Our nationally-recognized faculty members are extremely knowledgeable in their academic disciplines and devoted to the art of teaching. More than teachers, faculty members are connected to all aspects of student life. They coach, mentor, advise and sponsor. Approximately 56 percent of the faculty hold advanced degrees, and the average tenure is 10 years.
Excellent educators from throughout the United States and with diverse backgrounds, our faculty connect classroom ideas with real-world experiences. Through a comprehensive professional development program, faculty continue to grow in their insight and knowledge, benefiting all students and modeling active lifelong learning. Whether through experiential instruction, one-on-one tutoring or hands-on laboratory experimentation, Fort Worth Country Day teachers combine the best of established methodologies with instructional innovation and creativity to seek the most effective ways to work with their students.
Salaries
Salaries for teachers at Fort Worth Country Day rank as some of the highest in NAIS. FWCD is committed to remaining competitive with national and regional faculty salaries. All teachers are expected to teach five classes and do two extra activities. Teachers are paid for extra duties, beyond what is expected, and are paid for coaching assignments. Merit pay increases are determined by the Division Heads and the Head of School and are incorporated into the yearly salary increase.
Beyond the salary stated above, full-time teachers and staff receive a complete benefits package. This includes a 403-B retirement plan, a health insurance program, life insurance and long-term disability insurance, as well as a flexible spending account for un-reimbursed expenses. Faculty and staff wishing to have their children attend FWCD are invited to apply for admission and if necessary, for need-based financial aid as determined by School Scholarship Service (SSS).
Professional Development
Each year the School sets aside funds for professional development. Faculty and staff attend conferences, seminars or visit places of educational interest using these funds. For those full-time employees who wish to pursue advanced degrees, the School has established the Advanced Degree Loan Program. There is a minimum of one year service requirement and an application process. The School will decide which applications to approve in a given year, given the limitations of the annual budget. Once a degree has been awarded, the employee will pay the loan back by continued employment at the school.
Teacher Induction Program
New faculty members will participate in Fort Worth Country Day's Teacher Induction Program for their first two years at the School. This program will help new teachers learn about the School and the Philosophy, Mission and Core Values of the School. Additionally, each new teacher is paired with an experienced member of the School’s faculty who will mentor them throughout their first year.