Lower School 3rd Grade Lead Teacher Long-Term Substitute

Position Classification:

Full-time, temporary (March 2 - June 5, 2026), faculty, salaried exempt

7:45 a.m.

- 4:00 p.m. with additional hours as needed to fulfill after school coaching/activity responsibilities as assigned

Head of Lower School

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 3rd grade long-term substitute in its Lower School to begin on or around March 2, 2026.

Serving approximately 1,000 boys in Grades JK-12 in Richmond, VA, 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.

The ideal candidate is a dynamic and collaborative educator who can help students and faculty achieve the School's academic mission through the various functions, services, and opportunities provided through the Lower School.

• Teaching all subject areas of a third grade homeroom position (language arts, math, social studies, and science in the early elementary grades) and supporting instruction in specialty areas (world language, religion, arts, and physical education)
• Supporting the developmental social-emotional needs of each student as necessary and with the aid of appropriate support personnel
• Attending department and faculty meetings and all-school professional development meetings, including the Curriculum Institute at the end of the school year occurring every four years
• Attending chapel twice a week
• Supervising students on the playground, in the hallway, dining hall, in the classroom, etc.
• 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 lesson plans 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
• Fostering communication and a respectful partnership with parents/guardians in conferences, during phone calls, and through written correspondence
• Communicating in a timely and efficient 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 regular presence at major events as a means of supporting the students and the mission of the School

• 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 master's degree and teaching certification are preferred, but not required
• Have a minimum of three years 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
• Demonstrate familiarity, ease, and openness with integrating technology into the classroom
  
  Collaborate effectively with members of a grade-level team and the Lower School…