Middle School English Teacher 25-26

Applications are now being accepted for an immediate opening as a Full-Time Middle School English Teacher.

The Cape Fear Academy Community

Located in Wilmington NC Cape Fear Academy is southeastern North Carolinas premier PK3-12 independent school. As a vibrant learning community of 800 students and 144 faculty and staff CFA is guided by the mission of discovering and developing individual potential preparing each student for success in college and life. To accomplish this goal CFA offers students an impressive array of opportunities in academics the visual and performing arts and athletics. Our 47-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 importantly CFA boasts a committed faculty and staff who live the schools mission in their daily interactions with students.

Culture and Professional Development

Teachers at Cape Fear Academy deliver high quality instruction that emphasizes critical thinking written and oral communication and collaboration in a technology-rich environment. CFAs academic curriculum establishes clear coordinated goals for each course and grade level while allowing teachers the freedom to be creative and innovative in their instructional choices.

Academic departments foster collaborative decisions about curriculum materials and departmental goals. This high level of collegiality and strong support for continuous professional development make CFA an ideal place to grow professionally.

All members of the CFA community are expected to uphold and foster the core values of respect integrity resilience and accountability. These values are the cornerstone of school-wide commitment to developing student leadership skills in our students preparing them for success in college and life.

Position Details

Position: Grade 7 English Teacher for the current 2025-2026 School Year.

Intended Start Date: Seeking a candidate that could begin immediately. We are willing to honor a committed candidates required notice period with their current employer.

Major Responsibilities:

• Teach five sections of 7th Grade English.
• Create an inviting and engaging classroom culture.
• Serve as a faculty advisor to assigned students.
• Provide a range of instructional and assessment strategies leveraging technology to meet the needs of students.
• Provide instructional support to individual and small student groups.
• Communicate proactively and build positive relationships with students and families.
• Collaborate with departmental and divisional colleagues to create engaging lessons and a positive school culture.
• Track student data and uphold high behavioral and academic expectations.
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned including proctoring a study hall.

Qualifications

• A strong understanding of Middle School student development and a passion for English reading writing and literature.
• Demonstrated knowledge of modern teaching methodologies instructional techniques and pedagogical principles.
• An interest in and ability to contribute to extracurricular activities and a commitment to community and belonging.
• Ideal candidate should have a demonstrated record of teaching excellence a commitment to professional development and the ability to motivate and encourage students academically and personally.

Education: Bachelors degree required Masters degree preferred.

Experience: Three or more years of Middle School teaching experience strongly preferred.

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

• We offer competitive compensation and a robust selection of benefits including:
• Heavily subsidized Health Insurance for employees.
• Employer-paid Life and Long-Term Disability insurance.
• A full complement of optional group insurance plans (Dental Vision Flexible Spending Accounts and Voluntary Life Insurance for employees and families).
• Retirement contributions may begin immediately and we offer a 6% match after one year of service.

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