Job Details
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Position Title: Extended Day Teacher
Position Classification: Part-time, 10-month, Program Support, salaried exempt
Hours: 2:15pm-6:00pm Monday-Thursday; 1:30pm-6:00pm Friday, with special hours during
student holidays, professional days, and other hours as needed for meetings and professional development
Reports to: Director of Extended Day
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 970 boys in Grades JK-12 in Richmond, Virginia, St. Christopher's 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 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:
- Create and implement co-curricular lessons that foster student growth in academic, social, and emotional areas.
- Organize enrichment opportunities that include arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games, cooking, and STEM activities.
- Facilitate study halls, provide academic support, and reinforce time management and study skills.
- Actively monitor student behavior and resolve disciplinary matters.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with Extended Day team members and Lower School and Middle School teachers.
- Provide parents with professional, timely, and effective communication in written and oral form about the program, student progress, and the calendar and schedule.
- Attend staff meetings and professional development training.
Qualifications and Key Skills: - A commitment to best practices in education, as articulated in the School's , and a dedication to best practices for boys, as espoused by the St. Christopher's .
- A clear commitment to diversity, community, and inclusion in school communities, as expressed in the St. Christopher's .
- A bachelor's degree or an associate degree with experience in education preferred.
- A minimum of three years experience working with children, preferably in an educational setting.
- Personal traits and communication style that nurture the growth of children.
- Passion and joy for working with young people and an enthusiasm for learning.
- Creative and flexible mindset and a solid work ethic.
- Works cooperatively with adults and has a strong ability to multitask.
- Comfort with using technology daily and a willingness to learn and navigate specific platforms.
Physical Requirements:- Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, and stoop for extended periods of time.
- Occasionally required to work in poor weather conditions such as temperature, precipitation, and wind during recess and carpool duty.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Additional Information:St. Christopher's School is offering a $500 taxable signing bonus for Extended Day employees for the 2022-2023 school year. In the event the employee leaves the School prior to June 30, 2023, he/she/they will be responsible for reimbursing the School for the entire signing bonus.
Candidates interested in pursuing this position should send a cover letter, resume, and reference contact information to: ...@stcva.org. Please include "Extended Day Teacher, Part-Time" in the subject line.
How to Apply:We only accept applicant resumes through our online portal, which you can access . 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, 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 and our very own , supports our new strategic plan, , 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 is an equal opportunity employer. St. Christopher's School provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and job applicants without regard to an individual's 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. 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.
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