Career Center

Our Reggio-inspired, social-constructivist curriculum is inquiry-based and driven in part by  children’s interests. We emphasize collaboration and recognize the gifts that each child brings to the group. Our approach is one that recognizes the whole child and focuses first and foremost on social and emotional learning and relationships as the necessary foundations for education.

Sabot is an educational home for teachers drawn to relationships and practices that are rooted in unifying beliefs about children and learning, based on current neurological and educational research, and reliant on our teacher-researchers’ collaborative problem solving and creativity. Sabot teachers are both guides and fellow travelers in the collaborative learning process and make students’ learning visible to themselves and others. We view teaching not as a static set of skills, but as a dynamic process, manifested in our culture of research and our commitment to teacher development.

Sabot at Stony Point seeks dedicated, dynamic and experienced people to assist with class instruction alongside the Lead Teacher-Researcher in Grades K-5. The ideal candidate will possess a background in education or experience working with children in a professional setting, with an ability to successfully work with the students and faculty to ensure a safe, supportive learning environment that reflects the mission, values and policies of Sabot at Stony Point. This faculty member will join a cohesive, committed, and talented community. The LS Assistant Teacher-Researcher will also receive mentorship in the school’s pedagogical approach as an integrated part of Sabot’s professional development and faculty growth process.

Additionally, the LS Assistant Teacher-Researcher must possess an enthusiastic commitment to the importance of building and sustaining a diverse, just, inclusive, and equitable environment.

General Summary: 

Under the general supervision of the Director of Preschool-Grades 3, the Lower School Assistant Teacher-Researcher is responsible for supporting the Lower School Teacher-Researcher with the instructional program, general operations, and management of their assigned class or program.The Assistant Teacher-Researcher supports the Teacher-Researcher in establishing and maintaining a safe learning environment that is cognitively stimulating, aesthetically pleasing, and fosters a child’s emotional, social, physical, and cognitive growth using a Reggio Emilia Inspired, inquiry based, co-constructivist approach to a child’s learning. 

Essential Duties:

• Assist and coordinate with the Lead Teacher-Researcher in planning and facilitating the daily program in providing effective and professional classroom instruction, assessment and management;
• Arrange space, setting and materials in the classroom and outdoors ensuring a clean and orderly child-centered environment. This includes notifying the Lead Teacher-Researcher when new materials or repairs are needed;
• Formally observe children’s activities and progress; document and share information regarding children’s experiences with the pedagogical team and the broader faculty;
• Promote community and foster social responsibility through multicultural and anti-bias programming and environments;

• Develop and maintain a supportive rapport with parents/guardians, and facilitate parent/guardian participation in the classrooms; 
• Help establish communication structures with parents that include classroom conferences, portfolio events, weekly newsletters etc;

• Develop and maintain professional, collaborative and collegial relationships with faculty and staff, as well as with community partners to the benefit of students and classes;
• Participate in required non-classroom activities including parent/student conferences, retreats, faculty meetings, field trips and special activities and performance events;
• Provide effective supervision of students to promote a safe and healthy environment and School experience; 
• Supervise students outside of the classroom - including, during lunch, recess or breaks;
• Be knowledgeable of Sabot Student Support plans and assist the Lead Teacher-Researcher in adapting lessons and activities to meet the needs of all children;
• Attend all trainings, parent-teacher conferences and events, and faculty meetings;
• Maintain a professional working atmosphere and confidentiality of information in relation to staff, children, families, and co-workers.
• Help to maintain School policies, protocols and expectations;
• Exhibit a growth mindset and engagement in the mentorship process for professional growth;
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in teaching or related field required. Some experience with children in a professional setting is required.

Special Requirements:

Must be able to complete a background check

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• A willingness to participate fully in a dynamic day school located in Richmond, Virginia;
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to remain responsible at all times for the supervision of students during classes and generally at all times when on campus or off campus;
• Ability to learn new technology and systems commensurate with program level requirements;
• Ability to demonstrate creativity, and flexibility in pedagogy;
• Demonstrated ability to act as a role model of professionalism;
• Ability to model honesty, accountability, understanding, tolerance, respect, love and kindness for the students;
• Ability to multitask, keep calm under pressure and treat everyone with respect;
• Displays curiosity, a positive attitude, flexibility and a good sense of humor;
• Ability to follow all policies and procedures of the School as written in the employee and parent handbooks;
• Demonstrate professionalism, engagement, and kindness to all children and families regardless of race, religion, nationality, abilities, familial status or make up, gender identity or gender expression.

To apply:

Please submit the following materials, each as its own PDF to "hr@sabotatstonypoint.org", using the subject line, “Lower School Assistant Teacher-Researcher."

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Statement of educational philosophy
• Contact information (email address and phone number) for three professional references