Upper School History Teacher and Student Activities Coordinator

Fredericksburg Academy; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fredericksburg Academy is seeking an Upper School History Teacher and Student Activities Coordinator starting August 2025. This full-time role involves teaching US History, advising students, and participating in co-curricular activities, like coaching athletic teams. Passion for education and collaboration with students are essential.

Benefits

Stipends for after school coaching

Support for after school enrichment programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in History or Education required.
• Demonstrated successful classroom teaching experience.
• Preference for technological proficiency in the teaching environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach US History and AP US History to upper school students.
• Assist with student behavior and activities as Student Activities Coordinator.
• Advise 8 to 10 students and support co-curricular activities.

Skills

Teaching techniques

Communication

Collaboration

Enthusiasm for teaching

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in History or Education

Job description

Upper School History Teacher and Student Activities Coordinator

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Fredericksburg Academy, the leading independent school in the Fredericksburg region, is seeking a full-time Upper School History Teacher and Student Activities Coordinator beginning in August of 2025. 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 history portion covers US History and AP US History for grade 11. The coordinator portion covers assisting the Head of Upper School and Upper School faculty with student behavior and activities. 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 MS or Varsity level or advising other student-led clubs. Stipends offered for after school coaching or after school enrichment programs.

Requirements and Expectations

• Bachelor’s degree in History, Education or similar area of study
• Demonstrated successful classroom teaching or similar field of work
• Uses appropriate and varied teaching techniques
• Prepare course objectives and follow the school's curriculum
• Display enthusiasm for teaching and professional growth
• Serve as a member of the History department; attend meetings and support the work of the department
• 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
• Willingness to collaborate within and across departments and divisions
• Sense of humor and flexibility
• Supports the school and its mission

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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