Graduate Fellow

Whitefield Academy•Smyrna, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Whitefield Fellows Program provides guidance, training, and experience to college graduates considering teaching as a career. Graduate Fellows are treated as colleagues in their departments, rather than as interns or student teachers, and teach in lower, middle, or upper school classrooms while mentored by colleagues. Fellows team-teach with a mentor teacher and gradually assume the main teaching responsibilities over the course of the year. The role includes participation in an eleven-month Master of Arts in Teaching program at Covenant College, with clinical teaching experience at Whitefield Academy. Fellows receive professional development, onboarding, and ongoing learning and support. Depending on their division, they may also advise 10–15 students. The position is based primarily in a classroom and secondarily in an office. It is a full-time position beginning 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, including word processing, spreadsheets, email, internet, presentation software, and online grade book programs.
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, contributing to the spiritual atmosphere of the school.
Believe and affirm the school’s Statement of Faith.
Commit to the school’s core value of student diversity reflecting the body of Christ and support its diversity vision of 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.
Evidence the fruit of the Spirit in relationships with staff, students, families, and the broader community.
Be actively involved in a local church.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Engage in the eleven-month Master of Arts in Teaching at Covenant College, with clinical teaching experience at Whitefield Academy.
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 and regularly scheduled meetings for learning and support.
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 participation in division and admission activities.
Adhere to the school’s bylaws, policies, and procedures, and to the laws that govern the school and its actions.
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.
Use effective teaching practices and adapt teaching methods, materials, and learning opportunities to 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 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.
Whitefield tuition assistance for students of employees who qualify.
Paid maternity leave.
Free admission to athletic and arts events and performances.
Campus Store discounts.