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MISSION

Franklin Road Academy provides a challenging educational experience in an inclusive Christian Community with an unwavering commitment to develop leaders of integrity and purpose.

Inspire in our students a lifelong love of learning through a dynamic academic program which will prepare them for success in life;
Encourage students to discover their passions through opportunities in academics, the arts, athletics, and servant leadership;
Nurture leaders of integrity, guided by Christian principles, compelled to lead lives of compassionate global citizenship.

CAREERS

At FRA, our faculty often become lifelong mentors, coming alongside our students through academic and co-curricular programs and encouraging their students to become more than they often times think is possible. Our teachers challenge students to grow as leaders and develop their sense of purpose in this world. We hire faculty who are committed to our mission to inspire, encourage, and nurture our students from our earliest pre-kindergarteners to our graduating seniors.

Community life is a huge part of FRA, and faculty regularly attend games, recitals, and other campus events outside the classroom. All staff members are encouraged to lead clubs, coach teams, and integrate themselves into the school community.

Open positions are listed below.

Faculty

Middle School English/Language Arts Teacher - Grade 5

Job Location: USA-TN-Nashville
Position Type: Full-time

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Required; Master's Degree Preferred

Job Description and Qualifications

Franklin Road Academy seeks a full-time 5^th Grade English/Language Arts teacher in the middle school. Candidates with experience teaching English in the middle grades are preferred. Exposure to and experience integrating technology into the curriculum is desired. All candidates should aspire to be part of a collaborative faculty that resonates with FRA’s mission to provide a challenging educational environment an inclusive Christian community with an unwavering commitment to develop leaders of integrity and purpose. The English 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 their content area and have a desire to grow as instructors and mentors of students. Community life is a huge part of FRA, and teachers regularly attend games, recitals, and other campus events outside the classroom. All teachers at FRA are advisors of groups of 8-10 students that meet for 20 minutes daily, and teachers are strongly encouraged to lead clubs, coach teams, and integrate themselves in the school community.

Responsibilities

Develop 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 that meet daily
Meet weekly with their grade-level team in a collaborative effort to provide well for their 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 education or related field
Experience in teaching middle school
Experience with current software, current hardware, and computer applications
Demonstrates a passion for and expertise in the 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

APPLY FOR THIS POSITION
(MS English/Language Arts Teacher)

Upper School Math Teacher

Job Location: USA-TN-Nashville
Position Type: Full-time

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Required; Master's Degree Preferred

Job Description and Qualifications

Franklin Road Academy seeks a full-time math teacher for the 2020-2021 school year. The position will focus on geometry, though the strongest candidates will have the ability to teach math at a variety of levels. Applicants should desire to be a part of a collaborative math faculty that resonates with FRA's mission to develop leaders of integrity in an inclusive Christian community. This 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 math and have a desire to grow as instructors and mentors of students. Community life is a huge part of FRA, as teachers regularly attend games, recitals, and other campus events outside the classroom. All teachers at FRA are advisors of groups of 8-10 students that meet 3-4 times per week, and teachers are encouraged to lead clubs, coach teams, and integrate themselves in the school community. Though not required, the strongest candidates will have several years of experience teaching math at the secondary level and will hold a Master's degree. Candidates should be able to develop curriculum to meet the needs of their classes through the creation of assessments of various types. Experience in an independent school setting is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Develop curriculum to meet the needs of Math classes
Create activities and assessments of various types that foster proficiency
Serve as advisor for a group of 8-10 students that meet 3-4 times a week
Meet weekly with their grade-level team in a collaborative effort to provide well for their 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 education or related field
Experience teaching in upper school
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 and attention to detail
Collaborative personality

APPLY FOR THIS POSITION
(Upper School Math Teacher)

Upper School Spanish Teacher

Job Location: USA-TN-Nashville
Position Type: Full-time

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Required; Master's Degree Preferred

Job Description and Qualifications

Franklin Road Academy seeks a full-time Spanish teacher in the upper school to lead courses for novice through intermediate levels of Spanish. Candidates with experience teaching Spanish in a communicative, proficiency-based setting are preferred. All candidates should desire to be part of a collaborative faculty that resonates with FRA’s mission to inspire learning and develop leaders of integrity and balance in an inclusive Christian community. The World Language 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 the Spanish language and culture and a desire to grow as instructors and mentors of students. Community life is a huge part of FRA, as teachers regularly attend games, recitals, and other campus events outside the classroom. All teachers at FRA are advisors of groups of 8-10 students that meet for 20 minutes daily, and teachers are strongly encouraged to lead clubs, coach teams, and integrate themselves in the school community.

Responsibilities

Develop curriculum to meet the needs of Spanish learners
Create activities and assessments of various types that foster proficiency
Serve as advisor for a group of 8-10 students that meet 3-4 times a week
Meet weekly with their grade-level team in a collaborative effort to provide well for their 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 education or related field
Experience teaching in upper school
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 and attention to detail
Collaborative personality

APPLY FOR THIS POSITION
(US Spanish Teacher)

Faculty Application

MISSION

Franklin Road Academy provides a challenging educational experience in an inclusive Christian Community with an unwavering commitment to develop leaders of integrity and purpose.

Inspire in our students a lifelong love of learning through a dynamic academic program which will prepare them for success in life;

Encourage students to discover their passions through opportunities in academics, the arts, athletics, and servant leadership;

Nurture leaders of integrity, guided by Christian principles, compelled to lead lives of compassionate global citizenship.

CAREERS

At FRA, our faculty often become lifelong mentors, coming alongside our students through academic and co-curricular programs and encouraging their students to become more than they often times think is possible. Our teachers challenge students to grow as leaders and develop their sense of purpose in this world. We hire faculty who are committed to our mission to inspire, encourage, and nurture our students from our earliest pre-kindergarteners to our graduating seniors.

Community life is a huge part of FRA. Faculty regularly attend games, recitals, and other campus events outside the classroom. All staff members are encouraged to lead clubs, coach teams, and integrate themselves into the school community.

APPLY

Please submit your materials at the link below. We will contact you should a position open that is a good for your experience and expertise.

Employment Application

Staff

Bus Driver

Job Location: USA-TN-Nashville
Position Type: Part-time

Requirements:

CDL with P Endorsement and updated Medical Card
Must be able to meet all Federal and State driving regulations and requirements
Must be able to pass an extensive background check and have no driving violations

Job Description and Qualifications

Under direction of the director of finance and operations, the bus driver will be assigned to transport pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students, coaches, teachers, and other adults using 70-, 40-, 32-, 20-, and 14-passenger vehicles to athletic events, local field trips and out of town trips. Must be available for weekday and some weekend trips as needed.

Responsibilities

Operate the bus in a safe and effective way to minimize risk of passenger injury and property damage
Make sure the bus is safely and securely stored
Advise supervisor of any requirements for maintenance and repairs

APPLY FOR THIS POSITION
(Bus Driver)

Substitute Teacher

After-School Extended Care Staff

Job Location: USA-TN-Nashville

Position Type: Part-Time (Daily work during school year from 2:15pm- 6pm)

Education Level: Current College/Graduate work students/ Bachelor’s degree.

Job Description and Qualifications

Franklin Road Academy’s after-school program serves students in grades Pre-K3 through middle school. We are looking for reliable, motivated, friendly people who are enthusiastic about working with children. We need individuals who have had previous experience working with or supervising groups of children in a variety of settings such as camp, classroom, etc. This job provides invaluable experience for those who are committed to working with children long-term (i.e. future educators, counselors, social workers, physical education, etc.). This is also a great opportunity for those pursuing a Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Extended Day Teacher

Work from 2:15 p.m. to 6 p.m., during the school year (flexible hours- possible to leave at 5 p.m. or only work several days a week)
Ability to communicate with children on their level
Comfortable assisting children with homework
Supervise indoor and outdoor games
Plan appropriate and meaningful activities for students
Ability to maintain a classroom
Effectively implement school Mission and guidlines

APPLY FOR THIS POSITION
After-School Extended Care Staff

Franklin Road Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex or age, in its employment practices, or in administration of educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and financial aid programs, athletic programs, or other school-administered programs. Franklin Road Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.