Fourth Grade Teacher

St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School Alexandria, VA United States

St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School (SSSAS) of Alexandria, VA is looking to hire a dedicated and enthusiastic teacher for fourth grade who wants to make a real difference in the lives of students. Are you passionate about shaping the minds of young learners? Do you possess the skills to inspire, educate and empower fourth graders to reach their fullest potential?

Do you have non‑academic interests and passions that you are excited to share with others? Would you like to be part of a supportive and amazing faculty in a positive, inclusive environment? If so, please read on!

They will play a crucial role in fostering a positive and supportive learning environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. They will plan, prepare and deliver engaging and interactive lessons and activities based on the established curriculum, ensuring alignment with learning objectives and standards and adapting teaching materials and methods to meet the diverse needs of students in the classroom.

Candidates should be able to establish and maintain a safe, orderly, and inclusive classroom environment conducive to learning and implement effective classroom management strategies to promote positive behavior and social‑emotional growth. The successful candidate will maintain open and clear communication with parents/guardians regarding students’ progress and classroom activities as well as collaborate with other teachers, specialists, and support staff to ensure a holistic approach to student development.

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or the equivalent; advanced degrees are strongly encouraged; state certification is not required.
• A strong commitment to educating a diverse student body within a caring and creative environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous teaching experience in an elementary classroom.
• Strong references who confirm the applicant’s ability to exercise sound professional judgment.

St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School is an affirming and collegial community committed to our mission to “pursue goodness as well as knowledge and to honor the unique value of each of our members as a child of God in a caring community.” SSSAS is an age 3 to Grade 12 Episcopal day school located on three campuses six miles from Washington, D.C., in beautiful and historic Alexandria, Va.

We believe that educating the whole child by tending to their individual academic, social/emotional, cultural, and physical needs, prepares them to be knowledgeable, kind, and empathetic citizens in a complex world. Combining a rigorous academic program with outstanding opportunities in the arts, athletics, and service learning for our students, SSSAS is a community that values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and we seek candidates who share these same values.