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Job Summary : Frederica Academy’s College Counselor will provide comprehensive college counseling services to Upper School students and build strong relationships with students, parents, and colleges/universities. This role offers/develops student and parent programming and helps manage all aspects of students’ college application process.

Position Summary:

Frederica Academy seeks an Upper School English Instructor to begin in July 2026. Interested applicants should be able to teach World Literature and AP English Language and Composition. Ideal candidates will foster a dynamic, student-centered learning environment that emphasizes communication, cultural understanding, and critical thinking.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The Upper School English Instructor is required to perform a range of duties including, but not limited to:

● Curriculum Development: Create and enhance curriculum materials, syllabi, outlines, and assessments that align with educational standards and foster student engagement.

● After-School Support: Conduct scheduled after-school Office Hours to provide additional academic assistance to students.

● Meeting Participation: Attend all homeroom, faculty, and department meetings as required to collaborate with colleagues and contribute to the school community.

● School Involvement: Engage actively in the life of the school beyond the classroom, including opportunities for coaching and serving as an advisor for a student club and/or leadership organization.

● Additional Responsibilities: Complete other duties as assigned by the Upper School Director or Head of School to support the overall mission of the school.

Requirements:

● Education: Bachelor’s degree in English or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.

● Collaborative Spirit: A strong desire to contribute to and thrive in a collaborative educational community.

● Adaptability: Demonstrated flexibility and responsiveness to diverse learning styles and a wide range of student abilities.

● Professionalism: Commitment to ethical behavior, professionalism, and respect for diversity in all interactions.

● Experience: Preference for candidates with multiple years of experience teaching Advanced Placement courses.

Environment Characteristics:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual can expect the possibility of a stressful environment while dealing with a wide variety of challenges and can anticipate deadlines with a varied array of student situations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Varied extreme outside weather conditions during special activities and school events are possible. The employee will primarily teach indoors with occasional field trips off campus. Some evening and weekend commitments are required.

Frederica Academy is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all personnel and applicants for employment without regard to race; color; religion; gender; gender identity; national origin; age; sexual orientation; disability; genetic information; veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local laws.

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