Physics Teacher

The Webb School seeks a full-time Physics Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. The
Webb School’s teachers are living examples of the mission of the school and embrace its
Enduring Understandings.

Job Responsibilities:

     ● Teach 5 sections within the Science department
     ● Serve as an advisor to 10-12 students
     ● Serve in the school’s afternoon enrichment or athletic program
     ● Serve in the school’s residential program as a residential staff member or
        supporting the residential program as a day faculty with occasional weekend duty
     ● Sponsor a co-curricular club during the school day for one semester

Qualifications:

     ● Bachelor of Arts in Physics or equivalent; a Master’s degree is preferred
     ● Experience working with high school students
     ● Experience in a boarding school is preferred but not required
     ● A commitment to culturally responsive teaching
     ● Desire to be actively engaged in all aspects of a boarding school

Characteristics of a successful candidate:

     ● Teamwork, dependability, flexibility, willingness to listen and learn,
        problem-solving skills, and congeniality are essential
     ● A love for teaching high school students is essential to this position
     ● Well developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including
        the ability to communicate effectively with all constituents in a school
        environment, including students, coworkers, and parents
     ● Provides continual assessment of student progress and communicates academic
        performance through the use of reports and online grade books
     ● Keeps abreast of developments and research in the field and uses this to ensure
        relevant lessons
     ● Adjusts teaching methods to suit different groups of learners
     ● Analyzes the needs, strengths, and weaknesses of students and structures lessons
        and assessments around them
     ● Brings an awareness of best practices in physics curriculum and uses this in
        planning rigorous coursework
     ● Ability to regularly work flexible hours to support before and after school or
        weekend events

Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and teaching philosophy to:
Mrs. Nicole Taucare, Dean of Academics and Arts
The Webb School
319 Webb Road East
Bell Buckle, TN 37020
employment@webbschool.com

The School:
Founded in 1870, The Webb School is a private boarding school in Bell Buckle,
Tennessee. Students from grades 6 -12 come from all over the world seeking
college preparatory school education in liberal arts. At present, the school
enrolls students from 12 U.S. states and 22 countries. The Webb School has a
reputation of being one of the top private boarding schools in the nation. Webb’s
small school community has an average enrollment of 425 day and boarding
students and an emphasis on honor that truly creates a premier learning
environment. The 150-acre campus is located in a rural setting 50 miles southeast
of Nashville.

Middle and Upper School French Teacher 

The Webb School seeks a full-time French Teacher for the 2023–2024 school year. This teacher will work collaboratively with other department members and is responsible for inclusive classroom instruction in a dynamic and enthusiastic manner. Teachers at The Webb School will remain current in best practices of their content area and must have strong communication skills. Embracing the mission of the school and its Enduring Understandings, this teacher will know how to bring the “hidden curriculum” into their classes as well as their advisory. 

Responsibilities: 

● Teach 4-5 sections of French within the Department of World Languages. 

● Serve as an advisor to 10–12 students. 

● Serve in the school’s afternoon enrichment or athletics program. 

● Serve in the school’s residential program, either as a residential staff member or as a day faculty member supporting the Residential Life program. 

● Sponsor a club during the school day for at least one semester. 

Qualifications: 

● Bachelor of Arts in French or equivalent; a Master’s degree is preferred. Candidates must have working or native fluency in French regardless of their specific degree. 

● Experience with CI-based teaching, or a strong desire to develop those skills, in order to deliver classroom instruction in French for 90% or more of class time. 

● Experience working with students in the middle school or upper school level.

● Experience in a boarding school is preferred but not required. 

A successful candidate will have: 

● The ability and drive to carry on impromptu everyday communication in French despite occasional mistakes or hesitation, to foster realistic communication in the classroom, and to use French as a working language at school within and beyond the classroom. Language teachers at The Webb School understand that we are role models for what we want students to achieve in terms of their engagement with the language and culture. 

● Experience with designing and delivering active, hands-on learning experiences where vocabulary and grammar are taught contextually and where real-world communication skills and cultural awareness take precedence over analytical aspects of the language.

● The skill and motivation to design, implement and assess student-centered learning that is culturally responsive and meets the needs of students of diverse sociocultural, linguistic and academic backgrounds. 

● Effective and proactive classroom management skills that are responsive to various ages and developmental levels, class sizes (which may range from approximately 5–15 students), sociocultural backgrounds. The Webb School seeks for all students to achieve its Mission and Enduring Understandings, regardless of how well their prior academic experiences prepared them for those expectations. 

● An ability to work both independently and collaboratively. The Department of World Languages is a leading professional learning community at The Webb School where teamwork, dependability, flexibility, problem-solving skills, congeniality and a willingness to listen, learn and share are essential. 

● A desire to be actively engaged in all aspects of boarding school life during and beyond the school day, including flexibility in work hours to support before- and after-school activities or weekend events. 

● A commitment to organization, accuracy, clarity and an efficient work ethic necessary for students’ and teachers’success in a fast-paced learning environment. 

● Well-developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with all constituents in a school environment, including students, coworkers, and parents. 

Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and teaching philosophy to:

Mrs. Nicole Taucare, Dean of Academics and Arts
The Webb School
319 Webb Road East
Bell Buckle, TN 37020
employment@webbschool.com

The School: 

Founded in 1870, The Webb School is a private boarding school in Bell Buckle, Tennessee. Students from grades 6 -12 come from all over the world seeking college preparatory school education in liberal arts. At present, the school enrolls students from 12 U.S. states and 22 countries. The Webb School has a reputation of being one of the top private boarding schools in the nation. Webb’s small school community has an average enrollment of 425 day and boarding students and an emphasis on honor that truly creates a premier learning environment. The 150-acre campus is located in a rural setting 50 miles southeast of Nashville.

Ethics Teacher

The Webb School seeks a full-time Ethics Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. The Webb School’s teachers are living examples of the mission of the school and embrace its Enduring Understandings.

Responsibilities: 

● Teach 5 sections within the History department

● Serve as an advisor to 10-12 students

● Serve in the school’s afternoon enrichment or athletic program

● Serve in the school’s residential program as a residential staff member or supporting the residential program as a day faculty with occasional weekend duty

● Sponsor a co-curricular club during the school day for one semester

Qualifications: 

● Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Theology, or equivalent; a Master’s degree is preferred

● Experience working with high school students

● Experience in a boarding school is preferred but not required

● A commitment to culturally responsive teaching

● Desire to be actively engaged in all aspects of a boarding school

Characteristics of a successful candidate:

● Teamwork, dependability, flexibility, willingness to listen and learn, problem-solving skills, and congeniality are essential

● A love for teaching high school students is essential to this position

● Well developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with all constituents in a school environment, including students, coworkers, and parents

● Provides continual assessment of student progress and communicates academic performance through the use of reports and online grade books

● Keeps abreast of developments and research in the field and uses this to ensure relevant lessons

● Adjusts teaching methods to suit different groups of learners

● Analyzes the needs, strengths, and weaknesses of students and structures lessons and assessments around them

● Brings an awareness of best practices in curriculum and uses this in planning coursework

● Ability to regularly work flexible hours to support before and after school or weekend events

Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and teaching philosophy to:

Mrs. Nicole Taucare, Dean of Academics and Arts
The Webb School
319 Webb Road East
Bell Buckle, TN 37020
employment@webbschool.com

The School: 

Founded in 1870, The Webb School is a private boarding school in Bell Buckle, Tennessee. Students from grades 6 -12 come from all over the world seeking college preparatory school education in liberal arts. At present, the school enrolls students from 12 U.S. states and 22 countries. The Webb School has a reputation of being one of the top private boarding schools in the nation. Webb’s small school community has an average enrollment of 425 day and boarding students and an emphasis on honor that truly creates a premier learning environment. The 150-acre campus is located in a rural setting 50 miles southeast of Nashville.

Upper Level Math Teacher

The Webb School seeks a full-time Calculus Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. The Webb School’s teachers are living examples of the mission of the school and embrace its Enduring Understandings.

Job Responsibilities: 

● Teach 5 sections within the Math department

● Serve as an advisor to 10-12 students

● Serve in the school’s afternoon enrichment or athletic program

● Serve in the school’s residential program as a residential staff member or supporting the residential program as a day faculty with occasional weekend duty

● Sponsor a co-curricular club during the school day for one semester

Qualifications: 

● Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics or equivalent; a Master’s degree is preferred

● Experience working with high school students

● Experience in a boarding school is preferred but not required

● A commitment to culturally responsive teaching

● Desire to be actively engaged in all aspects of a boarding school

Characteristics of a successful candidate:

● Teamwork, dependability, flexibility, willingness to listen and learn, problem-solving skills, and congeniality are essential

● A love for teaching high school students is essential to this position

● Well developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with all constituents in a school environment, including students, coworkers, and parents

● Provides continual assessment of student progress and communicates academic performance through the use of reports and online grade books

● Keeps abreast of developments and research in the field and uses this to ensure relevant lessons

● Adjusts teaching methods to suit different groups of learners

● Analyzes the needs, strengths, and weaknesses of students and structures lessons and assessments around them

● Brings an awareness of best practices in curriculum and uses this in planning coursework

● Ability to regularly work flexible hours to support before and after school or weekend events

Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and teaching philosophy to:

Mrs. Nicole Taucare, Dean of Academics and Arts
The Webb School
319 Webb Road East
Bell Buckle, TN 37020
employment@webbschool.com

The School: 

Founded in 1870, The Webb School is a private boarding school in Bell Buckle, Tennessee. Students from grades 6 -12 come from all over the world seeking college preparatory school education in liberal arts. At present, the school enrolls students from 12 U.S. states and 22 countries. The Webb School has a reputation of being one of the top private boarding schools in the nation. Webb’s small school community has an average enrollment of 425 day and boarding students and an emphasis on honor that truly creates a premier learning environment. The 150-acre campus is located in a rural setting 50 miles southeast of Nashville.

Middle & Upper School Music Teacher

The Webb School seeks a full-time General Music Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. The Webb School’s teachers are living examples of the mission of the school and embrace its Enduring Understandings.

Job Responsibilities: 

● Teach 5 sections within the Fine Arts department

● Teach musicianship through playing ukulele, guitar, percussion, singing

● Prepare students for piano, choir and string orchestra

● Serve as an advisor to 10-12 students

● Serve in the school’s afternoon enrichment or athletic program

● Serve in the school’s residential program as a residential staff member or supporting the residential program as a day faculty with occasional weekend duty

● Sponsor a co-curricular club during the school day for one semester

Qualifications: 

● Bachelor of Music or equivalent; a Master’s degree is preferred

● Experience working with middle school students

● Experience in a boarding school is preferred but not required

● A commitment to culturally responsive teaching

● Desire to be actively engaged in all aspects of a boarding school

Characteristics of a successful candidate:

● Teamwork, dependability, flexibility, willingness to listen and learn, problem-solving skills, and congeniality are essential

● A love for teaching high school students is essential to this position

● Well developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with all constituents in a school environment, including students, coworkers, and parents

● Provides continual assessment of student progress and communicates academic performance through the use of reports and online grade books

● Keeps abreast of developments and research in the field and uses this to ensure relevant lessons

● Adjusts teaching methods to suit different groups of learners

● Analyzes the needs, strengths, and weaknesses of students and structures lessons and assessments around them

● Brings an awareness of best practices in music education and uses this in planning coursework

● Ability to regularly work flexible hours to support before and after school or weekend events

Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and teaching philosophy to:

Mrs. Nicole Taucare, Dean of Academics and Arts
The Webb School
319 Webb Road East
Bell Buckle, TN 37020
employment@webbschool.com

The School: 

Founded in 1870, The Webb School is a private boarding school in Bell Buckle, Tennessee. Students from grades 6 -12 come from all over the world seeking college preparatory school education in liberal arts. At present, the school enrolls students from 12 U.S. states and 22 countries. The Webb School has a reputation of being one of the top private boarding schools in the nation. Webb’s small school community has an average enrollment of 425 day and boarding students and an emphasis on honor that truly creates a premier learning environment. The 150-acre campus is located in a rural setting 50 miles southeast of Nashville.