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A Learning Community Committed to Discovery, Innovation,
Collaboration, and Excellence.
Cary Academy is an independent, coed, college preparatory day school
for students in grades 6-12. Committed to discovery, innovation,
collaboration and excellence, the school is located on a 66-acre
campus in the heart of the dynamic Research Triangle. Cary Academy
began its inaugural year in August, 1997, with 250 students in
grades 6-10. Having graduated its eighth senior class last June, the
Academy now enrolls 711 students. Cary Academy believes strongly in
educating the whole child, and has a particular goal to create a
learning environment that will serve as a model for all schools in
the use of technology to support student and teacher learning, skill
development, and creativity. All faculty and students in
grades 6-12 teach and learn using tablet computers.
Applications are now invited
for the faculty position outlined below.
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Updated
5/07/2008
Position:
Upper School –
EnglishIn the 9th and
10th grades, our students participate in the Integrated
Humanities Program, focusing on the connections between
world literature, world history, and world arts. In 11th
grade, students study texts from American literature,
exploring a variety of methods of written expression.
Candidates therefore should have an interest in
interdisciplinary connections, a good understanding of a
variety of texts, and a desire to work with colleagues
inside and outside the English Department.
Responsibilities
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Teach four sections of English
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Advise students: provide individual, personal,
and academic guidance to 10-12 students.
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Lead or support extracurricular activities
Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities:
- Cary Academy issued tablet PCs to all students in the fall of 2006. Teachers must be committed to the integration of technology in their teaching.
- Ability to contribute substantially to Cary Academy’s extra-curricular program.
Education:
B.A. in the content
area (M.A. preferred)
Experience:
At least 3 years of
full-time teaching
Salary and Benefits:
An attractive compensation, benefits, and professional
growth program for all staff demonstrates Cary Academy’s
determination to be one of the nation’s most stimulating and
effective schools, and reflects the school’s belief that
only the most talented and motivated people will enable it
to achieve its ambitious goals.
Starting Date: July 28th, 2008
(Commences five days of
orientation and training for new faculty before joining
returning faculty for an additional 7 days prior to the
commencement of classes on August 13.)
The
above is intended to describe the general content of and
requirements for the performance of this job. It is
not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties,
responsibilities or requirements.
Application
Deadline: May 20, 2008
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should email
a cover letter,
resume, educational philosophy and three letters of
recommendation to:
Danielle McGrath
RE:
Upper School English position
Cary Academy
1500 N. Harrison Avenue
Cary, NC 27513
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Cary Academy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer.
EOE M/F/D/V
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