Graduate Fellow

Whitefield Academy • Mableton, GA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Whitefield Fellows Program provides guidance, training, and experience to college graduates considering teaching as a career. Graduate Fellows are colleagues within their departments—not interns or student teachers—and teach in real-life lower, middle, or upper school classrooms under the mentorship of colleagues. Fellows team-teach with a mentor and, over the course of the year, take on the main teaching responsibilities through a scaffolded process. The program includes an eleven-month Master of Arts in Teaching at Covenant College, with clinical teaching experience at Whitefield Academy.

The position is primarily classroom-based and secondarily office-based. Fellows participate in onboarding, professional development, regular learning and support meetings, staff meetings, and committee work as required. They work with students, families, colleagues, and the wider school community, and support the school’s Christian mission and policies. Under a mentor teacher’s guidance, Fellows may plan and deliver instruction, adapt teaching approaches to students’ needs, assess and communicate student progress, maintain records, integrate technology, and advise students in middle or upper school.

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, Internet, presentation software, and online grade book programs.
• Commitment 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 Whitefield’s core value that students experience 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.
• Evidence the fruit of the Spirit in relationships with staff members, students, families, and the wider 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 needing extra help, using different instructional methods.
• Commit to and participate actively in professional development opportunities.
• Participate in year-long onboarding.
• Attend 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 bylaws, policies, and procedures, and to laws governing the school and its actions.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the administration.
• Under a mentor teacher’s guidance, implement instructional activities that promote a positive environment and meaningful student 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 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.
• Meaningful student relationships and a supportive Christian community.
• Focus on professional growth and mentoring.
• Dedicated Academic Enrichment Center and student success coaching for students needing extra support outside the classroom.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level