Math Teacher and Outdoor Trip Leader

A position at French Broad River Academy is more than just a job; it’s a calling. Potential staff must have a passion for developing relationships with adolescents, an affinity for (and experience in) outdoor/wilderness settings, and a willingness to wear many different hats beyond that of a classroom instructor. We work hard and we ask a lot of our teachers, but we find that the rewards of this calling are infinite.

For the  school year, FBRA is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Math Teacher and Outdoor Trip Leader at the Girls Program.

Candidates of any gender are welcome to apply. More information on qualifications and the application process are below. First priority will be given to candidates who apply by Friday September 4, 2026. After this date, applications and interviews will continue on a rolling basis until positions are filled.

• First and foremost, ensuring the physical and emotional safety of all FBRA students when they are in the school’s care.
• Serving as a life mentor and role model for our students.
• Actively enforcing and upholding the FBRA school culture as outlined in our mission statement: “to build character and integrity for a lifetime of learning, service, and leadership.”
• Sustain an inclusive community and include our EDI standards in curriculum goals.
• Performing all duties related to teaching the primary subject - planning lessons in alignment with our curriculum, teaching powerful & engaging classes, working individually as needed with students, maintaining grades/gradebook, collaborating as a part of a subject‑area team, and engaging in regular communication about academic progress with parents & students.
• Performing additional teaching duties on elective, PE, and enrichment topics.
• Serving as a trip leader on weekly outdoor field lessons (may include canoeing, hiking, skiing, service work, and climbing) as well as periodic overnight trips.
• Serving as an international trip leader to Costa Rica.
• Exhibiting excellent teamwork and time management skills.
• Maintaining a growth mindset in all areas of FBRA programming and instruction.
• Attending meetings, special events, and occasional after‑school commitments.

• Proficiency and understanding of the subject area(s) interested in teaching.
• Teaching and instruction experience in a traditional school and/or outdoor education setting.
• Bachelor's degree minimum.
• Demonstrated experience and interest working with adolescents.
• Willingness and interest to build skills and expand competencies in academics, social/emotional student development, technical outdoor skills, and Spanish language and Hispanic culture.

• Personal and/or professional experience in whitewater activities
• Proficiency and understanding of the Spanish language and Hispanic culture
• Outdoor instruction certifications for paddling, climbing, skiing, or wilderness medicine
• Music instruction ability
• Art instruction ability
• Master’s degree or PhD
• Current Teacher’s License
• International trip leading experience
• Social and Emotional Learning training or coaching experience
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion training or coaching experience
• Prior coaching experience (e.g. athletics, speech, chess)
• Advanced extracurricular skills that could apply to an educational setting (e.g. theater production, STEM teaching experience)
• Mindfulness instruction experience

• Salary:
  Base Starting Salary $40,000. Increases with additional relevant certifications, degrees, and other roles/responsibilities undertaken.
• Benefits
  • Employer Sponsored Health Plan- FBRA provides a monthly contribution towards premium.
  • FBRA provides a Mac Book, an iPhone, and a cellular plan for all employees.
  • Complimentary uniform items and outdoor gear necessary to perform job duties
  • Access to industry pro purchase on outdoor gear
  • Dependents eligible for 50% discount on tuition