Position Classification: Part-time, temporary, 10-month, program support, salaried exempt
Hours: vary between 7:15 am and 5:15 pm Monday-Friday
Reports to: Director of Extended Day & Little Saints and Little Saints Program Coordinator
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 a creative and flexible teacher for its Extended Day Program, a unique after-school opportunity for students to explore enriching academic, artistic, and athletic experiences.
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.
The Extended Day program serves St. Christopher's and St. Catherine's students from both the lower and middle schools by providing an extensive, year-round after-school program in a safe and familiar setting on the St. Christopher's campus.
Principal Responsibilities:
Work with the Little Saints team to provide a safe, loving, and caring environment
Engage and play with children while also monitoring their safety and well-being
Attend to children's daily needs including, but not limited to, toilet training, diaper changes, feeding assistance, and overall hygiene
Take student attendance according to Little Saints policy
Actively monitor student behavior in the classroom and during recess, and report any incidents regarding students' behavior
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 or certification in early childhood education is preferred
Experience working with young children in an early childhood setting
Patient, nurturing, and kind, with a deep appreciation and passion for working with children ages 2-4
Personal traits and communication style that nurture the growth of children
Positive team-oriented attitude and flexibility to collaborate with others in a variety of circumstances
Energetic, professional, hard-working, and models integrity at all times
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are vital
Exceptional judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality
Physical Requirements:
Regularly required to stand, walk, kneel, and stoop around for extended periods of time
Occasionally required to work in poor weather conditions such as temperature, precipitation, and wind during recess
Ability to lift children between the ages of 2-4
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.
School Information: Established in 1911, St. Christopher's School is a JK-12 all-boys day school in Richmond, VA. 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 does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related 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:
Among peer independent schools nationally, St. Christopher's offers one of the most generous, comprehensive and competitive employee benefits packages available.
Not only does Richmond's 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 nation's capital, Washington, DC.
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St. Christopher’s School, founded in 1911, is a college preparatory school for boys (junior kindergarten through 12th grade) located in Richmond, Virginia. The School’s mission is to prepare a talented and diverse group of boys for college and for life in an ever-changing world.
St. Christopher’s currently enrolls 1001 boys in JK-12 from 57 zip codes in the Richmond metropolitan region. Lower School (JK-5) has 423 boys, Middle School (6-8) has 242 and Upper School (9-12) enrolls 336. The 162 full- and part-time members of the faculty have an average tenure of 12.7 years and 61 percent have advanced degrees, including 6 with doctorates. The average class size is 16.
Coordination with St. Catherine’s School for girls offers many opportunities for interaction at all levels including coed classes in the upper school. Virtually 100 percent of St. Christopher’s graduates attend four-year colleges and universities, often at some of the nation’s most prestigious institutions. Honor, service, and community are hallmarks of the St. Christopher's experience.