Employment Opportunities

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

We have arranged a work-study partnership with Westminster Theological Seminary in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania whereby one can teach at Wilberforce and work on a WTS degree at the same time. For every year of new service teaching at Wilberforce, our school will pay for a semester of courses at Westminster. Please note that teachers must apply and be accepted to Westminster and to this program at Wilberforce. For more information, inquire here.

The Wilberforce School is seeking a cultural and academic leader of the faculty, staff, and students of grades 6-12. Read the Upper School Head Opportunity Profile.

Steps to apply:

1. Review our website, particularly our school mission, philosophy and history.
2. Review the Upper School Head Opportunity Profile.
3. Send the following to employment@wilberforceschool.org:
   a. Cover Letter
   b. Resume

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

Steps to Apply:

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

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

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.

Steps to Apply:

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 Wilberforce School is expanding and adding to our faculty for the next school year. We seek a Middle School Science teacher who is experienced in teaching topics in biology, chemical science, and physical science. Teaching certification or MA preferred. Experience teaching middle and/or high school students is preferred.

Steps to apply:

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

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.

Steps to apply:

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

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 walter.reynolds@wilberforceschool.org
   a. Cover Letter
   b. Resume