MCI Careers

College & Career Counselor

Maine Central Institute is a town academy high school located in Pittsfield, Maine. Approximately 300 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 60 students live on campus in dormitories. MCI is looking for an experienced school counselor with exceptional writing, speaking, and listening skills. The school counselor will join a team of one other school counselor, a registrar, and the Dean of Academics.

Responsibilities

• Work for 10 days proceeding and 10 days following the school year, respectively, and is responsible for light email correspondence throughout the summer

• Counseling approximately 50 seniors through the college application/workforce/military preparation process

• Advise students with course selection, scheduling, developing 4-year academic plans and post-secondary planning for all students in assigned alpha group

• Builds rapport and maintains regular contact with students on his/her/their caseload

• Participating in 504, IEP, and parent / teacher meetings to discuss academic needs and post-secondary planning

• Working with other members of the Academic Office on a variety of projects, including coordinating on-site testing (e.g., PSAT, SAT, Maine Through Year, STAR, and various placement tests)

• Publicizing scholarship opportunities, coordinating student applications, coordinating rep visits, college fairs, transcript review days, and preparing materials necessary for internal and external selection processes

• Coordinating parent and student events around topics such as financial aid, transitioning to MCI, and transitioning to college

• Provides students with social & emotional support as needed; provides responsive crisis intervention, short-term counseling, and makes appropriate referrals to the school based clinical counselor and/or outside mental health service providers.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have a BA or BS degree; those with an MS in Counseling with a concentration in school counseling or MEd in School Counseling are preferred

• A high level of proficiency with technology is essential, including the use of PowerSchool, Naviance and social media

• Regular travel to college campuses and active participation in professional organizations such as ASCA (American School Counseling Association) and MeSCA (Maine School Counseling Association)

• Exemplary collaboration, communication and cooperation skills, as well as the ability to work independently and efficiently

• Possess a knowledge base of school counseling approaches and practices

• Experience with the needs of high school age students and families

• Experience in working with a multicultural student body of varying interests and abilities.

• Private/boarding school experience preferred

MCI offers a competitive benefits package including medical and dental plans, disability and life insurance, and flexible spending accounts. Please send cover letter, resume, completed job application and three letters of reference.

To apply or receive more information, please contact:

Scott Giallombardo, Dean of Academics
Maine Central Institute
295 Main Street
Pittsfield, Maine 04967
207-487-4453
sgiallombardo@mci-school.org

Controller

Come join a dedicated team working to make a difference in the lives of children.

Maine Central Institute, an independent secondary Town Academy located in Pittsfield, Maine is seeking an experienced Controller to help lead our finance team. This financial and operations professional will manage and direct all financial accounting and reporting for the school. The responsibilities include fiscal planning and forecasting, administering budgets, reporting and compliance. The Controller works closely with the Business Manager and the Headmaster, Board of Trustees, and Administrative Team to achieve the school’s mission and program goals as well as to formulate strategic initiatives and allocate school resources that will enhance the overall learning environment at MCI.

This is an excellent opportunity for an innovative, highly motivated, team-oriented school business leader with successful business/financial management experience in an independent school, college, not-for-profit organization, or in a small business environment. It is necessary that this business professional have a strong desire to actively participate in school community activities and support the students.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and directs treasury, budgeting, audit, tax, accounting, purchasing, real estate and insurance activities for the school.
• Oversees school’s business records.
• Assists the school Board’s finance/investment committee with investment activities.
• Appraises the school’s financial position and issues periodic financial, operating and annual reports.
• Oversees the school’s investment accounting and planning and manages the relationship with the external investment company vendors.
• Directs and coordinates the school’s budget program and issues budget updates and reports.
• Coordinates the annual audit and implements recommendations.
• Supervises, guides and motivates the accounting staff.
• Directs and analyzes studies of general economic, business and financial conditions and their impact on the school’s policies and operations.
• Works with relevant trustee and school committees. 

Qualifications

• Bachelors, MBA or Masters Degree in accounting or business
• 5+ years of experience in a not-for-profit environment
• Strong knowledge of the following areas: accounting, financial reporting, investments, payroll, budgeting, and  benefits administration.
• An energetic, well organized and self-directed team player with strong accounting and operations experience.
• A hands-on leadership style indicative of someone who is willing to “roll up their sleeves” to get the job done.
• An intelligent and articulate individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills who can relate to students, faculty, staff and trustees.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, develop and manage staff.
• Analytical and problem solving skills, along with attention to detail.
• Solid computer proficiency in Word, Excel and accounting systems.
• Experience with Blackbaud is a plus.
• Successful Completion of Maine DOE Criminal History Record Check 

To apply or receive more information, please contact:

Dan Welch, Chief Financial Officer
Maine Central Institute
295 Main Street Pittsfield, Maine 04967
dwelch@mci-school.org

Math Teacher

Maine Central Institute is seeking a full-time faculty member to join the Mathematics Department beginning in August for the 2024-2025 school year.  We are looking for an applicant with the experience or ability to teach in a collaborative environment. The department utilizes a myriad of resources, with the majority of them being from McGraw Hill for our underclassmen courses. 

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 21, 2024.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences and promote lifelong learning.

• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.

• Member of weekend duty team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in secondary education; a master’s degree is preferred.

• Relevant teaching experience is required and experience with international students preferred.

• Proficiency with instructional technology; experience with a 1:1 program is 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.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, completed MCI Job application, and three letters of reference. MCI offers a competitive benefits program including medical, vision, and dental plans, disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

To apply or receive more information, please contact:

Scott Giallombardo, Dean of Academics
Maine Central Institute
295 Main Street
Pittsfield, Maine 04967
sgiallombardo@mci-school.org

Educational Technician I

This part-time (29.5 hours per week) position is open for the 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.

Interested candidates must send a cover letter, resume, completed MCI Job application, Ed Tech I State certification, along with current State DOE authorization, and three letters of reference. Electronic submissions are preferred though print materials are accepted. This position pays an hourly wage without benefits. Pay is based on experience using the
salary scale. Ed Tech I with 0-3 years experience would start at $15.00 per year. 

To apply or receive more information, please contact:

Scott Giallombardo, Dean of Academics
Maine Central Institute
295 Main Street
Pittsfield, Maine 04967
sgiallombardo@mci-school.org

Library Specialist

Maine Central Institute is seeking a full-time Library Specialist beginning in August for the 2024-2025 school year. 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 21, 2024.

The librarian/director of library and information services reports directly to the Dean of Academics. S/he is responsible for all aspects of the library programs and facilities, and seeks to ensure that the library’s academic and technology resources complement, enhance, and extend the school’s educational program. S/he will collaborate closely all faculty and staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the library’s academic and technical resources advance the school’s educational program.

• Collaborate with classroom teachers in the curriculum design process.

• Develop policies and programming that will establish standards for and definitions of information literacy and bolster support for library services that contribute to an information-literate student body.

• Collaborate with academic departments/discipline-specific coordinators on specific needs and growth opportunities.

• Foster an environment of creativity and innovation, and a love of reading and learning.

• Research and evaluate new and emerging information technologies.

• Prepare and manage the library budget.

• Develop, acquire, and maintain a collection of resources appropriate to the curriculum, the students, the instructional strategies of the school’s faculty, and the school's mission.

• In coordination with the technology department, evaluate and purchase technical equipment.

• Maintain an attractive, dynamic, current, and well-stocked library conducive to reading, studying, and research.

• Select, process, and make readily available a variety of resources, including print, digital, and multimedia.

• Maintain a circulation system that ensures the prompt return of materials and their ready availability to other borrowers.

• Provide bibliographic and reference services for teachers and students.

• Provide instruction for students in the use of library resources.

• Promote the ethical use of information.

• Empower students to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, and knowledgeable researchers.

• Ensure equitable student access to information.

• Maintain regular contact with stakeholders through school publications and online media.

• Act as an advocate of the library, share expertise at faculty meetings, serve on academic committees, and take an active role in accreditation processes.

• Network with local librarians, maintain active memberships in professional associations, and promote the school in the wider community.

• Facilitate personal growth through professional development opportunities.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the head of school.

• Be a member of a Weekend Duty Team on an 8 week rotational basis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree in Library Science, Information Studies, or a similar field strongly preferred

• Additional degree in Education a plus

• 5+ years of experience in library program management

• Demonstrated experience in a supervisory role a plus

• Demonstrated success collaborating with faculty in all disciplines to enable/enhance student learning

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Exceptional organizational skills

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Detail-oriented

• Committed to diversity

• Passionate about working with and inspiring students

MCI offers a competitive benefits program including medical, vision, and dental plans, disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, completed MCI Job application, and three letters of reference.

To apply or receive more information, please contact:

Scott Giallombardo, Dean of Academics
Maine Central Institute
295 Main Street
Pittsfield, Maine 04967
sgiallombardo@mci-school.org

Landscape Maintenance Technician

The Landscape Maintenance Technician performs grounds maintenance and landscaping functions at facilities of the school system to improve appearance. Work involves the responsibility for safe efficient operation, and maintenance of motorized equipment such as backhoes, mowers, edgers, and other types of power equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs ground maintenance and landscaping functions such as fencing, asphalt and concrete repair, grass mowing, dumpster cleanup, tree removal, pruning, etc.

• Maintains the grounds, grass, shrubbery, trees, walkways, steps and retaining walls of all school properties.

• Maintains and repairs vehicles and equipment.

• Operates mowers, trucks, edgers, trailers, and other hand tools and hand powered equipment while landscaping.

• Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including backhoes, bobcats, graders, weed eaters, edgers, blowers, hedge clippers, chain saws, shovels, rakes, etc. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to exert up to 150 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 75 pounds of force frequently, and/or 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

• Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondences, reports, work orders, etc. Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, reports, forms, work orders, time sheets, etc.

• Requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form.

• Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written
  instructions.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school supplemented by training in landscaping and lawn maintenance, and 1 to 2 years experience in landscape work and in the operation of a variety of motorized equipment or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.
• Possession of valid driver’s license issued by the State of Maine. Must maintain a safe driving record.
• Considerable knowledge of various grounds maintenance and landscaping functions.
• General knowledge of safety precautions applicable to grounds maintenance.
• General knowledge of the principles of supervision, organization and administration.
• Skill in operating general groundskeeping equipment.
• Skill in obtaining materials for and overseeing projects.
• Ability to maintain and repair groundskeeping equipment.
• Ability to train others in the use of groundskeeping equipment.
• Ability to maintain schedules.
• Ability to maintain simple logs and records.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

Typical work day is Monday through Friday 7:00Am to 3:30PM. One 15 minute break in morning, one in afternoon. One-
half hour for lunch. The work day could change during school breaks, on snow days or when it better fits MCI work load as
determined by the Director of Facilities.

To apply or receive more information, please contact:

Mr. Bob Sloma, Director of Facilities
Maine Central Institute
295 Main Street
bsloma@mci-school.org

Head Varsity Girls Soccer Coach

The goal of the Head Girls Soccer Coach is to lead the MCI Girls Soccer Team by helping each participating student-athlete to learn sport-specific skills and improved self-esteem, to develop an appreciation for the values of commitment, discipline and sportsmanship. To direct a school-sponsored girls soccer team that exemplifies integrity, respect and discipline at all times. To work collaboratively with the boys soccer coach and team.

Responsibilities

• Supports the mission, values and vision of Maine Central Institute and the athletics department

• Maintains an open and consistent line of communication with the Director of Athletics & Activities

• Models, encourages and demands discipline and sportsmanlike behaviors at all times; establishes standards for the student-athletes to follow

• Teaches the skills necessary for student-athletes to achieve success

• Plans and implements in-season practice plans

• Drive MCI vehicles for practices and competitions as necessary

• Recommends purchases of supplies, equipment and uniforms as necessary

• Maintains attendance records and all required paperwork as directed by the Director of Athletics & Activities

• Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted

• Establishes criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competitions in assigned sport and consistently enforces these standards in an equitable manner

• Immediately reports violations (or suspected violations) of team, school or MPA rules and policies to the Director of Athletics & Activities

• Carries out procedures for prevention, care and treatment of athletic injuries, including filing accident/injury reports with the Director of Athletics & Activities and the training staff; complies with the recommendations of the athletic training staff

• Communicates with parents, news media, booster groups and local youth organizations to ensure public relations and encourage support of the assigned sport

• Attends lectures, rules interpretations, clinics and professional development trainings to keep abreast of changes and methods that would improve assigned sport

• Attends all league-sponsored, sport-specific coaches meetings

• Maintains sport-specific inventory (equipment & uniforms); reports all equipment/uniform damage and/or loss to the Director of Athletics & Activities immediately; ensures that all inventory (equipment & uniforms) are returned to the Director of Athletics & Activities within one week of the end of the season

• Supports colleagues of the Maine Central Institute Athletics Department both in and out of season

• Assumes other such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Director of Athletics & Activities

Qualifications

• Must be at least 20 years of age
• Must submit to a Background Check and have a valid driver's license
• Must have (or be able to obtain) current CPR/AED and Sports First Aid certifications
• Within year of hire, must complete NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching, NFHS Concussion in Sports, NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest, and NFHS Heat Illness Prevention online courses
• Must agree to comply with all MPA By-laws, Policies, and Coaching Code of Ethics
• Must have knowledge of the sport; successful coaching experience preferred

Terms of Employment: Fall Sports Season (August 19, 2024-November 17, 2024)
Stipend: $3,500 (Paid in 2 installments at the midpoint and end of season)
Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Director of Athletics & Activities
Interested Candidates are asked to send a cover letter, resume, and references.

To apply or receive more information, please contact:

Jason Allen, Director of Athletics & Activities
Maine Central Institute
295 Main Street
Pittsfield, ME 04967
jallen@mci-school.org

Assistant Varsity/JV Girls Soccer Coach

The goal of the Head Girls Soccer Coach is to lead the MCI Girls Soccer Team by helping each participating student-athlete to learn sport-specific skills and improved self-esteem, to develop an appreciation for the values of commitment, discipline and sportsmanship. To direct a school-sponsored girls soccer team that exemplifies integrity, respect and discipline at all times. To work collaboratively with the boys soccer coach and team.

Responsibilities

• Supports the mission, values and vision of Maine Central Institute and the athletics department

• Maintains an open and consistent line of communication with the Director of Athletics & Activities

• Models, encourages and demands discipline and sportsmanlike behaviors at all times; establishes standards for the student-athletes to follow

• Teaches the skills necessary for student-athletes to achieve success

• Plans and implements in-season practice plans

• Drive MCI vehicles for practices and competitions as necessary

• Recommends purchases of supplies, equipment and uniforms as necessary

• Maintains attendance records and all required paperwork as directed by the Director of Athletics & Activities

• Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted

• Establishes criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competitions in assigned sport and consistently enforces these standards in an equitable manner

• Immediately reports violations (or suspected violations) of team, school or MPA rules and policies to the Director of Athletics & Activities

• Carries out procedures for prevention, care and treatment of athletic injuries, including filing accident/injury reports with the Director of Athletics & Activities and the training staff; complies with the recommendations of the athletic training staff

• Communicates with parents, news media, booster groups and local youth organizations to ensure public relations and encourage support of the assigned sport

• Attends lectures, rules interpretations, clinics and professional development trainings to keep abreast of changes and methods that would improve assigned sport

• Attends all league-sponsored, sport-specific coaches meetings

• Maintains sport-specific inventory (equipment & uniforms); reports all equipment/uniform damage and/or loss to the Director of Athletics & Activities immediately; ensures that all inventory (equipment & uniforms) are returned to the Director of Athletics & Activities within one week of the end of the season

• Supports colleagues of the Maine Central Institute Athletics Department both in and out of season

• Assumes other such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Director of Athletics & Activities

Qualifications

• Must be at least 20 years of age
• Must submit to a Background Check and have a valid driver's license
• Must have (or be able to obtain) current CPR/AED and Sports First Aid certifications
• Within year of hire, must complete NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching, NFHS Concussion in Sports, NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest, and NFHS Heat Illness Prevention online courses
• Must agree to comply with all MPA By-laws, Policies, and Coaching Code of Ethics
• Must have knowledge of the sport; successful coaching experience preferred

Terms of Employment: Fall Sports Season (August 19, 2024-November 17, 2024)
Stipend: $2,000 (Paid in 2 installments at the midpoint and end of season)
Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Director of Athletics & Activities
Interested Candidates are asked to send a cover letter, resume, and references.

To apply or receive more information, please contact:

Jason Allen, Director of Athletics & Activities
Maine Central Institute
295 Main Street
Pittsfield, ME 04967
jallen@mci-school.org