FAC U LT Y F EL LO W S P R O G R A M I N F O R M AT I O N Faculty Fellows Program Information • W E S L E Y A N S C H O O L
OUR MISSION
PHILOSOPHY
Wesleyan School is anchored in the Christian faith and acknowledges reliance upon God as Creator, Jesus Christ as Lord, and the Holy Spirit as the Divine Presence in the world. Believing that all children are uniquely gifted, the school offers a college preparatory program which challenges, nurtures, and strengthens its students. The Wesleyan community welcomes students of diverse racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds. Wesleyan seeks to develop in each young person a desire to learn and to become a good citizen who serves in the local community and the world beyond. The programs at Wesleyan promote spiritual, intellectual, physical, and social growth. The school strives to create a community which exemplifies Christian values and demonstrates their implications for the individual and society. Because experiences at home indelibly influence the spiritual and intellectual development and emotional health of each child, Wesleyan regards parents as essential partners in its educational endeavor. The school expects and values parental support of its foundational principles and goals.
MISSION Wesleyan’s mission is to be a Christian school of academic excellence by providing each student a diverse college preparatory education guided by Christian principles and beliefs, by challenging and nurturing the mind, body, and spirit, and by developing responsible stewardship in our changing world.
"Being a fellow provided me with so many opportunities to see education in its various forms… from teaching, coaching, and working with student government to leading Bible studies, mission trips, and going on retreats. I also received the necessary training to feel comfortable and confident in the classroom by myself because I had such great support from the Wesleyan faculty. I could not have dreamed of a better way to have a hands-on experience in education in just one year." – Joseph Antonio, Former Faculty Fellow and Current Principal
Faculty Fellows Program Information • W E S L E Y A N S C H O O L
OUR PROGRAM
OVERVIEW
The Wesleyan Faculty Fellows Program is designed to give one year of guidance, training, and experience to recent college graduates considering teaching as a career. The fellows program provides individuals having limited or no prior relevant teaching experience with the opportunity to develop teaching skills in a supportive environment in which they are given a great deal of responsibility and independence. Faculty fellows are not considered interns or student teachers; rather, they are treated as colleagues within their departments as they teach in lower school, middle school, or high school classroom settings under the mentorship of master teachers. Each faculty fellow gradually assumes main teaching responsibilities for a limited number of classes as the school year progresses under the master teacher’s supervision. Additionally, fellows attend teaching seminars for professional development, assist in coaching or sponsoring extracurricular activities each season, and assist in leading mission trips during spring break. Each faculty fellow application is reviewed for possible placement in all academic departments and divisions. Faculty fellows are not normally reappointed to the faculty.
BENEFITS • Salary.
• Housing. • Free lunch during the school day. • Opportunity to enroll in health, dental, life, vision, and long-term disability insurance plans. • Retirement Plan.
“This will truly be the most amazing year of your life. You’ll be grown, shaped, and stretched in so many ways—but every bit of it is more than worth it for the way the Lord is going to use you and draw you closer to Him and to the students entrusted to your care. Be ready to give as much of your time and heart as you can. It will be wild and chaotic at times but also completely life-changing and absolutely incredible. The people around you make it all so joyful—they are intentional, caring, and truly love you well. This is the best school, and you are going to be so thankful to be a part of it! ”
– Maggie Bartlett, Former Faculty Fellow
Faculty Fellows Program Information • W E S L E Y A N S C H O O L
OUR COMMITMENT
TEACHING ASSIGNMENT
EXTRACURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES
• Every faculty fellow is given an academic teaching assignment in one of the three divisions: lower, middle, or high school.
• Fellows assist in leading a school-sponsored mission trip during spring break.
• Each faculty fellow is assigned to a master teacher who helps the fellow learn the basics of teaching methodology, classroom management, classroom technology, and communication.
• During each season, fellows assist with extracurricular activities. • Fellows may lead Bible studies, participate in leading faculty worship, and teach after school enrichment classes.
• As the fellow’s comfort level increases, the master teacher guides the fellow into assuming classroom teaching responsibilities. Most fellows are teaching at least one class by the end of the first grading period. Gradually, classes are added as the fellow gains experience. • Fellows work one-on-one with students in office hours and tutorial periods, allowing them a chance to try different instructional methods with those who are experiencing academic difficulty or would like to dive deeper into a subject area. Faculty Fellows Program Information • W E S L E Y A N S C H O O L
OUR DEDICATION
CHRISTIAN LIFE
• Focus on integration of Christian principles into daily classroom curriculum across all subject areas. • Monthly faculty worship time. • Teacher-led Bible study groups with students. • Community service opportunities for students and faculty members. • Weekly chapel for students and faculty in each division.
EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT • Small class size.
• 1:1 Laptop Program in grades 5-12. • 1:1 iPad Program in grades K-4. • Comprehensive technology resources and support. • Libraries provide 24-7 online resources for curriculum support. • Honors and Advanced Placement courses.
• Commitment to spring break mission trip program in middle and high school with the goal of majority student participation by graduation.
• Fully accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) and Cognia.
• Christian life overnight retreats at various grade levels.
• Full-time counselors in each division.
• Bible classes in grades K-12. • Academic support program in grades K-12.
FELLOW PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT • Meaningful in-service programs.
• Cohort meetings and professional development seminars. • Opportunity to observe in multiple classrooms across divisions. Faculty Fellows Program Information • W E S L E Y A N S C H O O L
OUR HEART
COMMUNITY STRENGTHS • Faculty and staff anchored in the Christian faith.
• Grade chair advisement program in grades 5-12.
• Commitment to a diverse faculty and student body supported by a director of diversity and division coordinators.
• Small, teacher-led student advisory groups in middle and high school.
• College preparatory program that challenges, nurtures, and strengthens all students. • Honor code supported by students, faculty, and parents. • Parents as essential partners in Wesleyan’s educational endeavors. • Accomplished faculty and colleagues committed to the school, its mission, and its vision. • Dedicated Board of Trustees. • Numerous collaborative community outreach and service opportunities. • Wide-ranging athletic programs with a demonstrated track record of success. • Outstanding visual arts and performing arts programs.
• Expansive missions program sending teams around the nation and internationally. • Commitment on all levels to being a drug-free campus through random and periodic testing of all faculty and high school students.
"The Faculty Fellows Program is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to explore a possible career in education while surrounded by continual support and guidance. As a master teacher, I have very much enjoyed the chance to share my own knowledge and passion for teaching with someone who is excited to learn." – Laura Riester, Faculty Fellow Master Teacher
Faculty Fellows Program Information • W E S L E Y A N S C H O O L
Wesleyan is located on a wooded, 86-acre campus in Peachtree Corners, a northeast suburb of Atlanta. The campus includes approximately 500,000 square feet under roof, fine arts facilities supporting a full arts curriculum and extracurricular program, and practice and competition facilities on campus.
5405 Spalding Drive Peachtree Corners, Georgia 30092 770.448.7640 www.wesleyanschool.org