Employment Opportunities

We believe in the unlimited potential of children of highly diverse backgrounds to learn and achieve at high levels, regardless of race, ethnicity or socioeconomic levels. We seek positive, high energy, happy, fun, creative teaches who love teaching. Successful candidates should possess willingness to expand learning beyond the classroom and willingness to do whatever it takes to help children learn. We value teachers with the expertise and commitment to work in collaboration with supportive colleagues, parents, and community partners.

What will I need

Apply online at Greenville County Schools Website. Click on "Jobs", then "How to Apply".
Provide a cover letter telling us why you would like to work at A.J. Whittenberg Elementary School.
Submit a teaching video that displays creativity and a connection with students.
.Submit a current resume.
Outstanding references. Recent graduate must include references from College Student Teacher Supervisor and supervising Classroom Teacher. Experienced teachers must include references from most recent Principal and Grade Level Team Leader or Instructional Coach. Feel free to include additional references from persons who have observed you teach.
Masters Degree and/or National Board Certification preferred.
At least 3 years experience preferred.
Good health - Teacher attendance expectation - 97%

If you can answer YES to 9 of the following questions, keep reading. We visited the Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta and have added the following:

Are you the strongest disciplinarian in your school?
Do you teach in a way that is different from everyone at your school?
Are you the first teacher to arrive each day, and do the janitors have to get you to leave so that they can lock up at night?
If you teach 4th or 5th grade, are you willing to go on overnight field trips with your children?
Do your students think you are crazy?
Do you have the highest test scores in your school?
If the administrative team walked in your classroom to watch you teach, would you feel confident?
Do you have a great relationship with your students' parents?
Have you been your school's "Teacher of the Year"/
Have you written and received a classroom or school-wide grant?
Do you like a challenge, and do you believe that all children can learn?

Most Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have any vacancies? Did you get my resume? When can I set up an interview?

We appreciate teachers who make an extra effort to give us an opportunity to get to know them. Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to each person who sends us an email, fax, or letter concerning employment opportunities. It is just humanly impossible. We hope this site will assist you.
The principal or her designee will screen candidates by contacting references prior to scheduling an interview with the principal (Interview 1). Pre-selected applicants will be offered an opportunity to interview with the appropriate grade level team(s). Parents may be included on the interview team (Interview 2). The teachers/parent team will make a recommendation to the principal. The principal will approve the final selection, and contact the teacher with an offer for employment.

I am planning to visit Greenville in a few weeks. I'm moving to Greenville. My spouse has been transferred. May I drop by the school and bring a resume?

Yes, we love visitors! We'll even give you a tour of the school.

How do I express interest in your school?

After completing the online application, please submit a letter of interest, resume, and video by mail, fax, or email to:
Margaret Thomason, Principal
A.J. Whittenberg Elementary School
420 Westfield Street, Greenville, SC 29601
Phone: 864-452-0500
mthomaso@greenville.k12.sc.us