Faculty Fellow Job Smyrna area,Georgia USA,Education / Teaching

The Whitefield Fellows Program gives guidance, training, and experience to college graduates considering teaching as a career. Faculty Fellows are not considered interns or student teachers; rather, they are treated as colleagues within their departments as they teach in real-life lower, middle, or upper school classroom settings under the mentorship of colleagues. Within the scope of the program, the Faculty Fellow team-teaches with a mentor teacher.

Over the course of the year, in a scaffolded approach, the Faculty Fellow will assume the main teaching responsibilities under the mentor teacher’s guidance.

Key Responsibilities:

Assume classroom teaching responsibilities under the guidance of a mentor teacher, as the academic year progresses. Ideally, most fellows are teaching 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 participate actively in professional development opportunities
Participate in year-long onboarding
Attend regularly scheduled meetings for learning and support
Each season, participate as an assistant coach for athletics or help supervise/sponsor a co-curricular and/or extracurricular activity
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis
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 all laws that govern the school and its actions
Other responsibilities as assigned by the administration

Under the guidance of a mentor teacher the Faculty Fellow may be required to:

Implement instructional activities that contribute to a positive environment where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences
Develop well-planned lessons through a Biblical worldview including appropriate work within and outside of the classroom
Effectively use best teaching practices to adapt teaching methods, instructional materials, and learning opportunities to meet students' varying needs and interests
Instruct using a balance of teaching methods that provide students with opportunities to explore, question, investigate, and think critically
Assess student progress through observations, assignments, and assessments,and communicate and collaborate with parents,other teachers, counselors, and administrators regarding students'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

Professional and Personal Attributes, Skills, Knowledge and

Experience:

Strong aptitude and knowledge of the subject matter to be taught
Exhibit a passion for learning and teaching
Ability to develop rapport with students
Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills
Demonstrate computer literacy and proficiency (e.g.,word processing, spreadsheets, email, Internet, presentation software, and online grade book programs). Experience with interactive boards and Schoology(or another learning management system) is preferred
Desire to lead students outside of the classroom in extracurricular activities such as coaching or the arts

In addition, the person should:

Commit to living his/her life under the lordship of Christ
Model a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ, and be a Christian role model in speech, actions, and attitudes, which contributes to the…