St. Michael's School, a vibrant K-8 independent school, is looking for a Third Grade Lead Teacher beginning in August 2021. We are seeking individuals from independent, public, private, or charter schools with prior experience in and a passion for teaching lower school students.  A minimum of a college bachelor’s degree is required; however, a master’s degree is preferred.

It is expected that a successful candidate will:

• Support the school’s educational mission by challenging, engaging, and nurturing students
• Demonstrate an understanding of student-centered, interdisciplinary, and differentiated learning
• Have familiarity implementing a variety of assessment practices
• Proficient in Readers and Writers Workshop
• Have experience with teaching verbal reasoning and analytical thinking 
• Communicate effectively, both with students, parents and colleagues
• Create lessons and projects that are inclusive of a diverse and multicultural world
• Perform additional duties and participate in the life of the school
• Maintain regular communication and contact with parents, including regular digital newsletters.
• Assess students regularly through unit assessments, reading assessments, projects, and classwork.

Required Qualifications

• Appreciation for and desire to work with K-4th grade students
• An authentic love of helping students excel in their learning
• Knowledge of the essential role social-emotional literacy plays in the workplace and interest in application of SEL within the educational setting 
• Knowledge of identity safe and anti-bias educational practices 
• Ability to create an inclusive classroom community that allows for a multitude of perspectives to be heard and respected
• Ability to take initiative, work passionately and joyfully, and collaborate effectively with diverse constituencies
• Willingness to be a team player, show initiative, and take on leadership roles as needed
• A passionate commitment to creating an innovative, joyful environment for students
• Bachelor of Arts or Science degree and/or professional coursework or certification, indicating training applicable to the responsibilities of the position

In addition to required qualifications, desirable additional skills include:

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Flexibility
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills and the ability to multitask
• Knowledge of educational technology to support teaching and learning
• Understanding of differentiated learning techniques
• Nuanced understanding of DEI/social justice knowledge from a personal or programmatic perspective
• Willingness to be flexible, given the uncertain times we are living through

In addition, a candidate should possess the following personal qualities:

• Strong collaboration skills
• An interest in and openness to professional growth and development
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
• A sense of humor, warmth of personality, and energy
• Flexibility

St. Michael’s Episcopal School provides children with superior academic instruction in an environment that acknowledges and develops the Christian values of kindness, respect, acceptance, integrity, responsibility, resilience, and compassion. The K-8 co-educational community is small enough (390 students and 50 faculty-staff) for everyone to know one another, and large enough to provide rich curricular and co-curricular opportunities. Its student-teacher ratio is 11:1, and average class size of 18 to 19 students. The School is located on a stunning 70-acre campus. Students hail from 30 different zip codes. Founded in 1957, St. Michael’s is accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) and a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). St. Michael’s values diversity as an important element of serving its mission and thus considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Candidates should forward a cover letter, resume, and statement of educational philosophy.