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Join the #1 ranked and leading independent school in the Fayetteville area.

Widely known for its commitment to academic excellence, robust athletics, fine arts, and STEAM programs, there is an opportunity for a Science Teacher to join the passionate and talented faculty of Fayetteville Academy. This is a full-time position that begins immediately or with an optionable start date of January 3, 2024. 

Position Expectations

Teachers at Fayetteville Academy enjoy a 4 or 5 course teaching schedule and an educational community that is committed to the pursuit of learning. The Middle and Upper School science core curriculum includes Earth Science, Physical Science, Biology/AP Biology, Chemistry/AP Chemistry, and offers electives in Anatomy, Astronomy, Physics/AP Physics, and Environmental Science. Depending on candidate strengths, flexibility to teach different courses as needed is preferred. This role includes maintaining lesson plans, assignments and lab work, progress reports, and grades.  

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Science. Effective communication with students, parents, and colleagues is essential. Problem solving and critical thinking skills, a sense of humor, enthusiasm, and a desire to collaborate are also important for this position. 

Fayetteville Academy actively seeks candidates who participate in the life of the school and possess strong interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively with students, parents, faculty, and administration. They should be a self-directed individual who is solution-oriented, flexible, and works well with teams and individuals while possessing a positive attitude. 

Salary and Benefits

Full-time positions at Fayetteville Academy include a benefits package with health, dental, and eye insurance, along with a company match towards retirement. Salary is commensurate with experience. 

Application Process

Interested candidates should email a resume, cover letter, and at least three references to mucareers@fayacademy.org. References should be able to speak to an applicant’s ability to be a dynamic educator that is an effective and supportive mentor for adolescents.  

Fayetteville Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation in administration of its educational policies, admissions, financial aid, and athletic and other school-administered programs. In compliance with the Immigration Act of 1990, Fayetteville Academy will employ only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Upon employment, acceptable authorization and identification documents will be required.

About Fayetteville Academy

Fayetteville Academy is a PK - 12th grade school with approximately 400 students. We were founded in 1970 and we are the only truly independent, college preparatory day school in Fayetteville, NC. The Academy has earned a strong reputation within the community for the quality of its academic, fine arts, and athletic programs. To learn more about the Academy, please visit our website at www.fayacademy.org. No phone calls accepted, please!

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