Graduate Teaching Fellow: Mentored Classroom Leader

Whitefield Academy; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitefield Academy in Smyrna, GA, invites graduates to apply for the Whitefield Fellows Program, a year‑long path toward teaching as a career. Fellows are mentored while they teach in real classrooms and co‑teach with a faculty mentor.

The program runs eleven months with a Master of Arts in Teaching at Covenant College, including ongoing professional development and onboarding. Start date is August 2, 2027.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong aptitude and knowledge of the subject matter to be taught.
• Exhibit a passion for learning and teaching.
• Ability to develop rapport with students.
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrate computer literacy and proficiency (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, email, Internet, presentation software). Schoology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage in the eleven‑month Master of Arts in Teaching at Covenant College with clinical teaching experience happening at Whitefield Academy.
• Assume classroom teaching responsibilities under the guidance of the mentor teacher as the academic year progresses.
• Work one‑on‑one with students who need extra help using different instructional methods.
• Commit to and participate actively in professional development opportunities.
• Participate in year‑long onboarding.
• Attend regularly scheduled meetings for learning and support.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis.
• Observe and collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Demonstrate stewardship of Whitefield resources and spaces.
• Collaborate with colleagues and staff to support the school community, including participation in division and admission activities.

Skills

Passion for teaching

Excellent communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Schoology

Interactive boards

Job description

Whitefield Academy in Smyrna, GA, invites graduates to apply for the Whitefield Fellows Program, a year‑long path toward teaching as a career. Fellows are mentored while they teach in real classrooms and co‑teach with a faculty mentor.

The program runs eleven months with a Master of Arts in Teaching at Covenant College, including ongoing professional development and onboarding. Start date is August 2, 2027.