3rd Grade Teacher, Beginning 2026-2027 Academic Year

Collegiate School•Henrico, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Collegiate School is seeking a dynamic, relationship‑driven educator who brings joy, curiosity, and deep commitment to the learning and well‑being of children. Our Lower School teachers are at the heart of our mission: they build caring, inclusive communities where every child feels known, valued, and inspired to grow. This is a full‑time faculty position reporting directly to the Head of Lower School.

Requirements

Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education (required)
Minimum of 6 years demonstrated teaching experience with elementary-age students
Strong commitment to learning curriculum, supporting each student, and inspiring creativity and critical thinking through learner‑centered opportunities.
Demonstrate a commitment to the School’s Core Values and Mission
Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate the School’s shared purpose; builds trust among colleagues; is accountable; lives up to commitments.
Proven cross cultural competency skills demonstrating self awareness, awareness of others and the ability to adopt inclusive perspectives, attitudes and behaviors to drive inclusion and belonging in the ongoing development and maintenance of an inclusive campus community .
Demonstrates a strong commitment to a servant leadership model focusing on the growth and development of the team to successfully fulfill shared goals.
Understands the big picture and handles areas of responsibility in a manner consistent with the School’s mission and values.
Offers assistance within the office especially during busy times.
Relates to the Collegiate community including faculty, staff, students, parents and applicants in a cooperative manner.
Meets deadlines, demonstrates effective use of time and handles multiple assignments simultaneously.
Understands the need for growth and is receptive to constructive feedback.
Maintains confidentiality at all times.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree and/or Virginia teaching certification is preferred
Familiarity with Responsive Classroom is preferred

Responsibilities

Establish a climate of respect for each child as an individual and as a member of a classroom community, fostering a caring and inclusive environment that honors each learner
Maintain a safe, respectful, and inviting learning space grounded in Collegiate’s values and supportive of students’ social, emotional, and physical well-being as essential to learning
Design and deliver student‑centered instruction using well‑planned lessons based on core standards and essential skills, helping students grow as inquisitive thinkers, responsible citizens, and compassionate leaders, aligned with the Portrait of a Graduate
Employ appropriate technology and learning tools to enhance teaching and student engagement
Facilitate and guide learning based on established curricular programs, pacing with grade-level colleagues to design a challenging, relevant, and connected curriculum that reflects shared goals.
Guide the Assistant/Associate Teacher to ensure effective instructional support, strong classroom management, and a cohesive, student‑centered learning environment built on collaboration and clarity.
Regularly assess student progress and maintain accurate and comprehensive records to inform instruction and communicate growth.
Collaborate with colleagues to create a joyful and inclusive school environment while meeting individual needs.
Work in partnership with parents to develop each student’s skills and confidence as a learner; communicate each student’s growth throughout the year with professionalism and trust.
Identify and pursue professional opportunities that enhance and extend one’s teaching , modeling the characteristics of a lifelong learner committed to continuous growth.
Be proficient in the approaches of the curriculum including, but not limited to, language and literacy development, and Responsive Classroom practices that support whole‑child development.
Understand age-appropriate developmental benchmarks and apply them to instructional planning and responsive teaching.
Support social-emotional learning with academics, using positive teacher language, interactive modeling, logical consequences, and community-building routines that nurture healthy behavior patterns.
Build strong, collaborative relationships across the Collegiate community including faculty, staff, students, parents, and applicants through consistent, professional communication that fosters trust and partnership and reflects shared values.
Participate in all required School events, including those occasionally held outside regular school hours, as an engaged member of the Collegiate community.
Participate in Admission Open Houses and serve as a positive ambassador for Collegiate, sharing the school’s values, traditions, and commitment to student learning with prospective families.
Supervise students during assigned duties with attentiveness and care, ensuring student safety while nurturing respectful interactions and healthy behavior patterns.
Collaborates effectively with an Assistant Teacher while contributing to a cohesive, student-centered classroom environment rooted in shared purpose.
Applies current best practice strategies in elementary instruction, inquiry-based learning, and social-emotional development; familiarity with Responsive Classroom is preferred
Supports the grade-level program in alignment with the School’s mission, values, and culture, contributing to an inclusive and welcoming community where all students can thrive.
Exhibits strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage multiple responsibilities with adaptability and a collaborative spirit that strengthens team culture.