Faculty Fellow

Whitefield Academy•Mableton, GA

4d•Onsite

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. They teach in real-life lower, middle, or upper school classroom settings while working with a mentor teacher. As the academic year progresses, fellows gradually assume the main teaching responsibilities under their mentor’s guidance. The position includes classroom instruction, individual support for students, professional development, meetings, and participation in athletics or co-curricular and extracurricular activities. Under a mentor teacher’s guidance, fellows may plan and deliver instruction, assess and communicate about student progress, maintain records, use technology, and advise students in middle or upper school. This is a full-time position beginning August 2, 2027.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
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, including word processing, spreadsheets, email, the Internet, presentation software, and online grade book programs.
Desire to lead students outside the classroom in extracurricular activities such as coaching or the arts.
Commit to living under the lordship of Christ; model a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ and serve as a Christian role model in speech, actions, and attitudes.
Believe and affirm the school’s Statement of Faith.
Commit to exhibiting Whitefield’s core value of student experiences of diversity reflecting the body of Christ and support the school’s diversity vision aimed at unity in Christ.
Demonstrate consistent spiritual activities, such as worship at a local church, fellowship with the body of Christ, personal devotional time, and individual study of scripture.
Demonstrate the fruit of the Spirit in relationships with staff members, students, families, and the community.
Be actively involved in a local church.

Nice To Haves

Experience with interactive boards and Schoology or another learning management system is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assume classroom teaching responsibilities under a mentor teacher’s guidance as the academic year progresses; ideally, teach at least one class by the end of the first grading period.
Work one-on-one with students who need extra help, using different instructional methods.
Commit to and actively participate in professional development opportunities.
Participate in year-long onboarding.
Attend regularly scheduled meetings for learning and support.
Each season, assist with athletics coaching or help supervise or sponsor a co-curricular or extracurricular activity.
Communicate regularly and effectively, orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals.
Observe and collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment.
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
Demonstrate stewardship of Whitefield resources and spaces.
Collaborate with colleagues and staff to support the school community, including participating in division and admission activities.
Adhere to school bylaws, policies, and procedures, and to applicable laws.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the administration.
Under a mentor teacher’s guidance, implement instructional activities that foster a positive environment and meaningful student engagement.
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 students’ varying needs and interests using effective teaching practices.
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 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 if 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 for Thanksgiving week, Christmas break, spring break, and national holidays.
Free lunch.
Graduate school tuition assistance for those who qualify.
Whitefield tuition assistance for employees’ students for those who qualify.
Paid maternity leave.
Free admission to athletic and arts events and performances.
Campus Store discounts.