Wichita Collegiate School (WCS) is a coeducational, college preparatory, independent day school for students in Early Childhood 2-year-olds through Grade 12. Since 1963, Collegiate has nurtured inquisitive thinkers, compassionate citizens, and students who are prepared to have a positive impact on their communities. Grounded in the values that have sustained it over the course of more than a half-century, Collegiate provides its students with a challenging academic environment supported by its long-standing history of being a highly balanced institution with equal excellence in academics, the arts, and athletics.
Located in east Wichita on a 42-acre campus, Wichita Collegiate is home to just under 900 students in four divisions. These divisions are named Early Childhood, Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School. Wichita Collegiate School is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS), is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), and is a member of Independent School Management (ISM).
Why Collegiate?
Wichita Collegiate School’s faculty and staff make up a supportive and diverse community of colleagues who are experts in their fields and dedicated to lifelong learning. All faculty are engaged in professional growth plans that encourage them to further their expertise.
All faculty and staff engage in a variety of valuable professional development opportunities, both on campus and around the country supplemented by a healthy budget to support these opportunities. Recent professional development opportunities have taken faculty and staff across the country, including Atlanta, Cleveland, Denver, and Napa.
Wichita Collegiate School also offers a complete benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance; a 403(b) plan with a generous annual match; term life and disability insurance; supplemental insurance plans; and flexible spending account, child tuition remission of 50% and more.
Why Wichita?
Not only has Wichita been named an All-American City four times since 1962 it also consistently ranks among the top cities nationally for "quality of life." These accolades communicate affordability, short and easy commutes to work and a high level of public safety for your family - attributes you simply can't find in most metro areas.
Here are some additional resources about why Wichita is the place to be.
Wichita Collegiate hires only the very best teachers, people who love teaching and excel in providing an environment in which children can grow, develop, and reach their potential. My fellow teachers have encouraged me in my endeavors and have helped me grow professionally as well as personally.
Debra Dennill
Montessori Preschool Teacher
Collegiate values all of their teachers, regardless of their years of experience, and holds them to high expectations. I’m thankful to be given the opportunity to become a better educator in the twilight of my teaching career and appreciate Wichita Collegiate for providing and encouraging professional development.
Shirley Meissner
2nd Grade Teacher
Collegiate affords its students the best opportunity for academic, social, and athletic growth, but it also creates an environment where teachers can be creative and work with some of the best minds in the city. This place is special, and I am proud to be a member of its faculty.
Bill Messamore
Former Upper School Computer Teacher
WICHITA COLLEGIATE SCHOOL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT ATTENTION TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, VETERAN, OR DISABILITY STATUS.
