Career Opportunities

Updated: September 7, 2022

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
At The Founders Academy

English Teacher

The Founders Academy, a free charter public middle and high school in Manchester, New Hampshire seeks an English Teacher.

Experience, creativity, and passion for the subject are desirable, as are skilled teaching of the writing process, grammar, and project-based learning, as well as a love of literature.

The English program aligns with the mission of the school, which is to develop citizens and leaders, who are knowledgeable about America’s founding principles and history and who will make informed decisions to preserve our liberty. 

The ideal candidate will be invested in The Founders Academy and provide a wide array of opportunities for students to learn.

This is a permanent full-time position available for the 2022-23 school year.

Qualifications  
Familiarity with the school’s mission
Investment in student success
Bachelor’s Degree
Previous experience preferred
Knowledge of curriculum development preferred

Responsibilities 
Plan and implement content specific lessons
Give feedback to students
Assess student growth
Communicate with parents
Develop curriculum
Other duties as assigned

Conclusion 
Teaching experience, a passion for the subject, and the ability to work well in a collaborative environment are desirable. This is an excellent opportunity for a creative teacher to assist in the development of an innovative curriculum according to his or her own gifts and interests. Familiarity with the school's mission and vision is essential. Salary is between $40,000-$45,000 per year. Please send resume, recommendations and other pertinent information to Cassie Hayes, The Founders Academy, 5 Perimeter Road, Manchester, NH 03103 or [email protected]. 


Part Time Biology Teacher 2021-2022

The Founders Academy chartered public school seeks a part time biology teacher for the 2021-2022 school year and beyond. Detailed course descriptions and syllabi for these classes can be found online at www.thefoundersacademy.org.

Teaching experience, a passion for the subject, and the ability to work well in a collaborative environment are desirable. This is an excellent opportunity for a creative teacher to assist in the development of an innovative curriculum according to his or her own gifts and interests.

Familiarity with the school's mission and vision is essential (www.thefoundersacademy.org). Please send resume, recommendations and examples of lesson plans, experiments, and projects to Cassie Hayes, The Founders Academy, 5 Perimeter Road, Manchester, NH 03103 or [email protected].



Para-Educator 

The Founders Academy Public Charter School, grades 5-12, is seeking an experienced middle / high school para-educator with a passion for helping students to succeed. The mission of the school is to develop educated citizens and leaders who are knowledgeable about our past and who will apply the principles expressed in our founding documents to make wise choices to preserve our liberty while preparing students to use the 21st century skills to compete in the society we live in.  

The para-educator performs a variety of instructional and/or support duties to assist the school and teachers in instruction, supervision, and education of students with special needs. May work with students on an individual basis or in small groups to help complete assigned work and keep students on task.

The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic team player who has a high school diploma, two or more years of college preferred, and who has experience working with students in a middle or high school setting.

If you think this description aligns with your experience, abilities, and interests, please send your resume and letters of recommendation to Cassie Hayes, Dean of School, The Founders Academy, 5 Perimeter Road, Manchester, NH 03103 or [email protected].


Middle/High School Science Teacher

Introduction 
The Founders Academy, a free charter public middle and high school in Manchester, New Hampshire seeks a Middle/High School Science Teacher

The ideal candidate will be invested in The Founders Academy and provide a wide array of opportunities for students to learn.

This is a permanent full-time position available for the 2022-23 school year.

Qualifications  
• Familiarity with the school’s mission
• Investment in student success
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Previous experience preferred
• Knowledge of curriculum development preferred

Responsibilities 
• Plan and implement content specific lessons
• Give feedback to students
• Assess student growth
• Communicate with parents
• Develop curriculum
• Other duties as assigned

Conclusion 
Teaching experience, a passion for the subject, and the ability to work well in a collaborative environment are desirable. This is an excellent opportunity for a creative teacher to assist in the development of an innovative curriculum according to his or her own gifts and interests. Familiarity with the school's mission and vision is essential. Salary is between $40,000-$45,000 per year. Please send resume, recommendations and other pertinent information to Cassie Hayes, The Founders Academy, 5 Perimeter Road, Manchester, NH 03103 or [email protected]. 


Internships

An internship at The Founders Academy provides excellent exposure to a fast-paced, professional, academic environment for those interested in a career in teaching and / or school administration.

The Founders Academy seeks individuals interested in unpaid internships to assist with school administration. Interns will work with school administrators, teachers and students in the daily affairs of a charter school dedicated to leadership, history and liberty. Proficiency on Windows, Word, and Google Docs, along with excellent interpersonal skills and professional confidentiality are required.

Position is subject to reference and background checks. Scheduling is flexible. 

Resumes accepted year round in the following subject areas:
- History
- Math
- World Languages
- English
- Economics
- Science
- Art
- Chorus
- Band
- Business 
- Finance
- Technology / Computer Science

Please send resume, recommendations and other pertinent information to Christine Tyrie, The Founders Academy, 5 Perimeter Road, Manchester, NH 03103 or [email protected].



About The Founders Academy

Founded in 2014, The Founders Academy is a free public charter school for grades 5-12 located at 5 Perimeter Road in Manchester. The school's mission focuses on the virtues of the Founding Fathers, leadership, character building, classical and challenging education in the core subjects and elective courses. Established by the Founders Academy Foundation, the school offers the opportunity for each student to pursue mastery in their studies. Although the school is public, there is an application and possible lottery process for admittance. For more information or to schedule a visit, go to www.thefoundersacademy.org or call (603) 952-4705.

The Founders Academy Public Charter School
5 Perimeter Road
Manchester, NH 03103

The Founders Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. This refers to, but is not limited to, the provisions of the following:
• Titles IV, VI, and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 - race color, national origin
• The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
• The Age Discrimination Act of 1975
• Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) - sex
• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) - disability
• The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) - disability
• NH Law against discrimination (RSA 354-A)
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