Employment Opportunities

Our teachers and staff are gifted, called, and committed to the Wilberforce mission. They model the integration of faith and learning, and affirm the spiritual truths that our students learn at home and at church. At Wilberforce we believe in educating the whole student -- mind, body, and soul -- to form a vibrant community of learners. Our faculty are also the leaders of our community of learners, modeling our growth mindset philosophy, and inviting our students to join them in a lifelong love of learning.

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Staff Positions

Steps to Apply for Staff Positions

Development Associate & Executive Assistant (full-time)

The Development Associate (DA) reports to the Head of School (HOS) and Director of Advancement as a shared support to each office. The DA supports the Director of Advancement with donor prospects, print materials & mailings, events, communications, and record keeping. The DA also coordinates the Head of School’s time, commitments, and priorities and supports his work with the Board of Trustees, operations, and school initiatives. The DA will represent the Head of School and Wilberforce both internally and externally. The DA must agree with the School’s Statement of Faith and be loyal to the mission, philosophy, and policies of the school community.

Special note: The DA handles proprietary and confidential information. Due to the nature of this role, parents of Wilberforce students and family members of Wilberforce employees should not apply for the DA position.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Experience:

Experience as an Executive Assistant preferred
Experience with Development preferred

Personal Qualities:

Strong written and verbal communication skills: clear and concise, well-spoken, with excellent grammar, diction, and vocabulary
Strong people skills - personable, representative, and a gatekeeper
Strong administrative skills - detailed, organized, flexible, and resourceful
Strong technical skills - proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, able to learn new platforms quickly
Heart for students and school community
Discretion and discernment - able to keep sensitive information confidential
Flexibility; ability to work in fast-paced, ever changing environment

After School Assistant (part-time)

The Assistant supports the After School Coordinator in all facets of running the After School Program (ASP): supervise students, assist leaders, attendance, dismissal, etc.

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Personal Qualities & Essential Skills:

Enjoys working with students of all ages
High level of professionalism in working with students, parents, and co-workers
Organized and detail-oriented
Team player who is willing to help where needed
Good communication skills
Ability to work independently and take initiative
Flexibility; ability to work in fast-paced, ever changing environment
Technical skills in Google Suites preferred

Work Hours:

M-F, 2:30-5:30pm, following the academic calendar
ASP does not meet on days with early dismissals or when school is not in session

Front Office Administrator Substitute (on call, as-needed)

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.

Faculty Positions

Profile of a Wilberforce Teacher

Personal Qualities:

Credible profession of repentance and faith in Jesus Christ
Godly Character (pastoral and other character references may be required)
Membership or regular attendance at a local church
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 high-school aged children, ability to interact with and lead young adults, strong desire to see students learn well, to know God, and to love God

Education:

Bachelor's degree
Master's degree preferred and reflected in compensation
State or specialty certification preferred

Experience:

Two years of teaching experience are strongly preferred, with exceptions granted for outstanding candidates with demonstrated teaching gifts and call
Ability to teach well as demonstrated by references and student achievement
Mastery of subject matters to be taught, as demonstrated by references, education, and student achievement

Job Responsibilities With Students:

Models for students genuine love for God, love of scripture, and love of learning
Prays (privately) for each student in the class
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 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

Job Responsibilities 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

Job Responsibilities 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

Steps to Apply for Faculty Positions

Substitute Teacher

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

Coach Positions

Profile of a Wilberforce Coach

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

Steps to Apply for Coach Positions

Fall Coach Positions

Winter Coach Positions

Spring Coach Positions

* Currently open positions - updated January 24, 2022

Teachers here are passionate about the subjects they teach, as well as the opportunity they have to influence the lives of our students. Leo Yoon, Middle & Upper School Head

Non-Discrimination Policy

Wilberforce is in compliance with federal, state, and local law in its belief and practice that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity. Accordingly, the school conducts its employment practices without regard to race, color, gender, ancestry, national origin, physical disability, mental disability, age, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local discrimination laws. The school’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. All employees are responsible for complying with the School’s equal employment opportunity policy. The school reserves the right to use religion as a bona fide occupational hiring criterion, due to the mission and nature of our school as a faith-based institution, and in full compliance with all laws. The school reserves the right established by New Jersey law to follow the tenets of its religion in establishing employment criteria.

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