7^th and 8^th Grade Social Studies Teacher

Grade levels: 7^th and 8^th Grade
Departments: Middle School

Location: Middle School Classroom 
Immediate supervisors: Head of Middle School 

Anticipated Start: Fall 2023

Teacher’s Primary Purpose: To design and implement creative and engaging social studies lessons that allow each student the opportunity to reach their God-given potential in a way that supports the mission and values of the school.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Specialization and passion for teaching social studies (primarily United States History)

• Staying current with teaching strategies, techniques, and educational technology 

• Plan and implement school a Middle School Geography Bowl 

• Consistent and clear parent and student communication

• Working collaboratively with administrators and colleagues  

• Participation on school committees 

• Attendance and participation in divisional meetings 

• Student arrival and/or dismissal duties 

• Adherence to Woodland’s Faculty Guidelines 

• Participating in professional development 

• Supervision of students 

• Ability to work well with others in a collaborative independent Christian school environment

• Implementation of Woodland’s Educational Philosophy 

• Support the school’s Statement of Faith
  
  

Experience & Physical Requirements: 

• Teaching experience (minimum of three years preferred but not required) 

• Bachelor’s Degree Required, Master’s degree preferred in related field 

• Valid teacher licensure preferred 

• Proficient in advanced technology skills 

• Ability to regularly sit, turn, bend, reach, walk, talk, hear, and visually identify visitors 

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds 

Interested and qualified candidates should complete the online application and email a cover letter, resume, and personal statement of educational philosophy (PDF version) to employment@woodlandschool.org or mail to: Woodland Presbyterian School, Attn: Employment, 5217 Park Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38119

Woodland believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

Art Teacher

Grade levels: Early Childhood – 8^th Grade
Departments: Early Childhood, Lower School, and Middle School

Location: Art room with kiln
Immediate supervisors: Head of Lower School and Head of Middle School 

Anticipated Start: Fall 2023

Art Teacher’s Primary Purpose: To design and implement creative and engaging art lessons that allow each student the opportunity to reach their God-given potential in a way that supports the mission and values of the school.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Specialization and passion for teaching art including pottery, mixed media, drawing, painting, chalk drawing and art history

• Staying current with teaching strategies, techniques, and educational technology 

• Entering student artwork into local art contests and creation and execution of school wide art projects 

• Plan and implement school wide spring art show 

• Support the design and creation of sets for middle school theater production

• Consistent and clear parent and student communication

• Working collaboratively with administrators and colleagues  

• Participation on school committees 

• Attendance and participation in divisional meetings 

• Student arrival and/or dismissal duties 

• Adherence to Faculty Guidelines 

• Participating in professional development 

• Supervision of students 

• Ability to work well with others in a collaborative independent Christian school environment

• Implementation of Woodland’s Educational Philosophy 

• Support the school’s Statement of Faith

Experience & Physical Requirements: 

• Teaching experience (minimum of three years preferred but not required) 

• Bachelor’s Degree Required, Master’s degree preferred in related field 

• Valid teacher licensure preferred 

• Proficient in advanced technology skills 

• Ability to regularly sit, turn, bend, reach, walk, talk, hear, and visually identify visitors 

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds 
  
  

Interested and qualified candidates should complete the online application and email a cover letter, resume, and personal statement of educational philosophy (PDF version) to employment@woodlandschool.org or mail to: Woodland Presbyterian School, Attn: Employment, 5217 Park Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38119

Woodland believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

Job title: Information Technologies Specialist and 5^th- 8^th Grade Computer Science/STEM Teacher 

Information Technologies Specialist Primary Purpose: To maintain, support, and troubleshoot the IT needs of teachers, administrators, and students, including the planning and deployment of the 1:1 laptop program for seventh and eighth grade students.

Teaching Primary Purpose: To design and implement creative, engaging, and differentiated STEM/Computer Science lessons that allow each student the opportunity to reach their God-given potential in a way that supports the mission and values of the school.

Immediate supervisors: Head of School & Head of Middle School

Anticipated Start: July 1, 2023

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• In-depth knowledge and ability to troubleshoot end-user hardware (computers, I-Pads, etc.)  and software programs 

• Specialization and passion for teaching Computer Science/STEM to middle school students  

• Implementation of Woodland’s Educational Philosophy 

• Staying current with teaching strategies, techniques, and educational technology 

• Consistent and clear parent and student communication

• Working collaboratively with administrators and colleagues  

• Planning and directing a grade level play 

• Planning and attendance of field trips 

• Participation on school committees 

• Attendance and participation in divisional meetings 

• Student arrival and/or dismissal duties 

• Adherence to Faculty Guidelines 

• Participating in professional development 

• Supervision of students 

• Ability to work well with others in a collaborative independent school environment

• Support the school’s Statement of Faith
  

Experience & Physical Requirements: 

• Minimum of three years of experience in field is preferred 

• Bachelor’s Degree Required, Master’s degree preferred in related field 

• Valid teacher licensure preferred 

• Advanced technology skills, Woodland primarily deploys Apple products across campus 

• Ability to regularly sit, turn, bend, reach, walk, talk, hear, and visually identify visitors 

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds 

Interested and qualified candidates should complete the online application and email a cover letter, resume, and personal statement of educational philosophy (PDF version) to employment@woodlandschool.org or mail to: Woodland Presbyterian School, Attn: Employment, 5217 Park Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38119

Woodland believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

Job title: Early Childhood Associate Teacher 

Grade level: Pre-kindergarten (3 year olds)
Department: Early Childhood
Location: Early Childhood classrooms
Immediate supervisor: Head of Early Childhood
Job summary: Specialized instruction of preschoolers 

Early Childhood Associate Teacher’s Primary Purpose: To design, model, and create learning experiences for Early Childhood students that allow each student the opportunity to reach their God-given potential in a way that supports the mission and values of the school. 

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Specialization and passion for teaching Early Childhood students 

• Working closely with a lead classroom teacher 

• Implementation of Woodland’s Educational Philosophy 

• Staying current with teaching strategies, techniques, and educational technology 

• Consistent and clear parent and student communication 

• Working collaboratively with administrators and colleagues 

• Planning and directing grade level plays and/or performances 

• Planning and attendance of field trips 

• Participation on school committees 

• Attendance and participation in divisional meetings 

• Student arrival and/or dismissal duties 

• Adherence to Faculty Guidelines 

• Participating in professional development 

• Supervision of students 

• Ability to work well with others in a collaborative independent school environment 

• Support the school’s Statement of Faith 

Experience & Physical Requirements: 

• Teaching experience (minimum of three years) 

• Bachelor’s Degree Required, Master’s degree preferred in related field 

• Valid teacher licensure preferred 

• Proficient to advanced technology skills 

• Ability to regularly sit, turn, bend, reach, walk, talk, hear, and visually identify visitors 

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds 

Interested and qualified candidates should complete the online application and email a cover letter, resume, and personal statement of educational philosophy (PDF version) to employment@woodlandschool.org or mail to: Woodland Presbyterian School, Attn: Employment, 5217 Park Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38119 

Girls Physical Education Teacher (Full-Time)
Grade levels: PK – 8 Department: Early Childhood, Lower School, Middle School
This position reports to the Head of Middle School and the Head of Early Childhood/Lower School
Job summary: Specialized instruction in Physical Education

Job Responsibilities:

• Specialization in physical education teaching

• Ability to coach sports at a competitive middle school level

• Participation on school committees

• Attendance at divisional meetings

• Dismissal duties and lunchroom duties

• Adhering to Faculty Guidelines

• Staying up to date with teaching strategies, techniques, etc.

• Keeping current with basic technology  

• Regular and clear parent and student communication

• Participating in professional development

• Supervision of students during class and other school activities

• Recording and documenting students' grades and conduct

• Being a member of the Specialists’ Teachers Team

Knowledge/Experience/Physical Requirements:

• Teaching experience (minimum of three years preferred)

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in field

• Master’s Degree preferred but not required

• Teacher’s Certificate preferred but not required

• Proficient to Advanced technology skills

• Ability to regularly sit, turn, bend, reach, walk, talk, hear, and visually identify visitors and regularly lift up to 25 pounds

• A team player with the ability to work well with others 

Qualified applicants should submit an application, resume, and philosophy of teaching to Adam Moore, Head of School, via email at amoore@woodlandschool.org or by mail to 5217 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38119.

After-School Care Counselors are in charge of children age 2 through eighth grade that stay after school. In this role, your duties could include leading a variety of activities, games, serving snacks, helping students with homework. After-school care counselors offer students the chance to be productive and have fun in a safe and supportive environment.

Successful After School Care Counselors possess the following qualities and/or skills:

• Strong communication skills, counselors must be able to talk with students and colleagues about the progress of children in their care
• Patience and strong decision-making skills
• Instructional and Interpersonal skills
• Ability to regularly sit, turn, bend, reach, walk, talk, hear and visually observe students and the environment 
• Ability to follow and enforce safety policies 
• Flexibility and adaptability to new situations  
• Assist in recreation programs
• Assist with student check‐in/out
• Attend all training meetings
• Willingness to work indoors and outdoors
• Must be 18 years old or older and be able to pass a background and reference check

Work Hours and Compensation:
The position of After School Care Counselor is a seasonal position that is paid once a month, starting salary is $10/hour. The daily hours worked vary but run no longer than 2:30-6:30; a specific work schedule is created upon hire.

Substitute Teacher

Grade Levels: Little Woodland (two year olds) – eighth grade
Department: Early Childhood, Lower School, and Middle School
Immediate Supervisor: Division Director

Job Summary: Substitute for regular classroom teacher

Job Responsibilities:
• Assume all duties and responsibilities of regular classroom teacher;
• Follow lesson plans provided by classroom teacher and facilitate learning opportunities for students;
• Supervise students throughout daily routine in a variety of settings;
• Communicate effectively and interact with students and staff (With parents, as necessary);
• Provide an environment and climate conducive to the cognitive, educational, social, emotional, and physical development of children;
• Other duties as requested.

Knowledge/Experience/Physical Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Education or a related field
• Experience working with children, preferably as a classroom teacher
• Ability to regularly sit, turn, bend, reach, walk, talk, hear and visually observe students and the environment
• A positive attitude and the ability to work well with others

Applicants should submit an application, a resume, and a letter of interest to Amy Smythe, Head of Early Childhood and Lower School, by email at asmythe@woodlandschool.org or by mail to 5217 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN, 38120. All candidates must pass a drug screening test and background check, as well as provide three references before being employed.

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