Location: Richmond, VA
Job Category:  Full-time, Non-Exempt Program Employee
Department: Lower School

Position Description

Sabot School, a progressive preschool–Grade 8 school in Richmond and a leader in the Reggio Emilia Approach®, seeks a creative and flexible Kindergarten to Grade 2 Resource Teacher & Extended Day Teacher.

Resource Teachers are integral to supporting students throughout the school day and beyond. Their responsibilities include:

• Supervising children during indoor lunch and outdoor recess: Ensure a safe and enjoyable environment while fostering positive social interactions.
• Assisting classrooms in the morning and afternoon: Collaborate with faculty to support effective classroom instruction, assist with transitions, and provide individualized student support.
• Teaching in the after-school Extended Day program: Oversee groups of similarly aged children Preschool to Grade 8 children along with other co-teachers. Plan and lead engaging activities, maintain a safe environment, and support smooth transitions from the school day to Extended Day and then to home.

Resource Teachers work collaboratively with their Program Director and the Director of Auxiliary Programs to create a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment for children aged 2–14. This role requires enthusiasm, energy, and a genuine passion for working with children.

This role offers the opportunity to grow into a 12-month position by assisting with Sabot’s summer camp programs, if desired.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

• Ensure the safety and well-being of all students.
• Build strong relationships with students, helping them to feel safe, known, and cared for.
• Follow all policies and procedures outlined in the Sabot Employee Handbook and Community Guide.
• Demonstrate professionalism, kindness, and respect for all members of the Sabot community, regardless of race, religion, nationality, abilities, family structure, gender identity, or gender expression.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director and Director of Auxiliary Programs.
• Collaborate with teachers to support students in a respectful and warm environment.
• Remain flexible in the school environment, adapting to meet the needs of students and the program. 

During lunch/recess supervision:

• Supervise and engage with children during their lunch time routine, and then during their recess time while they are playing inside or outside.
• Support children in building independence in problem solving, taking responsible risks, handling conflict, and strengthening peer connections. 

While supporting classroom teachers:

• Collaborate with assigned faculty members to facilitate the daily academic program.
• Assist with classroom management, provide one-on-one student support, and help implement activities and lessons, both indoors and outdoors.
• Support students' social and emotional growth with  developmentally appropriate strategies and language that maintains respect and kindness for every child.
• Support the teachers as needed for daily lesson prep, implementation, and wrap up.

During Extended Day:

• Create a welcoming, inclusive, and engaging after-school experience in alignment with Sabot School’s values.
• Supervise and take responsibility for a group of approximately 20 children alongside co-teachers.
• Actively participate in activities with students, including leading or assisting with games and creative projects.
• Cultivate relationships with parents, making an effort to share helpful details about the student experience and facilitating smooth transitions during pickup.
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Education: Associate's Degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience: Prior experience working with elementary-age children.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to successfully pass a background check.

SPECIFIC TO THIS POSITION

• Reliable and dependable, with a strong commitment to being present and punctual every day.
• Caring, compassionate, and enthusiastic about working with children.
• Ability to engage and manage groups of children in a variety of settings.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and nonverbal, serving as a role model for students.
• Professional demeanor, with the ability to follow through on commitments and responsibilities.

General Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

• Willingness to participate fully in a dynamic day school environment in Richmond, Virginia.
• Demonstrates professionalism and serves as a role model by modeling honesty, accountability, understanding, tolerance, respect, love, and kindness for students.
• Develops and maintains professional, collaborative, and collegial relationships with faculty, staff, and community partners for the benefit of students and classes.
• Demonstrates professionalism, engagement, and kindness toward all children and families, regardless of race, religion, nationality, abilities, familial status, gender identity, or gender expression.
• Exhibits excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Establishes effective communication and relationships with students and parents.
• Displays curiosity, a positive attitude, flexibility, and a good sense of humor.
• Demonstrates creativity and flexibility in teaching practices, with a growth mindset toward professional goals and development.
• Guides students in discovery and understanding, fostering the development of reflective thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Exhibits excellent time management skills, completing reports and tasks in a timely and professional manner.
• Multi-tasks effectively, remains calm under pressure, and treats everyone with respect.
• Remains responsible for the supervision of students during classes and at all times while on or off campus.
• Learns new technology and systems as required by the program level.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook and Community Guide.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand, walk, and move around for extended periods of time during supervision and activities both indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs (e.g., lifting children, materials, or equipment).
• Ability to kneel, crouch, and bend down to the child's level for supervision, assistance, and engagement in activities.
• Ability to assist children with physical needs, such as helping with mobility, eating, or restroom routines.
• Ability to respond quickly to emergencies, which may include running, lifting, or assisting children to safety.
• Ability to supervise children during physical activities, such as outdoor play, while remaining alert to potential safety hazards.

TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should click the link on the right to submit the following materials. Be sure to list the position in the "position applying for" field.

• Letter of interest
• Resume
• Contact information for three professional references

About Sabot School

Sabot School was founded in 2007 through the merger of Sabot School and Stony Point School, bringing together both an innovative early childhood program and a Pre-K through 8th grade program. Sabot has fully embraced the Reggio Emilia Approach throughout its program from preschool through the eighth grade. At Sabot, children are seen as capable thinkers and theorists. Working together, students research and come to understand themselves and their world in a deeper way. As articulated in the mission statement of Sabot, it is a school designed to sustain children’s quest for meaning and understanding, harness the power of their theories and ideas, and guide their inquiry and research. Sabot provides the resources and support for teachers and students to research, represent, and reflect together, in relationship, on challenging problems with curiosity, creativity, imagination and innovation. Students maintain their individuality while working together in community, celebrating each student’s unique gifts and talents. The historic campus in south Richmond celebrates its natural beauty which adjoins the 106 acre Larus Park, providing a unique location for innovation, discovery and learning.

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