Working at Webb School
Thank you for your interest in Webb School, a dynamic learning and teaching community of more than 1,200 students, faculty, and staff.
We seek collaborative and creative educators who are committed to working in a mission-focused, independent day school environment. We invite you to review our website for information about Webb academics, athletics, arts, and other school programs and activities. Should you find a position listing that matches your interests and professional qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Job postings include specific application instructions.
Current Job Openings
- Accordion
- Lower School Substitute Teacher
- Middle School Substitute Teacher
- UPPER SCHOOL SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
- Lower School After Care Staff Member Position
- Camp Webb Front Desk Coordinator
- Upper School Biology Teacher
- Head Swimming & Diving Coach/Program Director
Lower School Substitute Teacher
The substitute teacher is responsible for operating a safe, orderly, and positive classroom environment under the direction of the co-teacher/lead teacher for the department/grade level while the regular teacher is absent. The substitute teacher must effectively manage the classroom and provide instruction for students, strictly following the regular teacher's lesson plans and adhering to all district and school policies and procedures.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF A SUBSTITUTE TEACHER:
- Provide meaningful instruction to students in assigned classrooms while regular teacher is absent.
- Review and implement regular teacher's routines, procedures, lesson plans, curriculum objectives, classroom management, and instructional strategies.
- Establish and maintain a safe and orderly classroom environment; take all reasonable precautions to protect students, facilities, and materials.
- Communicate clearly and effectively to students, faculty, and staff.
- Report all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and serious discipline problems to school administration as soon as possible.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must hold a high school diploma.
- Must possess a passion for educating elementary school students.
- Must thrive in an innovative environment.
- Must work collaboratively to form creative solutions.
- Must believe all kids can learn and achieve at high academic levels.
Qualified Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resumé to:
Kristi Wofford, Head of Webb Lower School, Attention Jessica Carnathan, Lower School Office Assistant, at jessica.carnathan@webbschool.org.
Only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted. Thank you.
Middle School Substitute Teacher
A substitute teacher is responsible for operating a safe, orderly, and positive classroom environment under the direction of the co-teacher/lead teacher for the department/grade level while the regular teacher is absent. The substitute teacher must effectively manage the classroom and provide instruction for students, strictly following the regular teacher's lesson plans and adhering to all district and school policies and procedures.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF A SUBSTITUTE TEACHER:
- Provide meaningful instruction to students in assigned classrooms while regular teacher is absent.
- Review and implement regular teacher's routines, procedures, lesson plans, curriculum objectives, classroom management, and instructional strategies.
- Establish and maintain a safe and orderly classroom environment; take all reasonable precautions to protect students, facilities, and materials.
- Communicate clearly and effectively to students, faculty, and staff.
- Report all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and serious discipline problems to school administration as soon as possible.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must hold a high school diploma.
- Must possess a passion for educating middle school students.
- Must thrive in an innovative environment.
- Must work collaboratively to form creative solutions.
- Must believe all kids can learn and achieve at high academic levels.
Please email your resumé to Judy Legg at jlegg@webbschool.org.
UPPER SCHOOL SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
A substitute teacher is responsible for operating a safe, orderly, and positive classroom environment under the direction of the co-teacher/lead teacher for the department/grade level while the regular teacher is absent. The substitute teacher must effectively manage the classroom and provide instruction for students, strictly following the regular teacher's lesson plans and adhering to all district and school policies and procedures.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF A SUBSTITUTE TEACHER:
- Provide meaningful instruction to students in assigned classrooms while regular teacher is absent.
- Review and implement regular teacher's routines, procedures, lesson plans, curriculum objectives, classroom management, and instructional strategies.
- Establish and maintain a safe and orderly classroom environment; take all reasonable precautions to protect students, facilities, and materials.
- Communicate clearly and effectively to students, faculty, and staff.
- Report all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and serious discipline problems to school administration as soon as possible.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must hold a B.A., B.S., or Associates Degree
- Must possess a passion for educating upper school students.
- Must thrive in an innovative environment.
- Must work collaboratively to form creative solutions.
- Must believe all kids can learn and achieve at high academic levels.
For consideration, please email your resumé to Brittany Logan at brittany.logan@webbschool.org
Lower School After Care Staff Member Position
The Webb School of Knoxville is seeking reliable, responsible, enthusiastic After Care staff members to work in our after-school program with children in Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade. After Care runs from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. We are looking for potential staff members to work at least 2-3 consistent days per week.
An ideal staff member embodies a caring, and energetic attitude, with the ability to interact well with students and fellow staff members alike. Connecting with the students and ensuring their safety at all times is the number one priority, along with providing assistance with homework, leading and playing both indoor and outdoor games, supervising playground activity, and offering a safe, friendly environment for all students.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma.
- Must possess a passion for working directly with children.
- Willingness to be an active, flexible staff member.
- Prior experience with children preferred: camp, tutor, child care programs, babysitting, etc.
- Background check is a prerequisite for this position.
Benefits:
The Webb Lower School After Care program follows the Webb School of Knoxville calendar. There is no After School Care on holidays and during the summer.
For further inquiry, please email Christine Pelillo, Assistant After Care Director, at: christine.pelillo@webbschool.org, or call for more information, 865-291-3867.
Only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted. Thank you.
Camp Webb Front Desk Coordinator
The Front Desk Coordinator assists in the administrative operation of summer camp, including camper record keeping, customer service, camp-wide logistics, and front-end communication with camp families. This position is a seasonal and full-time for the duration of camp. It involves considerable independent work as well as being an effective member of a larger team. Dates of employment will be May 27 - July 25 with the hours of 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with the July 4 holiday off.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Answer phone calls and greet visitors in a professional and kind manner
- Become familiar with Camp Webb programs, policies, & mission to be able to respond to general inquiries and camp parent questions
- Provide office support as needed to program staff and campers – making copies, laminating, finding supplies, calling a camp parent, etc.
- Coordinate early pick-up/late drop off procedures with families and maintain security protocols by checking ID
- Create and distribute early dismissal tickets and other vital camp-wide logistical documents to staff & instructors
- Keep record of voicemails and phone calls, returning the call when necessary or distributing the message to the appropriate Director or Instructor
- Receive, document, and coordinate camper tutoring schedules, acting as a liaison to the Lower School tutoring coordinator. Ensure that all campers arrive at the front desk in time to meet their tutor and then coordinate their supervised return to camp
- Communicate with and receive communication from the Enrollment Director in regards to pick-up authorization additions/changes and ensure all changes are made to the pickup sheets before dismissal
QUALIFICATIONS & SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:
- Responsible adult available May 27 – July 25
- Must be comfortable speaking on the phone and be able to provide quality customer service
- Ability to interact with camp families with professionalism, respect, and kindness
- Working knowledge of Gmail, Google Drive/Google Docs, Word & Excel, and MAC software
- Understanding & appreciation of summer camp culture and youth development
- Visual and auditory ability to think quickly and responsibly in an emergency situation, keeping camper and staff safety the top priority
- Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess the patience & endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers when required
Please e-mail your resumé to allison.hodges@webbschool.org to begin the application process, or call (865) 291-3840 for more information. Only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted.
Upper School Biology Teacher
Webb School of Knoxville seeks a full-time Upper School teacher of Biology for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Responsibilities include:
• Teach Biology and Anatomy/Physiology
• Collaborate closely with department members in the planning and implementation of courses
• Serve as an advisor to students
• Participate in relevant meetings, trips, and activities and carry out other faculty duties
Required Qualifications:
• At least two years of years of high school teaching experience
• Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree in Biology or related field preferred
Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and list of three (3) references to:
Matt Macdonald
Head of Upper School
Webb School of Knoxville
matthew.macdonald@webbschool.org
Head Swimming & Diving Coach/Program Director
The Head Swimming/Program Director is responsible for shaping and guiding all aspects of the program, grades 6-12, and reports directly to the Director of Athletics. The head coach must be a dynamic, innovative, and inspirational leader with a demonstrated commitment and passion for working with young people while collaborating effectively with parents, faculty, administration, and colleagues. He/she will emphasize the importance of a positive team culture, demonstrate a winning attitude, model exceptional sportsmanship, and will be a skilled teacher of fundamentals, technique, and character. He/she will support the school’s mission in providing opportunities for each student to develop their full potential academically, socially, and physically.
**This is a part-time, stipend position. Full-time faculty/staff positions maybe available**
Head Swimming & Diving Coach/Program Director Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan, organize and implement the teaching of techniques, strategies, and proper strength/conditioning, including the off-season strength/conditioning program
- Provide an atmosphere conducive to good sportsmanship; compile and maintain accurate performance statistics and records; utilize athletic administration curriculum
- Work well with other sports and school programming to allow for students pursuing appropriately balanced multi-sport/activity opportunities
- Ensure that adequate supervision is provided for all students involved in the program; provide for the safety by inspecting facilities/equipment and being aware of environmental conditions at off-site aquatics center
- Issue, collect, inventory, store equipment and uniforms consistent with department guidelines in a timely manner. Adhere to TISCA uniform regulations
- Develop and maintain positive, productive relationships with the entire Webb community
- Maintain and appropriately allocate a budget for the program
- Assist in the college recruitment process
- Coordinate, manage, develop, and evaluate all members of the coaching staff throughout the program
- Facilitate coaches, team, and parent meetings
- Comply with the rules, expectations and regulations of Webb and TISCA
- Timely and consistent communication of scheduling logistics throughout the school year and enforcement of all team and school policies relating to all activities according to the employee and athletic department handbook
- Actively participate in admission events
- Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics
Qualifications include, but are not limited to the following:
- Embraces and embodies Webb School’s purposefully stated mission statement
- Has extensive knowledge and successful experience coaching at the club, high school and/or intercollegiate level, with preference given to those who have served as a head coach
- Takes the initiative and possesses the motivation needed to energize, lead and grow an athletic program in a K-12, coed independent school environment
- Familiarity with TISCA policies and procedures preferred
- Bachelor’s degree required; graduate-level degree preferred
Please apply online and submit a cover letter and resume. Application questions can be directed to Leah Roberts via leah.roberts@webbschool.org.
Webb School is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants. All employment decisions at Webb School are based on school needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, creed, disability, family or parental status, or any other status protected by federal or state laws or regulations. Webb School will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.