LEADING THE FUTURE
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
Do you want to inspire, lead authentically, and positively impact the lives of students? Woodlawn School is not your average school. For the last twenty years, we have created a joyful learning environment where students are excited to come to school, motivated to learn, and passionate about making a positive impact in their community and the world. How did we create such an amazing school? By recruiting and retaining faculty and staff who love and put students first, are passionate about sharing their expertise, and willing to go above and beyond to provide the best education has to offer.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AT WOODLAWN SCHOOL:
Lower School Associate Teachers
Woodlawn School is seeking full-time associate/assistant teachers to join us for the 2025-2026 academic year. The ideal candidate will be eager to learn and grow as a professional educator under the guidance and support of our lower school lead teachers (PK-1st). We are seeking candidates who are nurturing and have a keen sense of children's social-emotional and academic development. The successful candidate will be a learner-centered educator who embodies a growth mindset and believes in fundamentally educating the whole child. The associate teacher will embrace the responsive classroom philosophy, enjoy differentiating instruction, and is eager to contribute to our project-based interdisciplinary team.
The school seeks faculty members who are passionate about their respective areas of expertise, eager to collaborate with other teachers across disciplines, committed to ongoing professional development, and willing to contribute their talents and time to extra-curricular student programming and activities.
Founded in 2002, Woodlawn School offers a challenging, project-based academic experience to students in grades kindergarten through twelve. Situated on a scenic, 61-acre campus one mile north of Davidson, North Carolina, the school is easily accessible from Interstate 77 and the surrounding Lake Norman communities. The campus’s administrative center is the historic Woodlawn home, built in 1836 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The school is accredited by both the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS/AdvancEd).
The successful candidate will have:
*A minimum of a bachelor’s degree, preferably in elementary education, or a related field; and eager to learn and grow as a professional educator
*Understanding of the developmental needs of preschool and kindergarten-aged students
*High degree of flexibility and collaboration
*Eagerness to learn and contribute to our project-based learning curriculum
*Passionate and interested in service learning and community building
*Two years or more of classroom experience in lower school education and/or early childhood education
*Excellent written and oral communication skills
*Understanding of independent school culture
Please send a letter of interest, resume, statement of philosophy, and list of references to [email protected].
Woodlawn School is seeking educators that are interested in substitute teaching for the 2024-25 school year. The ideal candidate must display a passion and love for children. A background in education and a strong interest in project-based interdisciplinary curriculum would be a plus. The successful candidate is flexible, compassionate, and collaborative. Woodlawn offers a challenging, integrated academic experience and is accredited by both the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
We are eager to welcome someone into our community who will live the mission and core values of our school, and who will work to inspire a continued love of learning for our students.
Interested candidates please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected].
We respect and value our teachers’ passions and expertise, providing support and professional autonomy. Our unique approach inspires independent thinkers and lifelong learners who are responsible and contributing members of a diverse global society. We believe in the authenticity and power of project-based learning, as we know it is the best way to prepare students to be ready for the unknown future ahead. We value mutual trust and respect, the power of partnerships, and believe in the power of young people to make an extraordinary difference in the world.
Woodlawn welcomes resumes from candidates interested in teaching, coaching, and mentoring for the 2025-2026 school year should openings arise. Our faculty, just like our community of students and families, come from all walks of life and experiences. We hire outstanding people from a variety of backgrounds because a diverse community creates and fosters open minds, open hearts, and open discussions and benefits everyone. It’s the Woodlawn Way.
Woodlawn School celebrates the diversity of our school and local communities including race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity. We welcome candidates representing the diversity of the world in our educational program, staff hiring, and other school administered programs.
61 ACRES
OUR CAMPUS
Our campus features 9 buildings; 61 acres of woods and fields; gardens; outdoor classrooms; and a challenge course supporting our special emphasis on healthy, outdoor activities – 55 minutes of recess every day, for everyone! Our curriculum is designed to use our campus to keep kids active, moving, and engaged.
A GLOBAL COMMUNITY
DIVERSITY, EQUITY + INCLUSION
Woodlawn’s mission is to prepare students to be contributing members of a diverse global society. While we offer rare and innovative educational opportunities that set us apart, we encourage and support our students to be a part of their global world, not apart from it.
COLLABORATION OVER COMPETITION
OUR LEADERSHIP
Woodlawn School is home to an award-winning team of purpose driven and passionate individuals. Our faculty and staff have a passion for teaching and thinking outside of the box to provide our students with the best possible education and experience that will prepare them for their bright futures.
SETTING THE FOUNDATION
OUR FOUNDING
Founded in 2002, Woodlawn first began with just seven students and two small buildings and opened its doors for the first time in the fall of that year. Just two years later, 70 students were enrolled and Woodlawn had already established a reputation as a place where high academic standards led to independent, lifelong learning.
