Fredericksburg Academy, the leading independent school in the Fredericksburg region, is seeking a full-time Upper School Dean of Students and Spanish Teacher beginning in August of 2026. 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 prepare themselves for and apply to college in a demanding yet supportive environment while becoming independent learners within our challenging college-prep curriculum. The Dean of Students portion covers assisting the Head of Upper School and Upper School faculty with student behavior and activities. The Spanish Teacher portion covers Spanish I and Spanish II and grades 9 through 10. Fredericksburg Academy students bring a laptop or tablet to school each day, so 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 and supporting co-curricular activities, preferably through coaching one of our athletic teams at the Middle School or Varsity level or advising other student-led clubs.

Expectations

• Use appropriate and varied organizational, counseling, and teaching techniques
• Prepare behavior objectives and follow the school's policies
• Display enthusiasm for character education, teaching, and professional growth
• Demonstrate a passion for working with Upper School students and an understanding of their unique developmental needs
• Provide strong, timely, and effective communication (both written and oral) with students/parents/colleagues/administrators
• Serve as a member of the History or other department; attend meetings and support the work of the department
• Willingness to collaborate within and across departments and divisions
• Sense of humor and flexibility
• Supports the school and its mission

Requirements and Preferences

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Spanish, or related area of study
• Preference: Experience as a Dean of Students
• Preference: Demonstrated successful classroom teaching or similar field of work

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 465 students in PK-12th grade. Visit the school's website to learn more: www.fredericksburgacademy.org

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