Upper School English instructor
Summary
Franklin Road Academy seeks a full-time English teacher. The school is adding a full-time position in English to support the ongoing growth of the English program. The position will focus on 9th English, though there is a possibility of at least one section of a 10-12th grade English seminar course. Candidates should have experience teaching both the mechanics of writing and a broad array of literature, and they should be able to employ a variety of pedagogical methods in their teaching. Candidates should desire to be a part of a collaborative faculty that resonates with FRA’s mission to develop leaders of integrity in an inclusive Christian community. This position requires close coordination with other grade-level teachers as well as with fellow English teachers to ensure vertical alignment. The department will meet regularly to share best practices and ensure a collegial atmosphere of growth and development. Candidates for this position should have a passion for English/Language Arts and have a desire to grow as instructors and mentors of students. Community life is a huge part of FRA, as teachers regularly attend games, recitals, and other campus events outside the classroom. All teachers at FRA are advisors of groups of 8-10 students that meet 3-4 times per week, and teachers are strongly encouraged to lead clubs, coach teams, and integrate themselves into the school community.
Essential Functions
The tasks, duties, and responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to:
- Develop curriculum to meet the needs of the class through the creation of assessments of various types
- Serve as advisor for a group of 8-10 students
- Meet regularly with their department to ensure streamlined curricula, expectations, and best-practice pedagogy
- Performs general teaching tasks such as tracking attendance, assigning homework, grading assignments, giving feedback, and communicating effectively with students at all skill levels
- Maintains regularly scheduled office hours and other faculty responsibilities
Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s degree preferred
Physical Requirements
In compliance with ADA requirements, we will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant.
Additional Responsibilities
The statements in this job description are intended to represent the key duties, essential nature, and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be all responsibilities or qualifications of the job.
All employees are expected to support the mission of Franklin Road Academy, and contribute to the overall life of the school.
MISSION
Franklin Road Academy provides a challenging educational experience in an inclusive Christian Community with an unwavering commitment to develop leaders of integrity and purpose.
We will:
Inspire in our students a lifelong love of learning through a dynamic academic program which will prepare them for success in life;
Encourage students to discover their passions through opportunities in academics, the arts, athletics, and servant leadership;
Nurture leaders of integrity, guided by Christian principles, compelled to lead lives of compassionate global citizenship.
