Let’s Build
Futures Together.
Teaching at Woodlawn means trusting students with real work, asking harder questions, and being part of a school that takes its mission seriously every single day. If that’s the kind of place you’re looking for, we want to hear from you.
Where we’re looking
for the right people.
Woodlawn recruits educators who chose project-based learning intentionally, who believe in what it produces and who are ready to do the work it requires. Positions open throughout the year.
Lower School Lower School Associate Teachers
Full Time · Mooresville, NC · 2026–2027 School Year
Now Hiring
+
Full-time associate/assistant teachers eager to learn and grow under our lower school lead teachers (PreK–2nd).
Woodlawn School is seeking full-time associate/assistant teachers to join us for the upcoming academic year. The ideal candidate will be eager to learn and grow as a professional educator under the guidance and support of our lower school lead teachers (PreK–2nd). We are seeking candidates who are nurturing and have a keen sense of children’s social-emotional and academic development. The successful candidate will be a learner-centered educator who embodies a growth mindset and believes in fundamentally educating the whole child. The associate teacher will embrace the responsive classroom philosophy, enjoy differentiating instruction, and is eager to contribute to our project-based interdisciplinary team.
The school seeks faculty members who are passionate about their respective areas of expertise, eager to collaborate with other teachers across disciplines, committed to ongoing professional development, and willing to contribute their talents and time to extra-curricular student programming and activities.
Founded in 2002, Woodlawn School offers a challenging, project-based academic experience to students in grades kindergarten through twelve. Situated on a scenic, 61-acre campus, the school is easily accessible from Interstate 77 and the surrounding Lake Norman communities. The campus’s administrative center is the historic Woodlawn home, built in 1836 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The school is accredited by both the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS/AdvancEd).
The successful candidate will have
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree, preferably in elementary education or a related field, and eager to learn and grow as a professional educator
- Understanding of the developmental needs of preschool and kindergarten-aged students
- High degree of flexibility and collaboration
- Eagerness to learn and contribute to our project-based learning curriculum
- Passionate and interested in service learning and community building
- Two years or more of classroom experience in lower school education and/or early childhood education
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Understanding of independent school culture
Please send a letter of interest, resume, statement of philosophy, and list of references to he***@************ol.org.
Middle + Upper School Thought Designer: Science, Math + Engineering
Full Time · Mooresville, NC · 2027–2028 School Year · Now Accepting Applications
Now Hiring
+
A creative, collaborative Thought Designer to help lead our brand-new, state-of-the-art Inquiry Lab.
The Opportunity
Are you a visionary educator who sees the classroom not just as a place for instruction, but as a laboratory for discovery? Woodlawn School is seeking a Creative and Collaborative Thought Designer to join our Middle and Upper School teams. We are looking for an individual who is deeply inspired by the curiosity, creativity, and keen wonderment of students and who thrives in a community of forward-thinking, creative colleagues. At Woodlawn, we believe that Science, Math, and Engineering are best learned when they are integrated, inquiry-based, and hands-on. This role is designed for a builder of ideas — someone who can bridge the gap between theoretical concepts and real-world application.
As a Thought Designer, you will be the architect of learning experiences that challenge students to think critically and design boldly. You will play a pivotal role in our brand-new, state-of-the-art Inquiry Lab, serving as a bridge between our Middle School curiosity and our Upper School STEM excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Design & Implement: Create and lead a dynamic curriculum spanning Math, Science, and Engineering Design that prioritizes inquiry and project-based learning.
- Collaborate: Partner with Middle and Upper School STEM faculty to ensure a cohesive and innovative “Design Thinking” vertical alignment.
- Inspire: Cultivate a classroom environment that celebrates the “keen wonderment” of our students, encouraging them to ask “Why?” and “How?”
- Innovate: Utilize our Inquiry Lab to facilitate hands-on engineering challenges, scientific experimentation, and mathematical modeling.
Who You Are
We are looking for a teammate who is more than a traditional instructor. You are an ideal fit if:
- You are a Life-Long Learner, energized by new technologies, pedagogical shifts, and the evolving landscape of STEM education.
- You Value Community and thrive where cross-disciplinary projects are the norm, not the exception.
- You are Student-Centric and view student curiosity as the ultimate curriculum driver.
- You are an Experienced Practitioner with a strong background in teaching Math, Science, Engineering, or integrated STEM programs.
Qualifications
- A degree in Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- Demonstrated experience in curriculum design and inquiry-based instruction.
- Proficiency in utilizing lab spaces and maker-technologies to enhance student learning.
- Exceptional communication skills and a desire to contribute to a vibrant school culture.
Why Woodlawn?
Woodlawn School offers a unique environment where the campus itself is a classroom. Our community is built on trust, innovation, and a shared passion for seeing every student succeed. You will work alongside colleagues who are equally inspired by the “what if” and who are dedicated to preparing students for a future that requires both technical expertise and creative empathy. Join us in shaping the next generation of thinkers, designers, and problem solvers.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume, a cover letter expressing your philosophy on “Thought Design,” and any portfolio pieces highlighting student-centered projects to he***@************ol.org. No phone calls, please.
Athletics Athletic Coaches
Seasonal · Mooresville, NC · 2026–2027 Academic Year
Now Hiring
+
LKN-area athletic coaches who are inspiring, compassionate, detail-oriented, and proactive communicators.
We are looking for inspiring, compassionate athletic coaches who are detail-oriented, proactive communicators, and who will contribute to an exciting vision for Woodlawn athletics for the 26/27 Winter trimester.
Woodlawn currently fields teams in ten interscholastic sports, along with several clubs and budding sport clinic programs. We are a member of the North Carolina Independent School Athletic Association (NCISAA) and Southern Piedmont Athletic Association (SPAA) conference, competing at the 1A level.
Winter Sports Coaching Opportunities
- MS and JV Swimming Coach (Coed)
Spring Sports Coaching Opportunities
- MS and JV Golf
- MS and JV Tennis
- MS and JV Flag Football
Interested candidates, please send a cover letter and resume to he***@************ol.org.
All Divisions Substitute Teachers
Flexible · Mooresville, NC
Now Hiring
+
Educators interested in substitute teaching who display a passion and love for children.
Woodlawn School is seeking educators that are interested in substitute teaching. The ideal candidate must display a passion and love for children. A background in education and a strong interest in project-based interdisciplinary curriculum would be a plus. The successful candidate is flexible, compassionate, and collaborative. Woodlawn offers a challenging, integrated academic experience and is accredited by both the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
We are eager to welcome someone into our community who will live the mission and core values of our school, and who will work to inspire a continued love of learning for our students.
Interested candidates please send a cover letter and resume to he***@************ol.org.
An educator’s school.
On purpose.
We ask a lot of our teachers, and we give a lot back. Working at Woodlawn means being surrounded by colleagues who care deeply, students who surprise you daily, and a school that takes professional growth as seriously as student growth.
Professional Development
Woodlawn invests in ongoing PBL training, conference attendance, peer collaboration, and instructional coaching. Our teachers are practitioners and learners simultaneously, and the school supports both roles actively.
Collaborative Culture
Planning time is protected. Cross-divisional projects are common. Teachers at Woodlawn work alongside each other, sharing curriculum design, co-facilitating projects, and building the kind of collegial culture that makes excellent schools excellent.
Mission Alignment
Every person at Woodlawn, faculty, staff, and administration, shares a foundational belief in the extraordinary potential of every child. That alignment makes the work clearer, the culture stronger, and the community something worth belonging to.
“Teaching here means my work actually matters to the students in front of me. That’s not something you find everywhere.”Woodlawn Faculty Member
Ready to teach
somewhere that takes it seriously?
Send your resume, a cover letter that reflects why you believe in this approach, and the names of three professional references. We review applications on a rolling basis. No phone calls, please.