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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.

We will:

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.

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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

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 application using the links below. We will contact you should a position open that is a good for your experience and expertise.

Lower School Faculty

Middle School Faculty

Upper School Faculty

2022-23 Faculty Fellow

Description

Franklin Road Academy is seeking a faculty fellow with a collaborative spirit and strong communication and interpersonal skills. The preferred candidate is a dynamic early-career educator to who will engage in a one-year fellowship. Fellows are typically only one to two years removed from their undergraduate work and possess a strong desire to impact the lives of students through teaching and engagement in co-curricular activities throughout the year. Each faculty fellow is considered a full-time faculty member throughout the year-long experience. All fellows are paired with a mentor teacher with whom they collaborate throughout the year, adding another instructor to the classroom and another mentor for our students.

Responsibilities

Engage in regular and ongoing professional development throughout the year including, but not limited to, faculty meetings, department meetings, peer-to-peer observations, and seminars led by local university professors
Work under the direct guidance of the mentor teacher planning lessons and classroom activities, communicating with students and families, and providing students feedback on their work
Maintain a professional and collaborative relationship with their mentor teacher
Assume responsibility for teaching one to two classes after a period of observing the mentor teacher
Under the guidance of faculty coaches and sponsors, faculty fellows coach and mentor students in various after school programs in athletics, arts, community service, and enrichment each season of the school year
Assist in leading retreats, mission trips, and advisory groups
Other duties as assigned by the divisional head or mentor teacher

Qualifications

Undergraduate Degree
Must have strong interpersonal skills
Must have strong conflict management skills
Must be a student-centered educator
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills

APPLY FOR THIS POSITION
(2022-23 Faculty Fellow)

Director of Entrepreneurial Leadership

Job Location: USA-TN-Nashville

Position Type: Full-Time

The Director of Entrepreneurial Leadership oversees entrepreneurship programs and other associated signature experiences at FRA. The director is both the strategic leader of these programs and a practitioner, teaching the Capstone Business Entrepreneurship course and introductory coursework. As a leader, the director should actively cultivate partnerships throughout the Nashville community and constantly be seeking to improve and expand entrepreneurial programming from pre-K through 12th grade. The director works most closely with the upper school but also works with the middle school and lower school division heads. The director reports to the head of school.

Responsibilities:

Build and manage relationships with local individuals, parents, alumni, and organizations who support the FRA Entrepreneurial Leadership program through mentoring students, serving as guest instructors, sharing information, expanding networks and providing funding
Design, plan, and implement events to support the FRA Entrepreneurial Leadership program, including year-end showcases, capstones, or competitions
Teach courses in the FRA Entrepreneurial Leadership program.
Manage the relationship with Uncharted Learning
Manage the budget for the FRA Entrepreneurial Leadership program
Identify and develop opportunities to promote the FRA Entrepreneurial Leadership program
Oversee the application/interview process for students interested in the program

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree
Experience as an entrepreneur
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong conflict management skills
A passion for the FRA mission
Collaborative community builder
Upper school or middle school teaching experience preferred
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work after school and some evenings

Located 10 minutes from downtown Nashville, Franklin Road Academy is a coeducational, diverse learning community, offering pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade students from 12 different countries a challenging educational experience within an inclusive Christian community. FRA provides an elite education within a collaborative learning environment, ensuring students become critical, innovative thinkers and leaders.

APPLY FOR THIS POSITION
(Director of Entrepreneurial Leadership)

Lower School Reading Interventionist

Job Location: USA-TN-Nashville

Position Type: Part-Time

The lower school is searching for a reading interventionist with a collaborative spirit and strong interpersonal skills. The preferred candidate will have experience in a primary-age school environment. A strong knowledge base of literacy and systematic reading intervention is preferred. This candidate will work extensively with students to provide direct explicit instruction in areas such as letter naming fluency, letter sound identification, phonemic awareness, and word reading fluency. The ideal candidate will also collaborate with co-workers to improve student reading performance.

Responsibilities:

In small group pull-out setting, provide direct explicit reading instruction intervention to identified students
Plan and prepare daily structured reading lessons
Assess and monitor student progress weekly
Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress
Consult frequently with classroom teachers on matters relating to reading instruction and struggling students
Provide feedback to parents regarding their child's response to intervention on a consistent basis

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field, Master's degree preferred
Experience in a lower school environment
Strong knowledge base of literacy
Experience using multiple types of data
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Collaborative personality
Passion for and expertise in working with students

APPLY FOR THIS POSITION
(LS Reading Interventionist)

Staff

Extended Day Teacher (After School Program 2021-22)

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 guidelines

APPLY FOR THIS POSITION
(Extended Care Teacher)

Substitute Teacher

Job Location: USA-TN-Nashville

Position Type: Part-Time

We are looking for highly qualified substitute teachers for lower school, middle school, and upper school.

Responsibilities

Maintain a positive, welcoming, and professional demeanor
Able to organize and multi-task with close attention to detail
Able to work independently as well as collaboratively with adults and school-aged children in a busy environment
Communicate accurately and concisely
Demonstrate integrity and maintain confidentiality

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field; teaching experienced strongly preferred.
Working knowledge of classroom practices.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Collaborative personality
Passion for and expertise in working with students

APPLY FOR THIS POSITION
(Substitute Teacher)

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)

maintenance technician

Job Location: USA-TN-Nashville

Position Type: Full-Time

Description:
Under general supervision, perform a variety of skilled maintenance, repair, alteration and building construction tasks related to the campus buildings and equipment within a broad framework of standard policies and procedures. Position requires working both independently and cooperatively as a team.

Responsibilities:
Major responsibility of the position is to perform general, semi-skilled maintenance on buildings and grounds, operating electrical tools and motorized vehicles.

Diagnose and perform general maintenance on buildings and grounds; maintain, repair and install secondary electrical and plumbing systems and equipment that do not require certified electrician or certified plumber.
Paint inside and outside structures; make repairs.
Safely operate battery/gas powered golf cart.
Remove snow, ice and/or storm damage.
Direct incoming/outgoing traffic during school hours when students arrive/leave campus.
Assist with campus lockdown as needed.
Arranges furnishings and equipment (including playground and lunchroom equipment) for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings, classroom/playground activities, meals, and events.
Report maintenance needs to Maintenance Supervisor.
Operate variety of power tools/equipment such as pressure washer and scissor-lift.
Provide security, traffic control and clean up for sports events.
Safely use hazardous and toxic chemicals.
Provide basic hand tools
Assist with garbage removal
Install and make emergency repairs to various kinds of fixtures and equipment.
Maintain heating and air conditioning equipment; operate, monitor and adjust energy management system as needed; make minor adjustments and repairs to hot water systems and console heaters; wipe/flush joints; clear drains/sewers of obstructions.
Performs scheduled preventative maintenance of roofs, motors, exit/emergency lights, basketball hoops, generators, batteries, smoke detectors and service vehicle.
Performs new installation and repairs of various floor coverings, including but not limited to, VCT, carpet tiles and cove base.
Performs a variety of plumbing repairs/maintenance, including but not limited to, restroom commode and sink fixtures, drinking fountains, snaking drain lines and rerouting of plumbing.

Qualifications
Self-starter; high school diploma or equivalent; three (3) years work-related experience; flexible in work schedule, as needed; work without direct supervision; meet physical requirements of maintenance personnel; good human relations skills; valid NC CDL required or ability to obtain one within six months.

APPLY FOR THIS POSITION
(Maintenance Technician)

Internships for FRA Young Alumni

Math Lab Internship
Writing Center Internship

Math Lab Internship

Position Type: Part-time
Education: Bachelor’s degree or demonstrated progress toward a bachelor’s degree

Job Description
The FRA Math Lab's mission is to provide support to middle and upper school students by working with faculty and students to bring a deeper understanding of mathematical topics studied in class. The Math Lab Intern will support middle and upper school students. The ideal candidate will be able to organize and multi-task with close attention to detail while collaborating with students on assignments across different grade levels and curriculum. The person in this role will maintain a positive, welcoming, and professional demeanor and communicate consistently with students, teachers, and families. The Math Lab Intern will work alongside students to answer questions and supplement math instruction through one-on-one meetings via Zoom and afternoon/ early evening drop in office hours.

Responsibilities

Be available for several hours each week to assist middle school students virtually
Proactively collaborate with teachers and parents to schedule students and understand their assignments
Encourage students through differentiated learning techniques; work to improve student problem-solving, logic, and reasoning skills
Aid students in how to prepare effectively for assessments
Show an interest in honing their own teaching abilities

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Writing Center Internship

Position Type: Part-time
Education: Bachelor’s degree or demonstrated progress toward a bachelor’s degree

Job Description:
The FRA Writing Center serves middle and upper school students and faculty by providing a supportive, collaborative environment focused on developing student writers. The Writing Center engages students in conversations about the writing process and enhances the academic experience of all students by enabling them to write at a high level across the curriculum.

Responsibilities:

Be available for several hours each week to assist middle school students virtually
Enjoy writing and working with students in a professional setting
Proactively collaborate with teachers and parents to schedule student meetings
Work with teachers to understand writing assignment objectives
Help students organize their writing, improve sentence structure, find and cite sources, improve reading and critical thinking skills, use language effectively, and develop positive attitudes about writing and about themselves as writers

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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.