallombardo@mci-school.org

Educational Technician II

 This part-time (29 hours per week) position is open for the 2021-2022 academic year. Responsibilities include assisting students in grades 9 - 12 in all high school subjects and working with students in a variety of mainstream classes. Maine Central Institute (MCI) is looking for a candidate who is positive, flexible and willing to learn. Preference will be given to those with prior experience or training in behavior. The candidate must be able to work independently. The work environment is highly team oriented, so communication and problem solving skills are essential.

Qualifications 

●      Candidates must have at least 60 College Credits of approved study in an educationally related field; additional post-secondary coursework and degree preferred.

●      Candidates must hold current Ed Tech II State certification along with current State DOE authorization.

●      Candidates must be able to climb stairs and lift up to 40 pounds.

●      Candidates must be willing to be trained as per safety care and protocol.

●      Proficiency in use of instructional technology.

●      Excellent verbal and written communication skills with students, peers, and supervisors.

Job Requirements

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, completed MCI Job application and three references. Electronic submissions preferred, though print materials are accepted.

Benefits

 This position pays an hourly wage without benefits. Pay per collective bargaining agreement scale.
Contact information

Scott Giallombardo, Dean of Academics

Maine Central Institute

295 Main Street

Pittsfield, Maine 04967

Phone: 207-487-4453

Fax:     207-487-3512

E-mail: sgiallombardo@mci-school.org

Evening Custodian 

Job Description

Maine Central Institute is a town academy high school located in Pittsfield, Maine. Approximately 360 students attend MCI in grades 9-12. This number includes students from a variety of towns in the central Maine area along with students from other states and countries from around the world. More than 70 students live on campus in dormitories. 

MCI is looking for an experienced custodian: Monday – Friday, 3:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.  Candidate will be responsible for general cleaning of school buildings and must be professional, have custodial experience, and be a self-motivated person with the ability to work independently. 

 Requirements

·       High School diploma or GED is required. 

·       Must hold or have the ability to acquire State DOE clearance (fingerprinting and CHRC).

Benefits
MCI offers a competitive benefits package including medical and dental plans, disability and life insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

Contact Information:

Please send resume, completed MCI job application (found here ) and three references to:

Robert Sloma, Facilities Manager
Maine Central Institute
295 Main Street
Pittsfield,  Maine   04967 

bsloma@mci-school.org

Substitute Teachers

MCI is seeking individuals to serve as substitute teachers.  Substitutes are needed on an on-call basis throughout the school year.  

Requirements:

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED. 

Applicants must have up-to-date CHRC approval from the Department of Education

Interested applicants should send a completed MCI job application to:

Scott Giallombardo

Dean of Academics

Maine Central Institute

295 Main Street

Pittsfield,  Maine    04967    

Email:    sgiallombardo@mci-school.org

Director of athletics and activities

Position Description:

Maine Central Institute is seeking a highly motivated candidate for the position of Director of Athletics and
Activities with a start date of July 1. As the leader of the athletic and co-curricular programs, the Director of
Athletics and Activities will set the highest standard for program excellence and provide the leadership
necessary to support that standard. The successful candidate will be visionary, attentive, and be extremely
detail-oriented. Areas of focus include, but are not limited to:
● Hiring, supporting, and retaining the highest quality coaches and advisors.
● Scheduling of games, practices, and facility use including coordinating with outside organizations
regarding functions using athletic facilities.
● Increasing student participation rates through active and intentional outreach within the student body.
● Setting and maintaining standards for student-athlete participation regarding academics, attendance,
behavior, and representing the team and school appropriately.
● Developing a rapport with community members, the middle school, and recreation departments to
provide reciprocal support for programs.
● Ensuring that athletic venues are well maintained and set up according to school standards of excellence.
● Ordering and obtaining necessary resources for programs through a comprehensive budgeting process
and fiscally responsible practices.
● Maintaining, updating, and recording participation lists and rosters.

Requirements/Qualifications:
The Director of Athletics and Activities will be a member of the Administrative Team and will work in the Student Life Office where they will assist with tasks associated with the office. This is a 52-week position with 4 weeks of paid vacation per year. Maine Central Institute is a town academy serving both day and boarding
students. The school naturally expects all faculty and staff to be involved in all aspects of student life both during the week and on weekends as members of rotating duty teams.

Qualified candidates will possess a minimum of a B.S. or B.A. in an associated field and a minimum of 5 years of teaching, administrative, and/or coaching experience.

Salary and Benefits:
Salary is competitive and MCI offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

Interested applicants should submit a completed application, resume, letter of intent, and three letters of recommendation to:

Tom Bertrand
Dean of Student Life
Maine Central Institute
Pittsfield, ME 04967
tbertrand@mci-school.org

 

HVAC Technician

HVAC Technician
Immediate Opening

Maine Central Institute (MCI) is immediately hiring a full-time team player who is an HVAC Tech with boiler experience. Our team has a wide range of experience and training to fulfill many responsibilities on campus.
We serve the students and staff daily in the repair of damage/worn out objects, preventive maintenance, we assist staff, coordinate activities and encourage one another. The team works closely with the school
community in the daily preparation of school activities.

MCI is a town academy serving approximately 370 students. We have three dormitory buildings housing about
90 students from Maine to international students. There are about 70 full-time faculty and staff members.

Requirements for applicants:
*Must have HVAC and plumbing experience - 1 year minimum (preferred)
*Must have boiler repair experience – 5 years minimum (preferred).
*Must have a valid State of Maine Oil Burner Technician license #1 & 2 oils up to 15 GPH minimum or obtain
the license within six months.
*Must have a valid Maine Propane and Natural Gas License or obtain within six months.
*Must possess a clean driver's license.
*Must be able to pass a background check.
Preferences:
*Working knowledge of heat pumps, maintenance and installation or willing to get training.
*Prefer applicant to have 5 years’ experience with hot water, steam and hot air heating systems.
*Propane knowledge a definite plus.
*Must have troubleshooting capabilities.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Work location:
On our spacious campus in all of our 19 total buildings; residential dorms, gymnasiums, administrative,
classrooms and homes.

Other:
*Perform preventative maintenance in an effort to increase efficiencies and reduce downtime.
*Perform minor installation or modification work on heating and cooling systems and controls, including
planning the work; ordering materials and service the equipment required.
*Ability to use hand tools and testing/measuring devices.
*Ability to accurately maintain equipment inventory and history records.
*Ability to prepare comprehensive reports.
*Must be able to respond to after-hour call-ins.
*Participate in on-call duty rotation.
*Ability to drive a plow truck or tractor and shovel snow when needed.
*Good communication skills.
*Capable of independent work.
*Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
*Must work well with others.
*Must have regular and punctual attendance.
We promise to:
Train you on computer heat systems.
Train you and allow you to keep trained in HVAC, oil and propane systems.
Seek your help with other team members as needed/required. Be a team member to you.

MCI offers competitive pay based on experience, full time benefits including health, dental, and life insurance,
vacation, sick leave, paid holidays and of course meals when working.

To Apply:
Interested candidates should send a completed MCI job application, resume, and at least three references to
Robert Sloma, Director of Buildings & Grounds, Maine Central Institute, 295 Main Street, Pittsfield, ME 04967
email: bsloma@mci-school.org

 

Evening Custodian

Job Description
MCI is looking for an evening custodian: Monday – Friday, 2:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.  

Candidate will be responsible for general cleaning of school buildings, must be professional, and be a self-motivated
person with the ability to work independently. Custodial experience preferred.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED is required. 
- Must hold or have the ability to acquire State DOE clearance (fingerprinting and CHRC).
Benefits

MCI offers a competitive benefits package including medical and dental plans, disability and life insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

Contact Information:
Please send resume, completed MCI job application (found here ) and three references to:
Robert Sloma, Facilities Manager
Maine Central Institute
295 Main Street
Pittsfield,  Maine   04967 
bsloma@mci-school.org

 

residential hall director

Maine Central Institute is seeking a candidate for the position of Residential Hall Director with the main function being to
oversee all aspects of one of the three residential halls on campus. Creating and maintaining safe supervision of students,
leadership of staff, setting/maintaining standards of student conduct, and creating/communicating/updating schedules as they pertain to both staffing and student needs.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Ensuring that all aspects of the dorm are consistent with MCI’s mission and operating principles.
• Providing staff evaluation formally and/or informally.
• Meeting at least once a week with their residential staff. The three residential directors will meet
regularly each week as a group.
• Being a role model for both staff and students.
• Being an on-going presence in the dorm
• Maintaining regular communication with students, parents, staff, faculty, and administration.
• Ensuring that the dorm is supervised at all times and will assist the staff in the performance of their duties through training. The dorm director will be responsible for providing reciprocal coverage when arrangements with other staff are not possible.
• Being responsible for discipline in the dorm.
• Being fully involved in each student’s academic and personal well-being.
• Being responsible for maintaining safety, cleanliness, and building maintenance standards.
• Assisting the Wellness Center in getting students to appointments.
• Assisting the students with travel and vacation plans.
• Promoting and facilitating involvement in activities and integration with other students.
• Performing any other duties necessary to create and maintain the best residential living culture
possible.

Requirements/Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; OR two to three years related experience and/or training; OR
equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates for the position should have knowledge and/or
experience with issues of diversity, race, adolescent growth and development, conflict management, and community
living. Candidates should possess a valid driver’s license, a safe driving record, and certificates in First Aid and CPR (or
a willingness to get them).

Salary and Benefits:
The position is a full time, salaried position, with a two-bedroom apartment (utilities included) and all meals available in
the dining hall for the employee and immediate family living with them. MCI offers a competitive benefits package
including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
Interested applicants should submit a completed application, resume, letter of intent, and three references to:
Tom Bertrand
Dean of Student Life
Maine Central Institute
Pittsfield, ME 04967
tbertrand@mci-school.org

prep cook

Summary:

This position reports to the Director of Dining Services and to the Chef. The
Director or Chef may assign other duties as required. This is a full time position.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
· Knife Skills
· Maintain a clean and safe work environment
· Practice safe food handling techniques
· Be able to work occasional weekdays and late evenings
· Be able to provide supervision for a staff of up to three or four employees
· Be able to lift 50 pounds regularly
· Be able to load and unload catering equipment including but not limited to Cambro units and folding tables.
· Be able to lift dining room chairs on to tables when needed
· Must be able to drive van/truck with staff and freight to catering locations
· Must have a valid residential driver’s license with a safe driving record.
· Must have standard first aid training.

Preferred education and/or experience:

High school diploma or equivalent, 2 years’
supervisory experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and
experience.

Communication Skills:

Ability to analyze and comprehend simple instructions, warning labels, safety information, and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information to other school employees and children. Employee must be able to work with tools and operate equipment as necessary to accomplish the essential functions of this job.

Benefits:

MCI offers a competitive benefits program including medical, vision and dental plans,
disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

Requirements:

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and a completed MCI job
application (http://www.mci-school.org) to:

Daniel Welch, Business Manager,

Maine Central Institute

295 Main Street, Pittsfield, ME 04967

 

 

kitchen utility worker

Position is Monday-Sunday. Duties include dish washing, cleaning, sanitizing, and light
food preparation. Candidates should be hardworking, friendly, and reliable.

Primary duties include:

 Washing dishes by hand or placing them in a dishwashing machine
 Keeping the kitchen area clean, including counters, floors and equipment
 Re-stock clean dishware, utensils and other kitchen equipment
 Using cleaners and cleaning equipment properly
 Performing other duties as requested

Education Requirements:

High School diploma or GED is required.

Benefits:

MCI offers a competitive benefits package including medical and dental plans, disability
and life insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

Contact Information:

Please send resume, completed MCI job application (http://www.mci-
school.org/uploaded/PDFs/Job_Application.pdf) and three references to:

Daniel Welch, Business Manager
Maine Central Institute
295 Main Street
Pittsfield, ME 04967

           Humanities history teacher            2022 - 2023

Classroom responsibilities for this position include:

teaching humanities history courses. The faculty member will work closely with English teaching partners to offer students a complete humanities experience. Candidates must be comfortable using technology in the classroom to enhance student learning.

Responsibilities include:

teaching six instructional courses and proctoring a study hall. The ideal candidate will possess a strong desire to teach at an independent residential school. MCI will provide on-campus housing in our residence halls and meals in our dining hall. This position has a training start date of August 28, 2022. 

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in history or related field required; a master’s degree in education or history is preferred.

• Prior high school teaching experience is required and experience with international students preferred.

• Proficiency in use of instructional technology; experience with a 1:1 program a plus.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with students, parents, peers, and supervisors.

• Proficiency in the use of data to assess student progress and to drive instruction.

 

 

Job Requirements

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, completed MCI Job application (MCI Job Application) and three letters of reference.

 

Benefits

MCI offers a competitive benefits program including medical, vision and dental plans, disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

 

Contact information

Scott Giallombardo, Dean of Academics

Maine Central Institute

295 Main Street

Pittsfield, Maine 04967

Phone: 207-487-4453

e-mail: sgiallombardo@mci-school.org

 

 

            Anticipated Math Teacher                2022 - 2023

Maine Central Institute is seeking a full-time faculty member to join the Mathematics Department beginning in August for the 2022-2023 school year.  We are looking for an applicant with the experience or ability to teach Algebra I and Geometry in a collaborative environment.  The department utilizes the problem-based curriculum from Illustrative Mathematics to help students solve problems in real-world contexts, and construct arguments using precise mathematical language.  For more information, please visit https://im.kendallhunt.com/HS/index.html

 

The faculty member will work closely with colleagues to develop an engaging learning environment that promotes critical thinking and problem solving.  An ideal applicant will be comfortable teaching in a 1:1 ipad classroom, using Google Classroom to post course materials, and communicate with students and parents.  This position requires frequent communication with parents, counselors, and other teachers, scheduling interventions for students, and attending department/faculty meetings. 

 

Founded in 1866, Maine Central Institute is an independent town academy serving students in grades 9-12 from surrounding local communities as well as international students from over 30 countries. The ideal candidate will possess a strong desire to teach at an independent residential school. Each faculty member is expected to contribute to the co-curricular environment at MCI. This position has a training start date of August 23, 2022. 

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in mathematics or education required; a master’s degree in education or math is preferred.

• Prior high school teaching experience is required and experience with students with a wide range of abilities and international students preferred.

• Proficiency in use of instructional technology; experience with a 1:1 program a plus.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with students, parents, peers, and supervisors.

• Proficiency in the use of data to assess student progress and to drive instruction.

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Job Requirements

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, completed MCI Job application (MCI Job Application) and three letters of reference.

 

Benefits

MCI offers a competitive benefits program including medical, vision and dental plans, disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

 

Contact information

Scott Giallombardo, Dean of Academics

Maine Central Institute

295 Main Street

Pittsfield, Maine 04967

Phone: 207-487-4453

e-mail: sgiallombardo@mci-school.org