Lower School Substitute Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Position Classification: Part-time, temporary, 10-month, program support, salaried exempt

Hours: 7:40 am -3:45 pm Monday-Friday

Salary Range: Half Day $80 (4 hours); Full Day $120 (4+ hours); Nurse ($30/hour)

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 Substitute Teachers to provide instruction, manage the classroom environment, and promote student learning in the absence of the regular classroom 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:

• Ensure successful implementation of lesson plans written by classroom teachers
• Apply a variety of instructional strategies to engage and encourage participation of students
• Take student attendance according to school policy
• Keep track of students' assignments and document any useful information for the classroom teacher
• Report any incidents regarding students' behavior in and out of the classroom
• Maintain a safe classroom environment for students
• Perform other assigned teacher duties, as needed

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
• Bachelor's Degree is preferred
• A minimum of two years of teaching, substitute teaching experience or commensurate experience
• Demonstrated proficiency with using technology in the classroom
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are vital
• Exceptional judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Knowledge of Google suite and Blackbaud preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to stand and walk around for extended periods of time, in addition to frequent bending and stooping.
• 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.

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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 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.

The School's single-campus location consists of 43 contiguous acres and 23 buildings with over 300,000 square feet. With over a century of rich history in the education of boys, St. Christopher's has a reputation as a national and international leader in the education of boys. Our work with the International Boys' Schools Coalition and our very own Center for the Study of Boys, supports our new strategic plan, Momentum 2025, setting a bold path forward for the entire St. Christopher's community.

St. Christopher's School is committed to fostering, in broad and meaningful ways, an inclusive school community in which all members feel respected, welcomed, and valued. As such, St. Christopher's School is an equal opportunity employer. St. Christopher's School provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and job applicants without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation, age, disability, genetic information or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.

Mission Statement:

St. Christopher's School knows, loves, and celebrates boys, promotes their pursuit of excellence, and prepares them for lives of honor and integrity, service, and leadership.

Benefits Package: