2026-2027 Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Franklin Road Academy•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required
Possesses a collaborative spirit with strong communication and interpersonal skills
A strong knowledge base of early childhood development and academic abilities of young learners
High-level of comfort with various technology tools used in the delivery of instruction in a modern classroom
Positive attitude and commitment to creating a joyful school experience

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred
Two years of teaching experience in an early childhood school environment preferred
Passion for working with lower school students
Strong desire to work in a faith-based community

Responsibilities

Develop appropriate lesson plans and instructional materials and teach assigned curriculum to all students in class, with ability to use data to drive instructional decisions and provide differentiated lessons as needed.
Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve an optimal learning environment.
Establish positive and effective rapport with students and create a classroom environment that is favorable to learning and personal growth.
Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for lifelong learning while exhibiting those qualities themselves.
Identify student needs and collaborate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students.
Collaborate with co-workers for the purpose of improving the overall quality of instruction and student learning.
Communicate regularly with parents to provide updates on student academic progress and behavior through progress reports, report cards, conferences, and daily/weekly parent communication.
Serve on various committees to ensure functionality of the school (Vertical Teams, Committees, etc.).
Participate in a variety of meetings and professional development activities.
Serve the greater FRA community through co-curricular involvement/leadership (coaching sport, sponsoring club, etc.).