Hampton Roads Academy seeks a talented, creative individual with an energetic spirit who works collaboratively and who values and supports the school’s overall mission. The applicant must have a clear understanding of, and experience in, creating and implementing language arts curricula in Grades 5-8. This teacher should also demonstrate a passion for English instruction and a creative enthusiasm that inspires young learners. Excellent communication skills are essential. The position also requires a professional who understands the importance of providing rigorous instruction in a nurturing environment fostering the whole-child experience. Any wider, flexible experience teaching other subjects would be considered an advantage for the right candidate.

Essential Duties:

• Utilize best instructional practices, methods, materials, and technology to increase student achievement.
• Inspire and encourage student enthusiasm for learning.
• Effectively manage the classroom to foster our school’s culture, which promotes high academic achievement and intellectual engagement.
• Teach necessary developmental skills based on the school’s scope and sequence.
• Implement 21st-century technology as appropriate into classroom instruction, as Hampton Roads Academy students have access to, but not a reliance on, a 1:1 iPad program.
• Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with fellow teachers as well as students’ parents.
• Understand the importance of being a good “teammate” who is willing to take on additional responsibilities as part of the position.
• Maintain careful class records.
• Carefully supervise and assure student safety daily.

• A degree (B.A. or preferably M.A.) in English and/or Language Arts Education
• Teaching experience, and ideally a familiarity with independent school philosophy and culture
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues
• Strong classroom management skills, procedures, and strategies for working with students
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Enthusiasm for education and student engagement
• Sense of humor

About Hampton Roads Academy

Hampton Roads Academy is an independent college preparatory school for boys and girls in grades pre-Kindergarten through 12. HRA was founded in 1959 with an enrollment of 60 students. Today HRA enrolls nearly 640 students on the 50-acre suburban campus in Newport News, Virginia. While known for its academic rigor, Hampton Roads Academy embraces the whole child philosophy. Character and integrity are more than mere abstractions. There are no locks on student lockers. When class work is done, close to nine out of 10 students are involved in sports and extracurricular activities. Ninety-five percent of HRA graduates are admitted to universities or colleges designated as their top choice.

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