Faculty Support & Studio Lead (Part-Time Faculty)
Westlawn School Winston-Salem, NC
Part-Time | Approximately 27.5 Hours per Week
Schedule
Monday–Friday
9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
This is a school-year position following the Westlawn School academic calendar.
About Westlawn School
Westlawn School is an independent school serving twice-exceptional (2e) learners in grades 3–12. Our students are bright, creative, curious, and neurodivergent. We believe learning should be individualized, experiential, relationship-centered, and joyful.
At Westlawn, faculty members are collaborators, innovators, and mentors who help students discover their strengths through meaningful relationships and engaging learning experiences.
Position Overview
Westlawn School is seeking a collaborative, energetic educator to join our faculty as a Faculty Support & Studio Lead.
This position plays an active instructional role throughout the school day by supporting classroom learning, working with individual students and small groups, collaborating with Learning Guides, and leading one weekly student studio based on the successful candidate's interests and expertise.
This position is ideal for educators seeking a meaningful part-time role, graduate students, retired teachers, career changers, or individuals considering a future in education.
Primary ResponsibilitiesClassroom & Student Support
- Support Lower School Learning Guide during daily classroom instruction.
- Work with individual students and small groups to reinforce learning and build confidence.
- Assist with lesson preparation, classroom organization, and instructional materials.
- Support project-based, experiential, and outdoor learning activities.
- Reinforce classroom routines, expectations, and positive behavior supports.
- Assist with transitions, lunch, recess, arrival, and dismissal.
- Help create organized, engaging, and welcoming learning environments.
- Build positive relationships with students while supporting their academic, social, and emotional growth.
Studio Leadership
Lead one weekly student studio centered around your interests, talents, or expertise.
Potential studio topics include:
- Art
- Music
- STEM
- Gardening
- Outdoor Skills
- Cooking
- Photography
- Engineering
- Creative Writing
- Fitness & Wellness
- Entrepreneurship
- Robotics
- Graphic Design
- Maker Projects
- And more!
We encourage faculty to help design studio experiences that reflect their passions while engaging students in meaningful, hands-on learning.
School Community
- Collaborate closely with faculty and school leadership.
- Participate in faculty meetings and professional learning.
- Support school events, field experiences, and community activities.
- Contribute positively to Westlawn's collaborative culture.
- Demonstrate flexibility, initiative, and a willingness to support the broader needs of the school community.
Qualifications
We're looking for someone who:
- Enjoys working with children and adolescents.
- Is warm, positive, and relationship-oriented.
- Is organized, dependable, and collaborative.
- Demonstrates initiative and strong communication skills.
- Enjoys learning, creativity, and problem-solving.
- Believes every child deserves individualized support and encouragement.
Preferred qualifications include:
- Bachelor's degree (or currently pursuing one) in Education, Psychology, Child Development, Special Education, Counseling, Recreation, or a related field.
- Experience working with children or adolescents in educational, recreational, therapeutic, or community settings.
Experience working with neurodivergent or twice-exceptional learners is preferred but not required.
Why Join Westlawn?
At Westlawn, you'll be part of a small, mission-driven school where relationships matter and every faculty member makes a meaningful impact.
You'll have the opportunity to:
- Work alongside experienced educators in an innovative learning environment.
- Learn about twice-exceptional (2e) education and mastery-based learning.
- Build instructional, classroom management, and student support skills.
- Design and lead your own student studio.
- Develop meaningful relationships with students and families.
- Help shape the future of a growing independent school.
Compensation
$20–$24 per hour, based on experience.
To Apply
Please submit:
- Resume
- Brief cover letter describing your interest in the position
- Three professional references
We look forward to learning more about you!
Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Education:
Work Location: In person
