Fredericksburg Academy Hiring for Middle School English Teacher Job at Fredericksburg, VA Full Time

Fredericksburg Academy, the leading independent school in Fredericksburg, is seeking a full-time Middle School English teacher for an immediate opening in January 2023. Candidates will demonstrate expertise and teaching experience in writing and literature in grades 6-7. Additional responsibilities include serving as an advisor and assisting with student activities, as well as participating in English Department meetings and contributing to English Department projects and initiatives. Fredericksburg Academy seeks teacher candidates who can also serve as coaches during one of our three athletic seasons or support other co-curricular activities.

Candidates should have a passion for supporting students to reach their full potential as students and citizens, a demonstrated desire for professional growth and a willingness to participate fully in the life of the school. Fredericksburg Academy provides students with the opportunity to discover who they are in a nurturing, safe environment while becoming independent learners within our challenging college-prep curriculum. Fredericksburg Academy is a bring-your-own-device school—a high level of technological proficiency and demonstrated use of technology within the learning environment is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Use appropriate and varied teaching techniques
• Prepares and conducts regular assessments
• Assigns lessons, corrects written work in a timely manner, and evaluates oral presentations
• Prepare course objectives and follow the school’s curriculum
• Demonstrate a passion for working with Middle School students and an understanding of their unique development at each of these levels
• Display enthusiasm for teaching and professional growth
• Serve as a member of the English department; attend meetings and support the work of the department
• Serve as a 7th grade advisor, working to forge strong student-teacher relationships and serving as a liaison between advisee parents and the school
• Foster positive communication among parents, advisors, colleagues, and students
• Demonstrate a willingness to collaborate within and across departments
• Support the school and its mission
• Use strong, timely, and effective communication (both written and oral) with students/parents/colleagues/administrators

Requirements/Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in English, education, or similar field

· 1-3 years’ experience working in school setting

· Ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, administration, and parents

· Proficient in organizing work, maintaining records, managing time, attention to detail, follow through, and setting priorities

· A positive and welcoming attitude, flexibility, and a sense of humor

Position Type: Faculty/Staff

Contract: January 3rd , 2023 through June 2nd, 2023; salary commensurate with experience

*Upon successful completion of the school year, a full-time contract for the 2023-2024 school year may be issued

Benefits: 75% coverage of robust health plan for individuals with additional support for family plans. Dental, vision, and other insurance options available. TIAA retirement contribution, tuition remission, before and after school child care, and 125 Plan are also available.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of 3-5 references to:

David Fischer, Head of Middle School

10800 Academy Drive

Fredericksburg, VA 22408

dfischer @ fredericksburgacademy.org

About Fredericksburg Academy: Founded in 1992, Fredericksburg Academy’s mission is to inspire and empower our students to discover, to engage, and to imagine the limitless nature of themselves and the world. Located halfway between Washington D.C. and Richmond, Fredericksburg, Virginia is a place where the hallowed and historic converges with the contemporary comforts of a thriving community. Fredericksburg Academy provides a strong liberal arts education within a safe, nurturing environment, offering students a breadth of challenging academic experiences that prepare them for the country’s best colleges and universities and life. FA is a co-ed, day school enrolling 410 students in PK-12th grade. Visit the school’s website to learn more: www.fredericksburgacademy.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 – $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Masks are currently optional indoors

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• teaching: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location