Employment Opportunities

Whitfield School, an innovative educational institution for students in grades 6-12, announces an opening for a Part Time High School Latin Teacher. We are seeking individuals who actively engage with—and learn from—colleagues on a daily basis, thrive on the opportunity to co-create an equitable and inclusive environment for a diverse student body, and apply research-based best practices in their classrooms day in and day out. This position will begin in August 2023. 

The Whitfield School World Language Department strives to empower each student to achieve a higher personal level of oral proficiency. Teachers use the ACTFL standards to guide their instruction, and use the target language as much as possible to create an immersion setting. Although oral proficiency is the top priority, students will also develop skills in the areas of reading and listening comprehension, writing, and culture awareness of the countries in which the target language is spoken.

Typical responsibilities include the following: 

• Teach one section of high school Latin II. 

• Work within the department and grade level team to foster a community of kindness, trust, and belonging.

• Work professionally and cooperatively within the department, the School, and the broader Whitfield community.  

In addition to demonstrating a passion for this work, ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Latin or related field.

• Two years’ experience teaching high school Latin.

• Background in and commitment to designing and facilitating collaborative, student-centered classes.

• Background in and commitment to designing and facilitating unique, collaborative, student-centered experiences in and around the classroom.

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication (oral and written) abilities. 

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues.

Interested candidates should submit the Whitfield Application for Employment form (click here) which includes submitting two PDF files through the application: 

1. Cover letter as introduction to search committee

2. Resume detailing experiences and qualifications

Questions about the position can be directed to the Director of Upper School Sara Ringe, sara.ringe@whitfieldschool.org.

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.

Whitfield School, an innovative educational institution for students in grades 6-12, announces an opening for a Part Time French Teacher. We are seeking individuals who actively engage with—and learn from—colleagues on a daily basis, thrive on the opportunity to co-create an equitable and inclusive environment for a diverse student body, and apply research-based best practices in their classrooms day in and day out. This position will begin in August 2023. 

The Whitfield School World Language Department strives to empower each student to achieve a higher personal level of oral proficiency. Teachers use the ACTFL standards to guide their instruction, and use the target language as much as possible to create an immersion setting. Although oral proficiency is the top priority, students will also develop skills in the areas of reading and listening comprehension, writing, and culture awareness of the countries in which the target language is spoken.

Typical responsibilities include the following: 

• Teach one section of French, level and grade level to be determined based on expertise and experience. 

• Work within the department and grade level team to foster a community of kindness, trust, and belonging.

• Work professionally and cooperatively within the department, the School, and the broader Whitfield community.  

In addition to demonstrating a passion for this work, ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in French or related field.

• Two years’ experience teaching high school or middle school French.

• Background in and commitment to designing and facilitating collaborative, student-centered classes.

• Background in and commitment to designing and facilitating unique, collaborative, student-centered experiences in and around the classroom.

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication (oral and written) abilities. 

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues.

Interested candidates should submit the Whitfield Application for Employment form (click here) which includes submitting two PDF files through the application: 

1. Cover letter as introduction to search committee

2. Resume detailing experiences and qualifications

Questions about the position can be directed to the Director of Upper School Sara Ringe, sara.ringe@whitfieldschool.org.

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.

Whitfield School, a coed, grades 6-12 college preparatory independent school, seeks a Girls Varsity Lacrosse Head Coach to join a community that challenges students to grow within a context of care and trust. This part-time, season-specific position.

We believe that participation in athletics and extracurricular activities has a positive effect on student success and is an important area for student learning. 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. 

Responsibilities include:

• Coach individual participants in the skills necessary for achievement in girls basketball

• Coordinate all aspects of girls varsity basketball, including but not limited to practices and games

• Assume responsibility for the regulations under MSHSAA and Title IX

• Maintain responsibility for maintenance and proper utilization of facilities

• Promote and maintain strong parental, community, and alumni/ae involvement

• Collaborate with our community of coaches, athletes, and families

• Assist in selecting, assigning, and evaluating all activity personnel for girls basketball

• Establish the performance criteria for participation in an interscholastic activity

• Recommend purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms

• Maintain appropriate and accurate records for each activity

• Prioritize the safety, conduct, and general welfare of students

• Maintain high standards of student conduct

• Inventory and maintain equipment

• Prepare appropriate reports as required by the District and the State

• Maintain confidentiality, unquestionable integrity

• Maintain regular attendance

The strongest candidates will have the following qualifications:

• Have a bachelor’s degree

• Possess multiple years of coaching experience with high school students and a background in education

Interested candidates please submit three PDF files to Carol Solomon, Executive Assistant to the Principal and Head of School

1. Cover letter as introduction to search committee

2. Resume detailing experiences and qualifications

3. 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.

Whitfield School, a coed, grades 6-12 college preparatory independent school, seeks a Girls Varsity Field Hockey Head Coach to join a community that challenges students to grow within a context of care and trust. This part-time, season-specific position.

We believe that participation in athletics and extracurricular activities has a positive effect on student success and is an important area for student learning. 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. 

Responsibilities include:

• Coach individual participants in the skills necessary for achievement in girls basketball

• Coordinate all aspects of girls varsity basketball, including but not limited to practices and games

• Assume responsibility for the regulations under MSHSAA and Title IX

• Maintain responsibility for maintenance and proper utilization of facilities

• Promote and maintain strong parental, community, and alumni/ae involvement

• Collaborate with our community of coaches, athletes, and families

• Assist in selecting, assigning, and evaluating all activity personnel for girls basketball

• Establish the performance criteria for participation in an interscholastic activity

• Recommend purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms

• Maintain appropriate and accurate records for each activity

• Prioritize the safety, conduct, and general welfare of students

• Maintain high standards of student conduct

• Inventory and maintain equipment

• Prepare appropriate reports as required by the District and the State

• Maintain confidentiality, unquestionable integrity

• Maintain regular attendance

The strongest candidates will have the following qualifications:

• Have a bachelor’s degree

• Possess multiple years of coaching experience with high school students and a background in education

Interested candidates please submit three PDF files to Carol Solomon, Executive Assistant to the Principal and Head of School

1. Cover letter as introduction to search committee

2. Resume detailing experiences and qualifications

3. 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.

Whitfield School, located in Creve Coeur, serves students in grades 6-12 by providing a coeducational, college preparatory education that cultivates ethical, confident, and successful students in a community of innovation, collaboration, and trust.

Whitfield seeks an organized, energetic, and experienced professional to grow annual philanthropic support from its many constituencies.  In collaboration with the Director of Development and Director of Alumni Relations, the Assistant Director of Development will cultivate, solicit, and steward donations to Whitfield School with steady year over year growth.  The successful candidate will manage initiatives, events, and campaigns designed to increase giving across the board from current parents, parents of alumni, alumni, grandparents, and faculty/staff. 

The Assistant Director of Development is responsible for overseeing the annual fund, managing a small portfolio of gift prospects, and supporting parent engagement initiatives. In collaboration with the Director of Development, responsibilities include but are not limited to planning and executing an annual fund campaign of $1.0M+, coordinating annual fund volunteers, coordinating fundraising and cultivation events, and developing and implementing micro-campaigns and special fundraising efforts. 

The Assistant Director of Development serves on the Development team and reports directly to the Director of Development.  This is a management position, supported by the Development Database Manager.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Annual Fund Management  

• Establish annual fundraising goals, objectives, and projections.  Monitor, analyze, and evaluate giving patterns, and use these metrics to inform projections, goals, and annual campaign strategy for success year over year.  

• Execute all aspects of the annual fund appeal process including education, cultivation, targeted segmented direct solicitations, stewardship, and acknowledgements.  

• Develop annual fund communications and content, including brochures, appeals, acknowledgement letters, emails, annual report, impact reports, etc.

• Develop strategy to retain current donors and increase acquisition and participation rates of all constituencies.

Prospect & Relationship Management 

• Manage the annual giving prospect pipeline. 

• Manage a small portfolio of gift prospects.

• Collaborate with the Director of Admission and Parents Council to develop and implement an onboarding/orientation program for first year parents.

• Collaborate with the Director of Development to integrate annual giving and major gift solicitation strategies.

• Collaborate with the Director of Alumni Relations to create alumni engagement strategies that include volunteerism, communications, and philanthropic opportunities. 

• Collaborate with school leadership to develop a student philanthropy and class gift program. 

Volunteer Management 

• Identify, recruit, train, and manage fundraising volunteers (parents and alumni).

• Recruit and manage volunteers for fundraising events.

Database Management

• Maintain integrity of the database by implementing processes and procedures to ensure all gifts are accurately recorded and coded and all outreach (engagement, solicitation, gift acknowledgment, stewardship) is accurately tracked. 

• Oversee the Development Assistant and ensure that best practices for data management are followed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated success managing a multi-dimensional annual giving program.

• Excellent oral and written communications skills.

• Excellent analytical and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.

• Proficiency in database management and high level of comfort using data to inform decision-making; familiarity with Raiser’s Edge preferred.

• Ability to organize, prioritize, and successfully execute multiple concurrent tasks; to anticipate needs and act accordingly; and to perform with a high degree of initiative and confidentiality.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with all constituents. 

• Positive “can do” attitude, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

• Experience providing a high level of professional service to internal and external constituents.

• Ability to handle challenging situations diplomatically and maintain collaborative working relationships with colleagues, volunteers and patrons.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years experience in fundraising, in an education setting preferred.

Full-time, 12-month position.  Salary commensurate with experience.

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.  

Interested candidates should send resume and cover letter as PDFs to Executive Assistant to the Principal & Head of School Carol Solomon, carol.solomon@whitfieldschool.org. For consideration, the subject must read “Assistant Director of Development Search,” and the cover letter should be copied into the body of the email. 

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.

Whitfield School, a coed, grades 6-12 college preparatory independent school, seeks a Girls Varsity Lacrosse Head Coach to join a community that challenges students to grow within a context of care and trust. This part-time, season-specific position.

We believe that participation in athletics and extracurricular activities has a positive effect on student success and is an important area for student learning. 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. 

Responsibilities include:

• Coach individual participants in the skills necessary for achievement in girls basketball

• Coordinate all aspects of girls varsity basketball, including but not limited to practices and games

• Assume responsibility for the regulations under MSHSAA and Title IX

• Maintain responsibility for maintenance and proper utilization of facilities

• Promote and maintain strong parental, community, and alumni/ae involvement

• Collaborate with our community of coaches, athletes, and families

• Assist in selecting, assigning, and evaluating all activity personnel for girls basketball

• Establish the performance criteria for participation in an interscholastic activity

• Recommend purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms

• Maintain appropriate and accurate records for each activity

• Prioritize the safety, conduct, and general welfare of students

• Maintain high standards of student conduct

• Inventory and maintain equipment

• Prepare appropriate reports as required by the District and the State

• Maintain confidentiality, unquestionable integrity

• Maintain regular attendance

The strongest candidates will have the following qualifications:

• Have a bachelor’s degree

• Possess multiple years of coaching experience with high school students and a background in education

Interested candidates please submit three PDF files to Carol Solomon, Executive Assistant to the Principal and Head of School

1. Cover letter as introduction to search committee

2. Resume detailing experiences and qualifications

3. 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.

Whitfield School, a coed, grades 6-12 college preparatory independent school, seeks a Girls Varsity Field Hockey Head Coach to join a community that challenges students to grow within a context of care and trust. This part-time, season-specific position.

We believe that participation in athletics and extracurricular activities has a positive effect on student success and is an important area for student learning. 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. 

Responsibilities include:

• Coach individual participants in the skills necessary for achievement in girls basketball

• Coordinate all aspects of girls varsity basketball, including but not limited to practices and games

• Assume responsibility for the regulations under MSHSAA and Title IX

• Maintain responsibility for maintenance and proper utilization of facilities

• Promote and maintain strong parental, community, and alumni/ae involvement

• Collaborate with our community of coaches, athletes, and families

• Assist in selecting, assigning, and evaluating all activity personnel for girls basketball

• Establish the performance criteria for participation in an interscholastic activity

• Recommend purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms

• Maintain appropriate and accurate records for each activity

• Prioritize the safety, conduct, and general welfare of students

• Maintain high standards of student conduct

• Inventory and maintain equipment

• Prepare appropriate reports as required by the District and the State

• Maintain confidentiality, unquestionable integrity

• Maintain regular attendance

The strongest candidates will have the following qualifications:

• Have a bachelor’s degree

• Possess multiple years of coaching experience with high school students and a background in education

Interested candidates please submit three PDF files to Carol Solomon, Executive Assistant to the Principal and Head of School

1. Cover letter as introduction to search committee

2. Resume detailing experiences and qualifications

3. 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.

Whitfield School, a coed, grades 6-12 college preparatory independent school, seeks a Girls Varsity Basketball Head Coach to join a community that challenges students to grow within a context of care and trust. This part-time, season-specific position.

We believe that participation in athletics and extracurricular activities has a positive effect on student success and is an important area for student learning. 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. 

Responsibilities include:

• Coach individual participants in the skills necessary for achievement in girls basketball

• Coordinate all aspects of girls varsity basketball, including but not limited to practices and games

• Assume responsibility for the regulations under MSHSAA and Title IX

• Maintain responsibility for maintenance and proper utilization of facilities

• Promote and maintain strong parental, community, and alumni/ae involvement

• Collaborate with our community of coaches, athletes, and families

• Assist in selecting, assigning, and evaluating all activity personnel for girls basketball

• Establish the performance criteria for participation in an interscholastic activity

• Recommend purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms

• Maintain appropriate and accurate records for each activity

• Prioritize the safety, conduct, and general welfare of students

• Maintain high standards of student conduct

• Inventory and maintain equipment

• Prepare appropriate reports as required by the District and the State

• Maintain confidentiality, unquestionable integrity

• Maintain regular attendance

The strongest candidates will have the following qualifications:

• Have a bachelor’s degree

• Possess multiple years of coaching experience with high school students and a background in education

Interested candidates please submit three PDF files to Carol Solomon, Executive Assistant to the Principal and Head of School

1. Cover letter as introduction to search committee

2. Resume detailing experiences and qualifications

3. 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.