Place Based Learning Coordinator at Rocky… · Boothbay…

Place-Based Learning Coordinator:

Will serve Boothbay Region High School, Boothbay Region Elementary School, Southport Central School, & Edgecomb Eddy School as a Place-Based Learning Coordinator.

Location: Boothbay Harbor, ME (Primarily based at BRHS with travel to district schools)

Position Type: Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

Position Closes: November 18, 2026

Start date is estimated to be Spring of 2027 (New position, flexible based on candidate availability)

(*Edited* This position is funded by a grant from Education Boothbay for three years.)

Position Summary

The Boothbay Region Schools are seeking a dynamic, visionary educator to serve as a community liaison in our new, Place-Based Learning Coordinator position. This person will support the PreK-12th grade continuum of hands-on, community-connected learning across the Boothbay peninsula. The Coordinator serves as the central bridge between classroom curriculum and instruction and local experts, industries, and civic institutions, transforming Midcoast Maine’s local resources into vibrant learning environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Curriculum Alignment & Faculty Mentorship: Collaborate with PreK–12 teachers to design, co-teach, and embed interdisciplinary, place-based project units aligned with Maine Learning Results.
• Community & Partner Management: Serve as the primary liaison for local partners (including marine labs, boatyards, land trusts, and municipal offices, etc.) to establish sustainable mentorships, projects, learning and workplace opportunities.
• Extended Learning & Career Pathways: Facilitate career exploration, work-study internships, job shadowing, and capstone projects for high school students.
• Program Logistics & Safety: Coordinate shared transportation, field trips, site visit protocols, and specialized equipment across all four regional schools.
• Program Institutionalization: Create and archive "Unit Blueprints" in a shared digital library to ensure projects remain repeatable and sustainable.
• Grant & Budget Management: Manage local program expenses, track ROI metrics, conduct partner satisfaction surveys, and seek supplemental grants.

Qualifications & Preferred Experience

• Certification: Maine Educator Certification preferred.
• Experience: Demonstrated success in project-based learning (PBL), experiential education, or community engagement.
• Skills: Exceptional organizational, communication, and relationship-building abilities; experience managing project logistics or writing grants is a plus.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with the ecological, cultural, and economic assets of Midcoast Maine (e.g., marine technology, aquaculture, forestry).