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Fredericksburg Academy, the leading independent school in Fredericksburg region is seeking a full-time Middle School math teacher beginning in the 2023-2024 school year. 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. We are seeking candidates who are comfortable teaching the foundational level math classes at the Middle School level through Algebra I. 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. Additional responsibilities include serving as an advisor to approximately 8 to 10 students. Seeking candidates who  would be involved in supporting co-curricular activities (preferably through coaching one of our athletic teams at the MS or Varsity level or sponsoring a club, etc).

Expectations

• Uses appropriate and varied teaching techniques
• Prepare course objectives and follow the school's curriculum
• Demonstrate a passion for working with Middle and Upper 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 Math department; attend meetings and support the work of the department
• Foster positive communication among parents, advisors, colleagues, and students
• Willingness to collaborate within and across departments
• Sense of humor and flexibility
• Supports the school and its mission
• 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

About Fredericksburg Academy

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

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