Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Location: USA-TN-Nashville

Position Type: Long-term substitute - AP Psychology and AP Human Geography

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree required, Master's degree preferred

Franklin Road Academy seeks a long-term substitute for a upper school history teacher. The term will last from approximately October through Decemeber. The position will focus on AP Psychology and AP Human Geography. Candidates should have experience teaching Advanced Placement courses and experience with teaching psychology. 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 History and psychology 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.

Responsibilities

· 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:

· Bachelor's Degree in subject area or related field

· Experience in teaching upper school students

· Experience with current software, current hardware, and computer applications

· 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

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.

As part of the hiring process, all candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment background check, which may include criminal history, employment and education verification, and a drug screening, in accordance with applicable laws. A positive drug test or any disqualifying information on the background check may result in withdrawal of a job offer.

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