Employment Opportunities

Part-time
2021-2022 School Year

The Wilberforce School is seeking a part-time Intern. The candidate is a college student or is taking a gap year. The Intern would support classroom instruction, school activities, and operations in the Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools. The Intern will gain a broad experience by supporting teachers’ use of various technologies, supporting events, and teaching (within the Intern's area of competence). The Wilberforce Intern reports directly to the Middle and Upper School Head.

Steps to apply:

1. Review our website, particularly our school mission, philosophy and history
2. Send the following to employment@wilberforceschool.org

• Cover
• Resume
• Faculty Application | Part 1

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 aught, as demonstrated by references, education, and student achievement

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

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

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

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

• 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
US Girls Lacrosse
US Boys Lacrosse*
US Track