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Posted: 12-Dec-24
Location: St Simons Island, Georgia
Type: Full Time
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Title: AP Chemistry and Chemistry Instructor (Upper School Science Instructor)
Job Category: Upper School Faculty
Reports to: Upper School Director (Dr. Laura Nevins, lauranevins@fredericaacademy.org)
Frederica Academy is a Pre-K – 12th Grade independent school located on St. Simons Island, GA. The Academy is a member of NAIS and GISA, and is accredited by the SAIS/AdvancEd. The school has approximately 500 students. For more information, please see our school website at www.fredericaacademy.org and our School Profile under “About us.”
Frederica Academy Mission: To maximize each student's potential and prepare him or her for college and adult life through the development of mind, body, and spirit.
Job Summary:
Frederica Academy seeks an Upper School Science Instructor to begin in August 2025. Ideal candidates will possess the ability to teach AP Chemistry and Chemistry courses. Candidates who demonstrate a passion for both academics and extracurricular involvement are highly encouraged, as the ability to coach an athletic team is also a desired quality. The ability to teach additional academic electives and/or coach is also desired.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
The Upper School Science Instructor will be responsible for a variety of duties, including but not limited to:
- Curriculum Development: Create and enhance curriculum materials, syllabi, outlines, and assessments that align with educational standards and foster student engagement.
- After-School Support: Conduct scheduled after-school tutorials to provide additional academic assistance to students.
- Meeting Participation: Attend all homeroom, faculty, and department meetings as required to collaborate with colleagues and contribute to the school community.
- School Involvement: Engage actively in the life of the school beyond the classroom, including opportunities for coaching and serving as an advisor for student leadership organizations.
- Additional Responsibilities: Complete other duties as assigned by the Upper School Director or Head of School to support the overall mission of the school.
Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.
- Collaborative Spirit: A strong desire to contribute to and thrive in a collaborative educational community.
- Adaptability: Demonstrated flexibility and responsiveness to diverse learning styles and a wide range of student abilities.
- Professionalism: Commitment to ethical behavior, professionalism, and respect for diversity in all interactions.
- Experience: Preference for candidates with multiple years of teaching at the Upper School level in an independent school setting.
Environment Characteristics: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual can expect the possibility of a stressful environment while dealing with a wide variety of challenges and can anticipate deadlines with a varied array of student situations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Varied extreme outside weather conditions during special activities and school events are possible. The employee will primarily teach indoors with occasional field trips off campus. Some evening and weekend commitments are required.
Frederica Academy is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all personnel and applicants for employment without regard to race; color; religion; gender; gender identity; national origin; age; sexual orientation; disability; genetic information; veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local laws.