Employment Opportunities

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2. Send the following to employment@wilberforceschool.org
   a. Cover letter
   b. Resume
   c. Staff Application

2021-2022 School Year

The Front Office is the central hub for student information and guest management. The Front Office Administrator is the first point of contact for visitors and members of our community. The Front Office Administrator Substitute is an organized and flexible individual, is comfortable in a hospitality and welcoming role, and learns quickly. The Front Office Administrator Substitute helps with attendance, directs calls and deliveries, aids students with health-related care, and assists with student arrival and dismissal procedures.

Ministry Purpose:
In accordance with Ephesians 4:11-12 and Titus 2:7-8 the Teacher is responsible for training the next generation of Christian leaders and equipping them for a life of service to their Savior, homes, churches, vocations, and communities.

Personal Qualities:

• Be committed to furthering our school’s Christian mission and philosophy of faith-based education
• Agree to uphold our school’s Statement of Faith
• Be willing to submit to and honor the standards outlined in the Employee Handbook and/or Code of Conduct
• Credible profession of repentance and faith in Jesus Christ
• Godly character (pastoral and other character references may be required)
• Membership or faithful attendance at a local church whose beliefs are consistent with the Nicene Creed
• Gift of teaching
• Views teaching as a high calling
• Self-educator and lifetime learner
• Well-spoken with excellent grammar, diction, and vocabulary
• Understanding of and agreement with the missions, philosophy and pedagogy of The Wilberforce School, including classical framework and Charlotte Mason influence
• Teachable and committed to grow, learn, and develop new understanding and skills
• Understanding of and ability to articulate biblical worldview
• Ability to integrate biblical worldview into all subject matters to be studied
• Maturity and emotional stability
• Heart for the age of students being taught
• Strong desire to see students learn well, to know God, and to love God

Responsibilities:

• Spiritual Leadership:
  • Integrate Biblical principles and a Christian worldview into all curricula and teaching.
  • Be prepared to communicate the school’s religious beliefs to students and others who inquire.
  • Follow Matthew 18 principles in addressing issues with students, parents, staff, and administration.

• With Students:
  • Models for students genuine love for God, love of scripture, and love of learning
  • Prays (privately) for each student in the class; prays with the class daily
  • Plans teaching schedule on a daily, weekly, trimester/semester, and yearly basis, with the help of Administration
  • Works through the curriculum at an appropriate pace, with ongoing assessment of how each child is progressing through the material
  • Uses formal and informal assessment tools to measure students' progress
  • Individualizes instruction according to each child's needs while moving everyone toward class-wide high standards of achievement
  • Identifies and addresses academic or disciplinary problems; documents situations and/or alerts the Head of School or parents when appropriate
  • Respects the confidentiality of students, families, and colleagues by using the highest degree of discretion in all communication
  • Completes administrative tasks to maintain smooth operation of classroom

• With Parents:
  • Views parents as students' primary teachers
  • Views parent-teacher communication as highly important and valuable; expresses to parents a commitment to teach and nurture their child
  • Communicates with parents when issues arise with their child, whether in academics, discipline, or other matters
  • Makes parents aware of what is being taught at school through work sent home and other means

• With Other Teachers:
  • Contributes to a cooperative and collegial atmosphere among teachers and staff
  • Participates in teacher mentoring relationships and is committed to personal/professional growth
  • Participates in training, devotionals, and other meeting and initiatives
  • Performs both teaching and non-teaching tasks with attention to quality, detail, timeliness, and professionalism

1. Review our website, particularly our school mission, philosophy and history.
2. Review Profile of a Wilberforce Teacher.
3. Send the following to employment@wilberforceschool.org:
   a. Cover Letter
   b. Resume
   c. Faculty Application | Part 1

The International Student Coordinator (ISC) serves as an ambassador of The Wilberforce School to our international students and families. As an ambassador for the school, the ISC works with the Admissions Director to lead students through the international student admissions process, teaches ESL classes for current international students, and supports our international community by planning enfolding events that help to integrate international students and families into our community. The ISC is the support system for international families and students.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree

Experience:
Two years of teaching experience preferred

Responsibilities:

• International Student Coordinator Responsibilities:
  • Work with new international families to integrate them into the school
  • Maintain and improve school relationship with international and host families
  • Coordinate and participate in recruitment and re-recruitment events
  • Work with our current families for word of mouth recruitment
  • Review and improve the international student ambassador program, orientation, and communication processes
• English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher Responsibilities:
  

• Teaches all Middle and Upper School ESL students as the schedule allows

(See Profile of a Wilberforce Teacher for personal qualities and other responsibilities.)

The Learning Support Specialist (LSS) provides support to students in the Lower School in collaboration with the classroom teacher and the Lower School Head. The LSS assesses Lower Grammar (up to 2nd grade) students’ reading four times a year and creates a plan for students who are not yet meeting expectations. This takes place in individual or small group instruction that the LSS plans and executes. The LSS also supports teachers by providing evidence-based feedback regarding student progress and communicating with families as needed.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree preferred and reflected in compensation
• Certification or endorsement as a reading specialist preferred

Experience:

• Two years of teaching experience
• Ability to teach well as demonstrated by references and student achievement
• Experience in Orton-Gillingham based reading support

Responsibilities:

• Works collaboratively with the Lower School Head and classroom teachers to assess student needs and plan for remediation
• Implements and evaluates programs of instruction for small groups of students, attending to individual learning needs and the paradigm of Christian classical education
• Uses formal and informal assessment tools to measure students' progress
• Serves as a resource to parents and teachers by communicating assessment results and student progress
• Assists the Lower School Head and Lower Grammar Lead Teacher in the development and refinement of the Lower Grammar language arts program

(See Profile of a Wilberforce Teacher for personal qualities and other responsibilities.)

The Wilberforce School is expanding and adding to our faculty. We are looking for industrious and collegial Christian educators, who exhibit both a growth mindset and a commitment to seeing their students holistically. Teachers who are experienced with intensive phonics instruction and Charlotte Mason pedagogy will feel at home in our Lower School. Whatever their experience, we look for flexible and positive teachers who are both learners and doers.

(See Profile of a Wilberforce Teacher for background, personal qualities, and responsibilities.)

The Wilberforce School is expanding and adding to our faculty for the next school year. We seek a Middle/Upper School teacher who will facilitate discussion in narration-based classes on literature, history, and language arts (writing, revising, speaking, grammar, logical argumentation). In the classroom, this teacher will model a love of words, of story, and of learning in community. In Upper School, the Humane Letters class encourages students to understand and analyze the enduring principles of Western civilization through careful, integrated study of both history and great literature. In the Middle/Upper School, classes may include both single-gender and coeducational settings, providing students more room to explore and discuss their studies. This position includes some administrative support responsibilities.

(See Profile of a Wilberforce Teacher for background, personal qualities, and responsibilities.)

The Wilberforce School is expanding and adding to our faculty for the next school year. The Middle School Science & Upper School Physics Teacher demonstrates subject knowledge and the ability to engage students with an inquiry-based pedagogy. The teacher incorporates demonstrations and laboratory activities. 11th and 12th grade students use MATLAB programming language as part of Physics/MATLAB course. Additional capacities, such as computer programming, are helpful for this position.

(See Profile of a Wilberforce Teacher for background, personal qualities, and responsibilities.)

The Wilberforce School is expanding and adding to our faculty for the next school year. We seek an Upper School Spanish teacher to join our language department. Spanish is a language option for 10-12th grade students.

(See Profile of a Wilberforce Teacher for background, personal qualities, and responsibilities.

Substitutes may be asked to teach any grade level, for either half or full days. This is a great way for us to get to know you and for you to become familiar with our distinctive culture. Job expectations will vary, depending on grade level and subject.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• Teaching experience is preferred, with exceptions granted for outstanding candidates with demonstrated teaching gifts and calling
• Ability to teach well, as demonstrated by references
• Availability at least 3 days/week, 7:45am-3:15pm

Questions before applying to be a substitute teacher? Contact employment@wilberforceschool.org

Experience:

• Experience as a player
• Experience as a coach

Personal Qualities:

• Positive approach to interactions with students, parents, officials, and the coaches and players of opposing teams
• Credible profession of repentance and faith in Jesus Christ
• Godly character (pastoral and other character reference may be required)
• Understanding of and agreement with the mission, philosophy, and pedagogy of The Wilberforce School
• Membership or regular attendance at a local church

Job Responsibilities:

• Communicate effectively with the Athletic Director, athletes, and parents
• Plan for and run practices four days a week (3:00-5:00 pm); no practices/competitions on school breaks/holidays (US teams may have weekend competitions)
• Work 10 hours/week, which includes planning, practices, and competition

1. Review our website, particularly our school mission, philosophy, and history
2. Review Profile of a Wilberforce Coach
3. Send the following to patrice.wright@wilberforceschool.org
   a. Cover Letter
   b. Resume

MS Boys Soccer
MS Girls Soccer*
MS XC
US Girls Soccer
US Boys Soccer
US XC

MS Girls Basketball*
MS Boys Basketball*
MS Swim
US Girls Basketball*
US Boys Basketball
US Swim

MS Girls Lacrosse*
MS Boys Lacrosse*
MS Track (co-ed)*
US Girls Lacrosse
US Track
US Boys Crew*