From our founding in 1951 to the present day, Westminster has aspired to provide an exceptional student experience focused on the pursuit of academic and personal excellence. We strive to be an inclusive community, upholding the dignity of all people as the essential expression of our character as a Christian school. At Westminster, our students find abundant opportunities to exercise initiative and meet new challenges in a caring, supportive environment that fosters lifelong friendships. Our campus is animated by the joy that comes from stretching beyond limitations as our students become leaders of conscience distinguished by courage, humility, and optimism. We believe that establishing high standards of integrity for our school community will foster a steadfast commitment to honor our students.
Westminster excels regionally and nationally in every area of school life, from academics to the arts to athletics, achieving excellence through a wide range of programming supported by a wealth of resources. With an enrollment of approximately 1,880 students in grades pre-first through twelfth, and over 500 faculty and staff, Westminster fulfills its mission through a dynamic curriculum that engages children across the critical dimensions of their growth – academic, physical, and spiritual.
In our Upper School, you’ll teach and learn alongside one hundred and thirty other faculty who embody the same intellectual curiosity, wholesome intensity, and creative spirit as our students. As part of a Professional Learning Community, you’ll meet in teams to design lessons, create assessments, share ideas, and innovate for the future.
For our part, Westminster stands ready to support you with exceptional resources, including a Center for Teaching that provides workshops, cohorts, coaching, travel grants, and resources to help you be your best. At Westminster, you are more than just an academic expert; you make a difference in the lives of students, colleagues, and families--and they, in turn, make a difference in yours.
Anticipated term: January 24th, 2025 - April 17th, 2025
Supervisor: Upper School Head
Position Status: Full-time, Exempt, Temporary. $200 per day.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Relevant undergraduate degree; advanced degree in field preferred
- At least two years of teaching experience preferred
- Proficiency with instructional technology
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teach four sections of Upper School Math
- Collaborate with fifteen other Upper School Math teachers as part of a Math PLC (Professional Learning Community).
- Advise students as part of the Upper School Advisory Program
- Other duties as assigned.
Additionally, successful candidates will demonstrate:
- A love of working with Middle School students
- An engaging teaching style
- The ability to build partnerships with parents and colleagues
- The ability to create and promote an inclusive learning environment
- Enthusiasm, flexibility, and a cooperative spirit
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle and feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl; talk and hear; and engage in moderately strenuous physical activity both indoors and out. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to become CPR and First Aid Certified.
TRAVEL
Travel is not required in this position.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Westminster is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment. It is Westminster’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities and administer terms and conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE/M/F/D/V.
Note: This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed by employees within this classification. This position description should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required or assigned to an employee in this position. Nothing contained in this position description restricts Westminster’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
