Middle School History Instructor

Summary

Franklin Road Academy seeks a full-time US history instructor for 8th grade. Candidates should desire to be a part of a collaborative history faculty that resonates with FRA's mission to develop leaders of integrity in an inclusive Christian community. The social studies department meets regularly to share best practices and ensure a collegial atmosphere of growth and development. Candidates for this position should have a passion for history and the social sciences 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 encouraged to lead clubs, coach teams, and integrate themselves in 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

Qualifications

Education/Experience: Bachelor's Required, Master's Preferred