The Steward School is seeking a friendly, talented educator to join our Lower School team for the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate will demonstrate integrity, organization, a love of children, and a strong sense of professional responsibility. Our new teammate will have high energy, a love of learning, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities. We are looking for a colleague who has the ability to problem-solve, work effectively and cooperatively with others, and communicate respectfully with children, parents, faculty, and staff members. This is a full-time, fully-benefited position reporting to the Director of Lower School.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver creative and innovative instruction that advances students’ knowledge in core content areas, including math, language arts, science, and social studies.
• Differentiate instruction based on student needs.
• Foster literacy and the enjoyment of reading.
•  Promote problem-solving and creative thinking through the use of math curriculum, manipulatives, and hands-on learning.
• Model appropriate pedagogy that reflects the current research in best practices and learning theory.
•  Communicate with students and families regarding school performance and expectations.
• Collaborate with fellow faculty and administrators.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Lower School.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A Bachelor's degree with a major concentration in a relevant area is required.
• The preferred candidate will have:
• A master's degree in education.
• At least five (5) years of teaching experience.
• A demonstrated love of children, childhood, and teamwork.
• A commitment to teaching the whole child, including supporting social and emotional growth.
• Growth mindset and commitment to pursue ongoing professional development.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Commensurate with experience and education
• Comprehensive benefits package available

Interested candidates should upload their resume and cover letter as part of the online employment application. Please reference “Lower School Teacher” as the position of interest. No calls or visits, please.

About The Steward School

The Steward School's mission begins with "to prepare each child for college and for life." Critical to this endeavor are the faculty and staff members of our school. Our core character values are honor, responsibility, and achievement, balanced by caring and respect for oneself and for others. Our faculty and staff are much more than mere representations of these values—they are the designers, sculptors, and builders that frame our students’ educational goals with these values in mind. The Steward School is committed to diversity and the development of an educational environment that fosters mutual respect, responsibility, and empathy in our school and in life. We value the presence of individuals whose differences include, but are not limited to, age, ethnicity, gender, learning style, talents, physical ability, political views, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and family structure. We actively encourage applications from candidates with broad and diverse backgrounds and from individuals of all races, nationalities, and beliefs. Why Work at Steward? The Steward School was named one of the 2020 Top Workplaces in the Richmond region by the Richmond ...Times-Dispatch in conjunction with Workplace Dynamics. In addition, Steward offers a competitive compensation package for full-time employees. We invite you to find out more about how you can become a part of our community.

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