Henrico, Virginia
Norfolk, Virginia
Posted: 30-Apr-26
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Type: Part Time
Categories:
Position Classification: Part-time, Faculty, Exempt
Hours: 10-20 hrs/wk (time will vary weekly based on classes and other responsibilities)
Reports to: Head of Middle 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 Middle School part-time French teacher.
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:
- Teach two sections of Exploratory French and/or French 1 to Middle School students
- 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 lessons 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
- Communicating in a timely and professional 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 being a regular presence at major events such as concerts, plays, athletic contests, and other events as a means of supporting the students and the mission of the School
- Attending department and faculty meetings and all-school professional development meetings, including the Curriculum Institute at the end of the school year
- Communicating in a timely and efficient manner with parents, as appropriate
- Staying abreast of best practices for teaching boys
- The following roles and responsibilities are opportunities, depending on candidate's availability/interest
*Serving as an advisor (eight to ten students)
*Coaching or leading a co-curricular activity
*Handling other duties (study halls, recess, etc.) as assigned
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 a strong academic record; a masters degree and teaching certification are preferred, but not required.
- A minimum of three years teaching experience is preferred
- Thorough knowledge of the discipline
- Familiarity and ease with integrating technology into the classroom
- An ability to collaborate effectively with members of the department and the Middle School faculty to enhance students’ appreciation and understanding of the French language.
- A desire to introduce multiple perspectives and a diverse set of backgrounds as they pertain to the topics and lessons
Physical Requirements:
- 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 the 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.
