Lower School 3rd Grade Lead Teacher Long-Term Substitute

Position Classification: Full-time temporary (March 2 - June 5 2026) faculty salaried exempt

Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. with additional hours as needed to fulfill after school coaching/activity responsibilities as assigned

Reports to: Head of Lower School

Position Summary:

St. Christophers 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 1000 boys in Grades JK-12 in Richmond Virginia St. Christophers 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. Christophers 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 Schools academic mission through the various functions services and opportunities provided through the Lower School.

Principal Responsibilities:

• 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

Qualifications and Key Skills:

• A commitment to St. Christophers mission Community Pillars policies and initiatives
• A commitment to best practices in education as articulated in the Schools Teaching Excellence Document and a dedication to best practices for boys as espoused by the St. Christophers Center for the Study of Boys
• A clear commitment to diversity community and inclusion in school communities as expressed in the St. Christophers Diversity and Inclusion Statement
• Hold at least a bachelors degree with strong academic record; a masters 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 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:

• Regularly required to stand walk bend and stoop for extended periods of time
• 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
• 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.

Application deadline is open until filled.

School Website:

School Information:

Established in 1911 St. Christophers School is a JK-12 all-boys day school in Richmond VA. St. Christophers 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 Schools single-campus location consists of 43 contiguous acres and 23 buildings with over 300000 square feet. With over a century of rich history in the education of boys St. Christophers 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. Christophers community.

St. Christophers 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. Christophers School is an equal opportunity employer. St. Christophers School provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and job applicants without regard to an individuals 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. Christophers 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:

Among peer independent schools nationally St. Christophers offers one of the most generous comprehensive and competitive employee benefits packages available.

Our City-Richmond VA:

Recently featured in The Washington Post Forbes Southern Living Magazine and USA Todays 10 Best Travel Awards Richmond is known for its vibrant lifestyle and historic charm mixed with diverse food music arts and cultural scenes and leading it to become one of the top mid-sized affordable cities in the country.

Richmonds residents enjoy big-city amenities combined with family-friendly quality of life. History buffs can enjoy a visit to St. Johns Church where Patrick Henry gave his famous Give me Liberty or Give me Death speech. Museums include the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts the Institute for Contemporary Art The American Civil War Museum the Virginia Museum of History & Culture the Childrens Museum of Richmond the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia and the Virginia Holocaust Museum. Music and dance enthusiasts can enjoy the classics at the Richmond Symphony Richmond Ballet and Virginia Opera or more contemporary shows at The National Altria Theater and outdoor music concerts and festivals on Browns Island. Outdoor adventurers can explore over 600 acres of parks over 40 miles of trails and Class IV rapids in the heart of an urban center through the James River Park System.

Richmonds array of colleges and universities Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia Union University Virginia State University and the University of Richmond are cultural hubs and host theater events music performances and impressive sports teams. The city is also home to the Richmond Flying Squirrels Minor League Baseball team and the Richmond Kickers soccer club.

Not only does Richmonds appealing climate and location make it an enjoyable and exciting city in which to work and live but it is ideally situated for a short road trip to the mountains of Charlottesville to beaches in the Hampton Roads area or to our nations capital Washington DC.