Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, Virginia
Oakton, Virginia
Posted: 19-Jan-26
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Preferred Education:
Position Classification: Full-time, 10-month, faculty, salaried exempt
Hours: 7:45am - 3:45pm, with additional hours as needed to fulfill teaching responsibilities as assigned
Reports to: Head of Lower School
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 a Lower School Lead Teacher for 1st or 3rd Grade.
Serving approximately 1,000 boys in Grades JK-12 in Richmond, Virginia, St. Christopher’s is an Episcopal school committed to cultivating a community that is diverse, inclusive and welcoming. We pride ourselves on bringing out the best in every boy. Our boys benefit from an education and curriculum that is holistic, including academics, the arts, athletics, and service learning. The St. Christopher's experience is further differentiated by a strong emphasis on our Community Pillars—honor & integrity, the pursuit of excellence, and community & brotherhood.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Teaching all subject areas of a first or third grade homeroom (language arts, math, social studies, and science) and supporting instruction in specialty areas (science, world language, religion, arts, and physical education)
- Supporting the developmental social-emotional needs of each student as necessary and with the aid of appropriate support personnel
- Attending department and faculty meetings and all-school professional development meetings, including the Curriculum Institute at the end of the school year occurring every four years
- Attending chapel twice a week
- Supervising students on the playground, in the hallway, dining hall, in the classroom, etc.
- Creating a positive classroom 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 differentiated 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
- Communicating in a timely and professional manner with parents, students, and colleagues
- Fostering communication and a respectful partnership with parents/guardians in conferences, during phone calls, and through written correspondence
- Engaging in continuing professional growth and development, including staying abreast of best practices for teaching boys
Qualifications and Key Skills:
- A commitment to St. Christopher's mission, Community Pillars, policies, and initiatives
- A 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
- A clear commitment to diversity, community, and inclusion in school communities, as expressed in the St. Christopher's Diversity and Inclusion Statement
- Hold at least a bachelor’s degree with strong academic record; a master’s degree and teaching certification are preferred, but not required
- Have a minimum of three years teaching experience or sustained demonstrated experience working with children
- Possess the personal traits for nurturing the growth of boys and working cooperatively with adults, including a passion and joy for working with young people, and an enthusiasm for learning
- Demonstrate familiarity, ease, and openness with integrating technology into the classroom
- Collaborate effectively with members of a grade-level team and the Lower School faculty in general
- 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:
- Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, and stoop for extended periods of time
- Must be able to circulate among students in a classroom setting
- 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
- Occasionally required to work in poor weather conditions such as temperature, precipitation, and wind during recess and carpool duty
How to Apply:
We only accept applicant resumes through our online portal, which you can access here. Once you select the "Apply Now" button, it will take you through the prompts to complete your application and upload your resume, cover letter and other required documents.
The application deadline is open until filled.
School Website: www.stchristophers.com