Careers

List of 4 items.

• Bible Teacher (SK-6th Grades)

  Bible Teacher (Full-time 4 or 5 days/week)

  Senior Kindergarten through Sixth Grade

  Immediate supervisors: Head of Lower School & Head of Middle School
  Start Date: August 2024
  
  

  Teaching Primary Purpose:
  
  To design and implement creative, engaging, and differentiated Bible lessons for students in grades Senior Kindergarten through sixth grade that allows each student the opportunity to learn from both the Old and New Testament in a way that helps each student reach their God-given potential in a way that supports the mission and values of the school.

  
  

  Duties & Responsibilities: 

  • Specialization, passion, and knowledge for teaching Bible lessons to lower school and middle school students
  • Organize, oversee, and implement a weekly chapel program for lower school and middle school students following an annual theme based around a school-wide verse of the year
  • 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 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 in practice and lesson design

  
  Experience & Requirements: 

  • Minimum of three years of experience in field is preferred
  • Bachelor’s Degree Required, Master’s degree preferred in related field
  • Regular attendance at a gospel-centered Protestant church
  • 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, TN 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.

• Early Childhood Associate Teacher

  Job title: Early Childhood Associate Teacher 

  Age Level: Two to five
  Department: Early Childhood
  Location: Early Childhood classrooms
  Immediate Supervisor: Head of Early Childhood
  Job Summary: Specialized instruction of preschoolers 

  Start Date: July 30, 2024

  
  

  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 in 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 but not required
  • 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, TN 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.

• After-School Care Counselors

  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

  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

  
  Interested and qualified candidates should complete the online employment application.
  
  

  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.