Middle School Spanish Teacher- Long Term Substitute Position

School Overview

FRA is a coeducational independent school in Nashville offering pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade students a challenging educational experience within an inclusive Christian community.

Summary

Franklin Road Academy seeks a long-term substitute for a middle school Spanish teacher. The term will last from mid-August through late October/early November. The position will focus on Spanish 1 and 2. Candidates should have experience teaching and speaking in Spanish. 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. 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 World Language and have a desire to grow as instructors and mentors of students. All teachers at FRA are advisors of groups of 8-10 students that meet 4 times per week. Teachers are encouraged to integrate themselves into the school community.

Essential Functions

The tasks, duties, and responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to:

• Follow and modify (as needed) pre-planned 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 Degree in subject area or related field
• Experience in teaching upper school students
• Experience with current software, current hardware, and computer applications

Skills, Abilities, and Attributes

• Demonstrates a passion for and expertise in teaching
• Eagerness to research and learn new technologies and bring them into the classroom
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Collaborative personality