Position Summary: Oak Ridge Military Academy (ORMA) is a college preparatory military boarding school for young men and women in grades 7-12. ORMA’s students come from all over the country and world, and the mission of Oak Ridge Military Academy is to provide a diverse educational environment that encourages academic excellence, rewards self-discipline, and develops leadership potential. The structured military environment reinforces the mission and adds a transformative set of skills and values that can be applied throughout life.  

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ORMA is seeking an outstanding candidate to teach High School Spanish and English as a Second Language beginning in August 2023. Courses include Spanish I, II, and II, as well as one ESL support course. Candidates should have certification and qualifications to teach High School Spanish and/or associated experience. Subject expertise and flexibility should be accompanied by excellent oral and written communication skills and an educational philosophy and worldview consistent with the mission and goals of ORMA. He or she must demonstrate proficiency with technology and a willingness to integrate technology into the classroom. He or she must be comfortable differentiating instruction based on the needs of students while maintaining rigorous college preparatory standards.   

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ORMA employees understand their work requires an attitude of servant leadership and dedication to its students and the Academy in general, and sometimes requires flexible hours or additional duties outside of the normal workday. He or she should have a strong desire to contribute to school life beyond the classroom. Dorm parent/campus living opportunities may be available for interested candidates, although not required for employment. 

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Qualifications: 

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree required 

 

Experience and Training 

• Teaching certification in related subject area or grade level desired. 

• Demonstrated leadership experience as a classroom teacher. 

• Experience in curriculum development is preferable. 

• Experience in the use of technology for instruction. 

 

General Requirements 

• A criminal history background check, including driver’s record, is required of all employees. Additional checks may occur on a regular basis. 

• A drug test is required of all employees. Additional tests may be required on a regular basis. 

• Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. 

• References are required; transcripts may be required. 
   

Additional Preference: Additional preference may be shown toward an individual willing and capable of adding value to the Oak Ridge community through participating in non-academic aspects of Oak Ridge Military Academy’s mission including, but not limited to, ORMA’s military and sports programs. 

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To apply, please contact Caroline McKaughan at Academic.Dean@oakridgemilitary.com