Faculty Positions Available

History faculty, Biology faculty, Physics faculty, Mathematics faculty, Dance instructor and Faculty intern, College Advisor

Western Reserve Academy's College Guidance Office counsels and guides students and families through the complex process of choosing and applying to colleges. The student body at WRA is very strong academically, with 100 percent college placement and high college or university aspirations. The college guidance process begins the moment a student arrives at WRA. In coordination with the academic advisors, our college guidance staff discusses course choices, extra-curricular activities and test preparation. The College Guidance Office works with faculty and advisors to enhance their discussions with students about the college guidance process. In addition, the staff develops an academic profile for each student.

With the changing landscape of college admissions, the college process for students has become more complex. As students have broadened their interests and the range of colleges to which they aspire, Western Reserve Academy seeks to remain ahead of the curve by providing the support and resources, with regard to both technology and personnel, necessary to counsel our charges effectively and efficiently.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced college guidance administrator to join a deeply committed staff and enhance this process for our students and their families.

The college guidance offices are located in Burton D. Morgan Hall, a well-equipped, five-year-old administrative office building. There is ample space for office meetings with students and parents individually and also small groups. The staff currently consists of a director, an assistant director, an associate in college guidance and an administrative assistant. While there is an established and effective process in place for college guidance, this position also represents the opportunity to work with a highly motivated, capable student body; talented faculty and supportive parents.

The ideal candidate possesses most or all of the following qualifications:

• Minimum of three years experience and/or significant professional experience in college guidance or college admissions
• Significant academic preparation
• Ability to create new approaches to the college guidance process throughout the community
• Enthusiasm to engage students and parents in the college guidance process
• Understanding and familiarity with college and university admission offices
• Ability to analyze data, statistics and create reports
• Willingness to develop connections with other WRA administrative offices and faculty
• Strong information technology skills

Duties & Responsibilities

Western Reserve Academy strives to find the right balance of duties and responsibilities for each staff member. Typical expectations:

• Full time in College Guidance Office
• Travel
• Attend appropriate conferences
• Attend school and faculty gatherings
• Serve on appropriate committees

To Apply

Send letter of interest, résumé/CV and at least three references via e-mail attachment to burnerc@wra.net

Western Reserve Academy is seeking an experienced, dynamic and collaborative educator who is passionate about dance for a part-time position. This person has the ability to inspire students and colleagues and is willing to embrace and participate in all that is associated with a top-quality boarding school.

The ideal candidate possesses most or all of the following qualifications:

• Teaching experience and/or significant professional experience in the field of dance
• Degree compatible with a dance faculty position
• Academic preparation to teach all levels of upper-school dance
• Ability and desire to produce a high-quality dance performance, including choreography
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Enthusiasm to engage and lead teen learners in and out of the classroom
• Ability to work well with a group and independently

To Apply

Send letter of introduction, résumé/CV and at least three references to:

Or submit materials via e-mail attachments to: wrarecruiting@wra.net.

Fine & Performing Arts at WRA

Western Reserve Academy's Fine & Performing Arts Department is staffed by a group of talented, caring and enthusiastic artists who have chosen to make sharing their passion for the arts their life's work. Members of the department continue to engage in creative endeavors themselves-- performing, creating, painting, casting, designing, acting and writing--while inspiring young artists to develop their own skills and, more importantly, to find their own passion. We are proud of a long heritage of commitment to excellence in the arts and the feeling of camaraderie among faculty members; our students are members of a supportive artistic community where open access to facilities and independent work are as important as what occurs in the classroom.

Major theatrical productions, dance concerts, musical masterworks, student recitals and gallery shows provide for a very full yearly calendar, while informal art shows, coffee houses and student-led readings augment our offerings. Close proximity to the vibrant arts communities in Cleveland and Akron is a side benefit and students and faculty alike take advantage of the many offerings. Western Reserve Academy is a creative and active community where faculty and students work together to discover and celebrate the artist within each of us.

Dazzling, entertaining and highly professional, WRA's outstanding dance program reflects our dedication to formal training, performance opportunities and student choreography. Students work with professional dance faculty and choreographers from the local area. The dance program focuses on the disciplines of ballet, as well as modern and jazz dance, and openly incorporates many other dance techniques. Dance students have a chance to explore and create their own choreography, lighting, staging and costuming.

Facilities for dance include:

• Spacious, ballet barre- and mirror-lined studio with a customized wood springboard floor
• 400-seat, fully equipped theater
• Outfitted with lighting and sound equipment
• Facility managed by E.T.C.P. certified technician
• Office and dressing room for instructor attached to the dance studio
• Costume room and storage

For more information on Western Reserve Academy, visit wra.net.

Faculty Opportunity in History

We are currently seeking an experienced, dynamic and collaborative educator who is passionate about history, is well versed in ancient and modern world history and U.S. history, appreciates the necessity of providing students with both an in-depth immersion in Western history and an overview of world history, and sees history through the lens of many perspectives: political, economic, social, cultural, artistic, intellectual, scientific, literary and religious. This person should have the ability to inspire students and colleagues and should be willing to embrace and participate in all that is associated with a top-quality boarding school. Additionally, this innovative person should have the energy and desire to take a leadership role in the History Department.

The Position

Western Reserve Academy is currently seeking an experienced, dynamic and collaborative educator who is passionate about history, is well versed in ancient and modern world history and U.S. history, appreciates the necessity of providing students with both an in-depth immersion in Western history and an overview of world history, and sees history through the lens of many perspectives: political, economic, social, cultural, artistic, intellectual, scientific, literary and religious. This person should have the ability to inspire students and colleagues and should be willing to embrace and participate in all that is associated with a top-quality boarding school. Additionally, this innovative person should have the energy and desire to take a leadership role in the History Department.

The ideal candidate possesses most or all of the following qualifications:

• Significant teaching experience and/or professional experience in the field of history and/or education
• Master's degree or higher in history or a closely related field
• Academic preparation to teach Ancient World History, Modern World History, US History and/or other upper-school history course offerings
• Enthusiasm to engage and lead teen learners in and out of the classroom
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well with a group and independently
• Willingness to develop connections with other WRA academic departments, university history departments and/or industry leaders
• Prior experience in an academic leadership position
• Interest in providing enrichment experiences for students, such as academic clubs and competitions
• Evidence of professional development in history and/or education
• Basic computer proficiency

Duties & Responsibilities

Western Reserve Academy strives to find the right balance of duties and responsibilities for each faculty member. Typical expectations:

• Teach three to four courses, levels to be determined based on the needs of the department
• Participate in the student life program, including dormitory duty
• Engage in afternoon programs
• Serve as an academic advisor for a small group of students
• Attend school and faculty gatherings
• Serve on appropriate committee(s)

To Apply

Send letter of interest, résumé/CV and at least three references to:

Or submit materials via e-mail attachments to: wrarecruiting@wra.net.

Faculty Opportunity in Biology

We are currently seeking an experienced, dynamic and collaborative educator who is passionate about biology and its applications. This person has the ability to inspire students and colleagues and is willing to embrace and participate in all that is associated with a top-quality boarding school. The ideal candidate possesses most or all of the following qualifications:

• Minimum of three years teaching experience and/or significant professional experience in the field of biology
• Master's degree or higher in biology or a closely related field
• Academic preparation to teach all levels of upper-school biology, including AP Biology
• Ability to lead and develop innovative labs
• Enthusiasm to engage and lead teen learners in and out of the classroom
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well with a group and independently
• Willingness to develop connections with other WRA academic departments, university biology departments and/or industry
• Prior experience in academic leadership position preferred
• Motivation to provide enrichment experiences for students, such as academic competitions
• Evidence of professional development in biology and/or education
• Interest and ability in teaching Chemistry, Environmental Science or specialty areas in biology are desirable
• Basic computer proficiency

Duties & Responsibilities

Western Reserve Academy strives to find the right balance of duties and responsibilities for each faculty member. Typical expectations:

• Teach four courses, levels to be determined based on the needs of the department
• Participate in the student life program, including dormitory duty
• Engage in afternoon programs
• Serve as an academic advisor for a small group of students
• Attend school and faculty gatherings
• Serve on appropriate committee(s)

To Apply

Send letter of interest, résumé/CV and at least three references to:

Or submit materials via e-mail attachments to: wrarecruiting@wra.net.

Faculty Opportunity in Mathematics

We are currently seeking an experienced, dynamic and collaborative educator who is passionate about mathematics and its applications. This person has the ability to inspire students and colleagues and is willing to embrace and participate in all that is associated with a top-quality boarding school.

Mathematics at WRA

Western Reserve Academy's mathematics faculty engages and challenges students, both in and out of the classroom. Classes are interactive and inclusive, and we know our students well. During the afternoon or evening study hours, teachers and students work together addressing questions and developing a thorough understanding of course material. This relationship fosters a rapport that leads to a rewarding and productive learning experience.

Mathematics Department members work well together, sharing ideas, strategies and materials. Those teaching the same course collaborate on exams, monitor student progress and strive to provide students with a common educational experience without compromising individual teaching styles and strengths.

Teachers help students learn an appreciation of mathematics for its beauty, rigor and application. The department is committed to providing students with a thorough grounding in secondary mathematics, enabling them to succeed in higher-level courses at WRA and in college. Our students are able to approach college-level mathematics courses with confidence.

WRA's mathematics curriculum is extensive. Course offerings begin with Algebra I and extend to three different calculus courses. Mathematically talented students who have completed AP Calculus BC can take Multivariable Calculus or an independent study. Honors-level courses are offered to challenge our qualified students. Our AP offerings include AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC and AP Statistics.

Nested in the Mathematics Department is Computer Programming. Taught in one of WRA's two computer labs, students learn Java, C++ and other current and relevant programming languages. The Mathematics Department sponsors a variety of mathematics contests for enrichment and experience, and our students enjoy success competing against peer schools.

The Position

Western Reserve Academy is seeking an experienced, dynamic and collaborative educator who is passionate about mathematics and its applications. This person has the ability to inspire students and colleagues and is willing to embrace and participate in all that is associated with a top-quality boarding school. The ideal candidate possesses most or all of the following qualifications:

• Minimum of three years teaching experience and/or significant professional experience in the field of mathematics and/or education
• Master's degree or higher in mathematics or a closely related field
• Academic preparation to teach all levels of upper-school mathematics, including AP Calculus
• Enthusiasm to engage and lead teen learners in and out of the classroom
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well with a group and independently
• Willingness to develop connections with other WRA academic departments, university mathematics departments and/or industry
• Prior experience in academic leadership position preferred
• Motivation to provide enrichment experiences for students such as academic competitions
• Evidence of professional development in mathematics and/or education
• Interest and ability in teaching science courses are desirable
• Basic computer proficiency and familiarity with graphing calculators

Duties & Responsibilities

Western Reserve Academy strives to find the right balance of duties and responsibilities for each faculty member.

Typical expectations:

• Teach four courses, levels to be determined based on the needs of the department
• Participate in the student life program, including dormitory duty
• Engage in afternoon programs
• Serve as an academic advisor for a small group of students
• Attend school and faculty gatherings
• Serve on appropriate committee(s)

To Apply

Send letter of interest, résumé/CV and at least three references to:

Or submit materials via e-mail attachments to: wrarecruiting@wra.net.

Faculty Opportunity in Physics

We are currently seeking an experienced, dynamic and collaborative educator who is passionate about physics and its applications. This person has the ability to inspire students and colleagues and is willing to embrace and participate in all that is associated with a top-quality boarding school.

Science at WRA

Western Reserve Academy's science faculty engages and challenges students, both in and out of the classroom. Classes are interactive and inclusive, and we know our students well. During the afternoon or evening study hours, teachers and students work together addressing questions and developing a thorough understanding of course material. This relationship fosters a rapport that leads to a rewarding and productive learning experience.

The recently renovated Wilson Hall Science Center is home to the sciences at WRA, offering state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories. Laying the groundwork for future study and building an in-depth foundation in life and physical sciences, WRA's curriculum emphasizes the exploration of science as an exciting process of inquiry through hands-on experience. Rigor, discovery, observation, critical analysis and a sense of responsible application mark the study of science at WRA. The department's aim is to give students a thorough science background, leaving them well prepared to choose an area of specialization in college and beyond.

Courses are available to students of wide-ranging ability and at every grade level. Each course contains a certain core of factual information, but the emphasis is on science as a process of inquiry, facilitated by laboratory experience. The department believes the goal of science instruction at the secondary level should be the development of positive attitudes and interests related to science, an understanding of basic concepts, and skill in critical analysis and sequential reasoning.

The department offers both introductory and advanced full-credit courses in Biology, Physics and Chemistry. The higher level courses are designed to prepare students for the Advanced Placement examinations of the CEEB. In addition, half-credit special interest courses are available for enrichment. In each discipline, opportunity for student research is available on an independent study basis.

Students also benefit from specialized partnerships with corporations and organizations to learn practical applications to their research and studies. Several students are selected each year to participate in the WRA Cleveland Clinic Molecular Research Internship that exposes students to a hand-on research experience in a state-of-the-art National Institute of Health-funded laboratory.

Our Junior Engineering Technical Society is top-ranked in the state and the nation.

The Position

Western Reserve Academy is seeking an experienced, dynamic and collaborative educator who is passionate about physics and its applications. This person has the ability to inspire students and colleagues, and is willing to embrace and participate in all that is associated with a top-quality boarding school. The ideal candidate possesses most or all of the following qualifications:

• Minimum of three years teaching experience and/or significant professional experience in the field of physics
• Master's degree or higher in physics or a closely related field
• Academic preparation to teach all levels of upper school physics, including Honors Physics and AP Physics C
• Ability to lead and develop innovative labs
• Enthusiasm to engage and lead teen learners in and out of the classroom
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well with a group and independently
• Willingness to develop connections with other WRA academic departments, university physics departments and/or industry
• Prior experience in academic leadership position preferred
• Motivation to provide enrichment experiences for students such as academic competitions
• Evidence of professional development in physics and/or education
• Interest and ability in teaching mathematics courses is desirable
• Basic computer proficiency

Duties & Responsibilities

Western Reserve Academy strives to find the right balance of duties and responsibilities for each faculty member. Typical expectations:

• Teach four courses, levels to be determined based on the needs of the department
• Participate in the student life program, including dormitory duty
• Engage in afternoon programs
• Serve as an academic advisor for a small group of students
• Attend school and faculty gatherings
• Serve on appropriate committee(s)

To Apply

Send letter of interest, résumé/CV and at least three references to:

Or submit materials via e-mail attachments to: wrarecruiting@wra.net.

Faculty Interns

Western Reserve Academy offers an exciting opportunity for college graduates (degree completed by summer 2010) who are considering a teaching career in secondary education at a boarding school. The purpose of the program is to introduce interested graduates to teaching and to all aspects of a boarding school. Participants leave the program with a year's experience at a prestigious boarding school and a greater understanding of teaching responsibilities.

Faculty Interns actively contribute to the many facets of faculty life. Expectations include:

• living in a dormitory and engaging in our residential life program, which includes two nights of dorm duty per week, weekend duty every four weeks and attendance at meals;
• coaching support throughout the school year (three seasons);
• observing experienced teachers regularly, especially in the candidate's chosen field;
• participating in the development of classroom plans and potentially assuming a classroom leadership role which may include teaching in a limited capacity;
• meeting regularly with the Dean of Faculty, Dean of Studies and Student Life, Director of Athletics and Afterschool Programs, and appropriate Department Head;
• guiding and interacting enthusiastically with students; and
• participating in faculty gatherings.

Faculty Interns are one year members of the faculty and receive a salary of $24,000, plus housing in a dormitory where internet, local phone service, cable, and all utilities are included; all meals; access to all school facilities, including the fitness center; and medical benefits.

Candidates must be a college graduate before August 15, 2010, have interest in working with teens, and possess skills and talents that would benefit a boarding school community. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, recent college transcript (unofficial acceptable), two letters of recommendation and three references with e-mail addresses and phone numbers to wrarecruiting@wra.net or to the address below. Materials must be received by no later than March 1, 2010.

Staff Positions

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Administrative Positions

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