Employment Opportunities
Whitfield School is committed to maintaining a dedicated, world class faculty and staff. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and support diversity through our academic and extracurricular initiatives as well as our faculty development programs.
JOB POSTINGS
Looking to join the Whitfield community? Find current position openings listed below.
Faculty
Visual Arts Teacher
Whitfield School, an innovative educational institution for students in grades 6-12, seeks to welcome a part-time visual arts teacher to a community that emphasizes the creative process through character education. Teachers at Whitfield actively engage with—and learn from—colleagues on a daily basis, thrive on the opportunity to co-create an equitable and inclusive environment alongside a diverse student body, and apply research-based best practices in their classrooms day in and day out.
This part-time position is for the 2022-2023 academic year (start date August 1, 2022).
In addition to demonstrating a passion for this work, ideal candidates will:
- Have a demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues.
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Have both a depth and breadth of knowledge regarding the visual arts with an emphasis on ceramics.
Professional expectations include:
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Integrate Habits of Mind and Heart, Whitfield’s social-emotional and character education framework, across all school programming and experiences.
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Leverage diversity, equity, and inclusion through culturally competent teaching and embracing the diversity of our student body.
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Manage a budget and ordering supplies.
Interested candidates please submit three PDF files to Upper School Director Sara Ringe, sara.ringe@
- Cover letter as introduction to search committee
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Resume detailing experiences and qualifications
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List of three references with contact information
Whitfield actively seeks to forward the equity and diversity of our community in our admissions, programming, policies, and hiring. We do not discriminate on the basis of race or color, religion, age, nationality, ethnicity, economic background, disability status, protected veteran status, sex, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation.
Upper School Science
Whitfield School, an innovative educational institution for students in grades 6-12, seeks to welcome an Upper School science teacher to a community that emphasizes college prep through character education. Teachers at Whitfield actively engage with—and learn from—colleagues on a daily basis, thrive on the opportunity to co-create an equitable and inclusive environment alongside a diverse student body, and apply research-based best practices in their classrooms day in and day out.
This position is for the 2022-2023 academic year (start date August 1, 2022).
In addition to demonstrating a passion for this work, ideal candidates will:
- Have a demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues
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Have both a depth and breadth of knowledge regarding an upper school science curriculum - including coursework for biology, chemistry, and physics
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Have a demonstrated ability to differentiate instruction - especially with 9th,10th and 11th grade students
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Have a pedagogical approach that emphasizes project-based teaching and learning and hands-on, real-world science skill acquisition
Professional expectations include:
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Make both classroom and on-line labs and demonstrations ongoing components of the science curriculum.
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Integrate Habits of Mind and Heart, Whitfield’s social-emotional and character education framework, across all school programming and experiences.
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Leverage diversity, equity, and inclusion through culturally competent teaching and embracing the diversity of our student body.
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Managing a grade-level advisory, which meets several times a week and serves as the foundation of the school’s teacher-student-family relationship.
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Technology integration through Whitfield’s learning management system (Blackbaud ON) and industry-leading 1:1 laptop program (Microsoft Surface Pro).
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Commitment to students beyond the classroom through athletics or extracurricular activities, school event participation, and before/after school “open door” availability.
Interested candidates please submit three PDF files to Upper School Director Sara Ringe, sara.ringe@whitfieldschool.org:
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Cover letter as introduction to search committee
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Resume detailing experiences and qualifications
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List of three references with contact information
Whitfield actively seeks to forward the equity and diversity of our community in our admissions, programming, policies, and hiring. We do not discriminate on the basis of race or color, religion, age, nationality, ethnicity, economic background, disability status, protected veteran status, sex, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. Whitfield School is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage all candidates to apply.
Administration & Staff
Security Officers
Whitfield School is seeking additional part time security officers to a community that emphasizes college prep through character education. Eight hour shifts are available on Saturdays and Sundays 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM and 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM. Other 4 to 6 hour shifts may be available during the week with after school activities. Holiday pay is time and a half.
The school will provide all uniforms and equipment (except weapon) and will cover the cost of training and licensing. Armed or unarmed positions available.
Weekend duties include unlocking and relocking various parts of the buildings, interior and exterior patrol, directing traffic on campus for events, and other general security functions.
Prior security, military, or law enforcement experience is preferred, but not required.
Must possess or have access to reliable transportation.
Contact the Director of Security, Andy Gambill, 314-280-8848, Monday through Friday between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM for further information.
Coaching
Girls Volleyball Assistant Coach
Whitfield School, an innovative educational institution for students in grades 6-12, seeks to welcome a girls volleyball assistant coach to a community that emphasizes college prep through character education. This part-time, season-specific position is for the 2022-2023 school year.
We believe that participation in athletics and extracurricular activities has a positive effect on student success. Our commitment to a “participation” philosophy for all athletic programs provides all students with the opportunity to achieve their goals both on and off the field.
The successful candidate will:
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Assist the head coach with individual participants in the skills necessary for achievement in the activity
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Assist the head coach in all aspects of the activity such as, but not limited to, practices and games
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Assist the head coach in the responsibility for the regulations under MSHSAA and Title IX
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Assist the head coach in the maintenance and proper utilization of facilities
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Ability to promote and maintain strong parental and community involvement
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Assist the head coach in selecting, assigning, and evaluating all activity personnel for the activity
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Assist the head coach in establishing the performance criteria for participation in an interscholastic activity
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Assist the head coach in maintaining appropriate and accurate records for each activity
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Responsibility for the safety, conduct, and general welfare of students
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Maintain high standards of student conduct
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Inventory and maintain equipment
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Maintain regular attendance
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Maintain confidentiality, unquestionable integrity
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Hold a four-year college degree or 60 or more hours of college credit
Interested candidates, please submit three PDF files to Director of Athletics Mike Potsou, mike.potsou@whitfieldschool.org:
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Cover letter as an introduction to the search committee
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Resume detailing experiences and qualifications
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List of three references with contact information
Whitfield actively seeks to forward the equity and diversity of our community in our admissions, programming, policies, and hiring. We do not discriminate on the basis of race or color, religion, age, nationality, ethnicity, economic background, disability status, protected veteran status, sex, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. Whitfield School is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage all candidates to apply.
Field Hockey Assistant Coach
Whitfield School, an innovative educational institution for students in grades 6-12, seeks to welcome a field hockey assistant coach to a community that emphasizes college prep through character education. This part-time, season-specific position is for the 2022-2023 school year.
We believe that participation in athletics and extracurricular activities has a positive effect on student success. Our commitment to a “participation” philosophy for all athletic programs provides all students with the opportunity to achieve their goals both on and off the field.
The successful candidate will:
- Assist the head coach with individual participants in the skills necessary for achievement in the activity
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Assist the head coach in all aspects of the activity such as, but not limited to, practices and games
-
Assist the head coach in the responsibility for the regulations under MSHSAA and Title IX
-
Assist the head coach in the maintenance and proper utilization of facilities
-
Ability to promote and maintain strong parental and community involvement
-
Assist the head coach in selecting, assigning, and evaluating all activity personnel for the activity
-
Assist the head coach in establishing the performance criteria for participation in an interscholastic activity
-
Assist the head coach in maintaining appropriate and accurate records for each activity
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Responsibility for the safety, conduct, and general welfare of students
-
Maintain high standards of student conduct
-
Inventory and maintain equipment
-
Maintain regular attendance
-
Maintain confidentiality, unquestionable integrity
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Hold a four-year college degree or 60 or more hours of college credit
Interested candidates, please submit three PDF files to Director of Athletics Mike Potsou, mike.potsou@whitfieldschool.org:
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Cover letter as an introduction to the search committee
-
Resume detailing experiences and qualifications
-
List of three references with contact information
Whitfield actively seeks to forward the equity and diversity of our community in our admissions, programming, policies, and hiring. We do not discriminate on the basis of race or color, religion, age, nationality, ethnicity, economic background, disability status, protected veteran status, sex, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. Whitfield School is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage all candidates to apply.
Substitute Teaching
Whitfield maintains an in-house contact list of substitute teachers who have become familiar with the curriculum, pedagogy and culture of our school. Whitfield School does not discriminate on the basis of race or color, religion, age, nationality, ethnicity, economic background, disability status, protected veteran status, sex, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. Whitfield School is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage all candidates to apply.
Substitute Teacher Online Application
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