Teacher of Lower School Strings

Job Description

Job Description

Position Classification: Part-time, 10-month, Faculty, salaried non-exempt

Hours: 2:45 - 3:30 p.m. - Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays

2:00 - 3:30 p.m. - Wednesdays

2:00 - 2:45 p.m. - Fridays

Salary Range: $12,000 - $13,000

Reports to : Director of the Arts, Head of the 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 strings teacher for our lower school string ensembles.

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:

• Lead the 4th and 5th grade strings ensemble on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:45 - 3:30 pm
• Provide assistance for 2nd and 3rd grade strings ensembles
• 2nd grade string ensembles meet on Wednesdays from 2:10 - 2:40 pm, and on Fridays from 2:05 - 2:35 pm (also assist with carpool on Fridays)
• 3rd grade strings ensembles meet on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:45 - 3:30 pm
• Create a positive classroom environment in which all boys feel known and valued
• Plan and prepare lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning
• Assess student progress using a variety of formal and informal data collection tools and methods and provide feedback in a timely manner
• Manage student behavior in accordance with best practices for teaching boys
• Foster communication and a respectful partnership with parents/guardians during phone calls, and through written correspondence
• Communicate in a timely and efficient manner with parents, students, and colleagues
• Engage 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, Portrait of a Saint, 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, preferably with a music focus
• Have prior 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
• Collaborate effectively with members of arts 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:

• 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

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.

Application deadline is open until filled.

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School Information:

Established in 1911, St. Christopher's School is a JK-12 all-boys day school in Richmond, VA. 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