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Cape Fear Academy

Cape Fear Academy Middle School is seeking an inspired English teacher, who deeply
understands and enjoys teaching 11-14-year olds, and has expertise in teaching the writing process, reading comprehension, grammar, and communication.

A learning community committed to discovering and developing individual potential,
preparing each student for success in college and life.

Located in Wilmington, NC, Cape Fear Academy is southeastern North Carolina’s premier PK3-12 independent school. A learning community of about 700+ students and 100+ faculty and staff members, CFA is guided by the mission of discovering and developing individual potential. To accomplish this goal, CFA offers students an impressive array of opportunities in academics, the visual and performing arts, and athletics. Our 27-acre campus has state-of-the-art facilities that provide a rich and inspiring physical environment for students to explore and develop their passions. More important, CFA boasts a committed faculty and staff who live the school’s mission in their daily interactions with students.

Teachers at Cape Fear Academy deliver high quality instruction that emphasizes critical
thinking, written and oral communication, and collaboration in a technology-rich environment.  CFA’s academic curriculum, recorded in an online mapping system, establishes clear, coordinated goals for each course and grade level while still allowing teachers the freedom to be creative and innovative in their instructional choices. Academic departments in grades 6-12 foster collaborative decisions about curriculum, materials, and departmental goals. This high level of collegiality as well as support for continuous professional development make CFA an ideal place to grow professionally.

All members of the CFA community are familiar with and expected to uphold and foster the core values of respect, integrity, resilience, and accountability. These core values are the cornerstone for a newly-developed leadership program that empowers students to develop leadership skills, enabling them to go further in school and in life.

Applications are now being accepted for the following Full-Time position:

Middle School Classroom Teacher - English

Major Responsibilities:
1.  Teach 5 total sections of English.
2.  Serve as a faculty advisor to students.
3.  Provide a range of instructional and assessment strategies to meet the needs of all students.
4.  Collaborate with faculty members to create engaging lessons and a positive school culture.
5.  Track student data and uphold high behavioral and academic expectations.
6.  Provide tutoring to individual and small student groups as required.
7.  Continuously communicate and build relationships with students and families.
8.  Create an inviting and engaging classroom culture.
9.  Perform other projects and duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
The Teacher should be experienced and knowledgeable in all levels of middle school English with a history of successful teaching methods. The Teacher should have an interest in and ability to contribute to extracurricular activities.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred

Experience:
Three or more years of teaching experience strongly preferred. The qualifications and experience teaching another subject in addition to English is a plus.

Equivalency:
Directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience may be considered in place of the above requirements.

Salary and Benefits:  A competitive compensation and benefits program

Starting Date:  August 7, 2023.

To Apply:  Please go to our website – capefearacademy.org/About/Employment and apply by clicking the “Apply Here” button.

About Cape Fear Academy

CFA is a traditional, non-sectarian day school in Wilmington, NC, that emphasizes student-centered learning across academic disciplines. For more information, visit www.capefearacademy.org

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