Faculty Fellow

Whitefield Academy•Smyrna, GA

About The Position

The Whitefield Fellows Program provides guidance, training, and practical experience to college graduates considering teaching as a career. Faculty Fellows are treated as colleagues within their departments—not as interns or student teachers—and teach in lower, middle, or upper school classrooms under the mentorship of colleagues. Fellows team-teach with a mentor teacher and gradually assume the main teaching responsibilities over the course of the year. Ideally, most fellows teach at least one class by the end of the first grading period. The role combines classroom teaching and student support with professional development, collaboration, and participation in school activities. Depending on the school division, a Fellow may also serve as an advisor to 10–15 students. This full-time position is scheduled to begin August 2, 2027.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Strong aptitude and knowledge of the subject matter to be taught.
Passion for learning and teaching.
Ability to develop rapport with students.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Computer literacy and proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, email, the Internet, presentation software, and online grade-book programs.
Commitment to living under the lordship of Christ and modeling a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ as a Christian role model in speech, actions, and attitudes.
Belief in and affirmation of the school’s Statement of Faith.
Commitment to the school’s core value of student experiences of diversity reflecting the body of Christ and support for its diversity vision of unity in Christ.
Evidence of consistent spiritual activities, including worship at a local church, fellowship with the body of Christ, personal devotional time, and individual study of scripture.
Evidence of the fruit of the Spirit in relationships with staff, students, families, and the wider community.
Active involvement in a local church.

Nice To Haves

Experience with interactive boards and Schoology or another learning management system.
Desire to lead students in extracurricular activities outside the classroom, such as coaching or the arts.

Responsibilities

Assume classroom teaching responsibilities under the guidance of a mentor teacher, progressively taking on more responsibility during the academic year.
Work one-on-one with students who need additional help, using different instructional methods.
Participate actively in professional development opportunities, year-long onboarding, and regularly scheduled learning and support meetings.
Each season, serve as an assistant coach for athletics or help supervise or sponsor a co-curricular or extracurricular activity.
Communicate regularly and effectively with students, parents, and other professionals, orally and in writing.
Observe and collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment.
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
Demonstrate stewardship of school resources and spaces.
Collaborate with colleagues and staff to support the school community, including participation in division and admission activities.
Follow the school’s bylaws, policies, and procedures, and comply with applicable laws.
Perform other responsibilities assigned by the administration.
Under a mentor teacher’s guidance, implement instructional activities that create a positive environment and engage students in meaningful learning.
Develop well-planned lessons through a Biblical worldview, including appropriate work inside and outside the classroom.
Adapt teaching methods, instructional materials, and learning opportunities to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
Use a balance of teaching methods that gives students opportunities to explore, question, investigate, and think critically.
Assess student progress through observations, assignments, and assessments, and communicate and collaborate with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators about student progress.
Maintain effective and efficient record-keeping procedures.
Integrate thoughtful use of technology to enhance classroom instruction.
Serve as an advisor for 10–15 students when working in middle or upper school.

Benefits

Competitive health, dental, and vision benefits
Life insurance for employees, spouses, and dependents
Long-term disability insurance for employees
403(b) match
Additional time off, including Thanksgiving week, Christmas break, spring break, and national holidays
Free lunch
Graduate school tuition assistance for eligible employees
Tuition assistance for employees’ students at Whitefield, for those who qualify
Paid maternity leave
Free admission to athletic and arts events and performances
Campus Store discounts