Richmond, Virginia
Alexandria, Virginia
Posted: 31-Oct-25
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Type: Full Time
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Position Classification: Full-time, 10-month, faculty, salaried exempt
Hours: 7:45 a.m.-4:00 p.m. with additional hours as needed to fulfill after school coaching/activity responsibilities as assigned. The fellowship may run for either one or two academic years (2026-2027 and 2027-2028).
Reports to: MS Childrey Fellow to the Head of the Middle School, Middle School Director of Curriculum and Instruction, and Paired Mentor Teacher(s); US Childrey Fellow to the Head of the Upper School, Upper School Dean of Faculty, Upper School Department Chair, and Paired Mentor Teacher(s)
Position Summary: St. Christopher's School, the largest all-boys school in Virginia and one of the largest and oldest boys' schools in the Mid-Atlantic region, seeks two Teaching Fellows for the 2026-2027 school year– a Middle School Childrey Teaching Fellow and an Upper School Childrey Teaching Fellow.
Serving approximately 1,040 boys in Grades JK-12 in Richmond, Virginia, St. Christopher's School is committed to cultivating a school community that is diverse, inclusive, and welcoming and prides itself on bringing out the best in every boy. Our Episcopal foundation is at the center of what we do, and we care most about developing young men who possess honor and integrity. Our boys benefit from an education and curriculum that is focused on excellence in all forms, including academics, the arts, athletics, and service learning.
This position is designed to provide aspiring teachers with valuable teaching experience under the guidance and tutelage of a seasoned St. Christopher’s mentor teacher. The teaching fellow will be paired with one or more experienced teachers during the fellowship year(s) and will spend the school day learning from experienced teachers through a variety of observations, practical experiences and team-teaching opportunities.
Once the teaching fellow shows sufficient readiness to the mentor teacher(s) and to the Middle School administration, he or she will have the opportunity to teach lessons in a specific class. The mentor teacher will assist with lesson planning and will observe and provide assessment and feedback. Over time, the teaching fellow’s responsibilities and autonomy will grow, consistent with the fellow’s growth and development as a teacher.
Candidates will be considered for every academic department, based on the needs of the School and the strengths of the teaching fellow. The teaching fellow will also be asked to complete other duties expected of full-time faculty members at St. Christopher’s. These duties may include student advising, coaching, study hall proctoring, and leading or assisting other co-curricular activities as needed throughout the School.
The desired term for the fellowship period is two school years (2026-2027 and 2027-2028) but will begin with a single-year employment contract, consistent with all school contracts. The teaching fellowship will be continued for a second school year (2027-2028), provided that there is mutual interest in doing so from both the School and the teaching fellow. A two-year teaching term allows for adequate growth, development, and acclimation for the teaching fellow into the St. Christopher’s community.
Should St. Christopher’s have a vacancy for a regular teaching position in the school year following the designated fellowship period, the teaching fellow may become a candidate for such a position, but no guarantee of employment beyond the two-year fellowship period is implied.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Collaborating with a mentor teacher on teaching two academic classes with responsibilities growing through the course of the academic year based on the fellows ability and readiness
- Candidates should be prepared to teach in more than one grade level (6-8th)
- Co-Advising (eight to ten students with an experienced teacher/advisor)
- Coaching or assisting with a significant co-curricular activity
- Attending team and faculty meetings and all-school professional development meetings, including the Curriculum Institute at the end of the school year, if department is scheduled for that year
- Attending chapel regularly
- Handling other duties (study halls, recess, etc.) as assigned
- Creating a positive classroom, team, and activity environment in which all boys feel known and valued
- Collaborating with colleagues to design meaningful learning experiences for boys
- Planning and preparing lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning
- Delivering individual, whole-group, and small-group instruction as appropriate
- Assessing student progress using a variety of formal and informal data collection tools and methods and providing feedback in a timely manner
- Managing student behavior in accordance with best practices for teaching boys
- Fostering communication and a respectful partnership with parents/guardians in conferences, during phone calls, and through written correspondence
- Communicating in a timely and efficient manner with parents, students, and colleagues
- Engaging in continuing professional growth and development, including staying abreast of best practices for teaching boys
- Participating in the life of the School through committee work and regular presence at major events as a means of supporting the students and the mission of the School
Qualifications and Key Skills:
- Commitment to St. Christopher's mission, policies, and initiatives
- Commitment to best practices in education, as articulated in the School's Teaching Excellence Document, and a dedication to best practices for boys, as espoused by the St. Christopher's Center for the Study of Boys
- Commitment to diversity, community, and inclusion in school communities, as expressed in the School's Diversity and Inclusion Statement
- Hold a bachelor's degree with strong academic record in the subject area or a closely related field of study and demonstrated leadership in a significant non-academic area or activity
- Possess a thorough knowledge of and passion for teaching the discipline being taught, including an openness and experience in employing inquiry-based instructional methodologies
- Demonstrate familiarity, ease, and openness with integrating technology into the classroom
- Be able to collaborate effectively with members of an academic department, grade-level advisor groups, and the Middle School faculty in general
- Be able to enhance students' skills and abilities in creative thinking and problem solving, intellectual curiosity and risk taking, research and analysis, collaboration and teamwork, and ability to apply core knowledge to new and changing situations
- Possess excellent problem-solving, communication, and analytic skills
- Exhibit a growth mindset, be creative and flexible, and demonstrate a sense of humor
- Accept constructive feedback as part of professional growth and development
- Model professionalism and integrity at all times
- Enjoy working with young people, especially boys
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to circulate among students in a classroom setting for a minimum of four class periods per day
- Must be able to move from classroom to classroom and from building to building as assigned or required by classroom assignment and activity of the day
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds