Career Center

West Nottingham Academy is seeking a Business teacher starting in the 2023-2024 school year.  This position involves teaching sections of Introduction to Business, Personal Financial Literacy, Entrepreneurship, and a variety of business electives including Marketing, Leadership, Management, and so on.  This is a full-time position with the potential for living on-campus. Our academic program at West Nottingham focuses on helping every student find their unique passions and unleashing their potential.  We highlight creativity, teamwork, innovation, and entrepreneurism as part of our leadership development program.  Student engagement drives classes at West Nottingham with the emphasis on hands-on learning to maximize the student experience.  By graduation, our goal is for every student to understand who they are and how they can affect change in the world. 

Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Business or another related field
• Prior teaching experience preferred but not required
• Understanding and desire to work with high school students
• Proven ability to communicate with students, parents, and colleagues to build community and support student learning
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Energy, enthusiasm, and curiosity – willingness to be a fellow learner with students
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and to work independently as well
• Interest in and aptitude for building new programs / classes / learning experiences
• A high degree of cultural competency and an awareness and appreciation for sustainability efforts

About West Nottingham Academy

West Nottingham Academy (WNA) is the oldest boarding school in the United States with the newest ideas about educating students for their future. WNA is an independent co-ed high school serving both boarding and day students. It was founded in 1744 by the Presbyterian preacher Samuel Finley, who later became President of The College of New Jersey (now Princeton University). The 124-acre, tree-lined campus is located in Colora, Cecil County, Maryland near the Chesapeake Bay, an hour’s drive from either Philadelphia or Baltimore. West Nottingham is an inclusive community that provides a global perspective while promoting independent and innovative thinking. A new academic program was launched this year and is highlighted by our Center for Creative Exploration, our Artist-in-Residence program, STEM and Innovation Center, and so much more! West Nottingham Academy is an incredible place to work and live. Our school takes pride in and is committed to the diversity of our community as a whole, including those who work here. We support equal opportunity and encourage all to apply. 1079 Firetower Road - Colora, Maryland 21917- Telephone: 410-658-5556 - www.wna.org

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