4th Grade Language Arts Teacher

Elijah House Academy•Richmond, VA

10d

About The Position

4th Grade Language Arts Teacher We are only accepting applications through the school website at: https://elijahhouseacademy.org/about/employment-opportunities/ Position Summary: EHA is searching for an experienced 4th Grade Language Arts Teacher for the 2025/26 school year who believes in and embodies our Philosophy of Education (based on the Charlotte Mason/classical approach) such that his or her curriculum and instruction cultivate within our students a love for learning. This teacher will be responsible to cultivate a classroom atmosphere of delight and duty where such a love for learning and good habits can be formed. Position Reporting Responsibility: This position reports to the Dean of Academics. Position Requirements/Qualifications: Anyone who is seeking this position at EHA must: Understand and be in agreement with the EHA statement of religious beliefs Understand and be in agreement with EHA's mission, vision, values, philosophy of education and student formation beliefs Hold a bachelor's degree Demonstrate a passion for both teaching and serving in a diverse environment Demonstrate an understanding of a Charlotte Mason/classical approach to education Preference will be given to candidates who have teaching experience, especially in a Charlotte Mason/classical classroom setting Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Teacher Create and/or enhance lesson plans for content areas Submit weekly lesson plans in a timely manner Enter grades into gradebook weekly in order to prepare progress and quarterly report cards in a timely manner Classroom Manager Execute homeroom duties Create a classroom management plan with the approval of the Dean of Academics and execute the plan Keep daily records (attendance, behavioral documentation, etc.) Parent Advocate and Communicator Communicate weekly with parents through Monday Packets Plan and execute parent/teacher conferences when scheduled or when the need arises Community Member Attend mandatory staff meetings, professional development sessions and teacher work days Attend mandatory extracurricular events Stewardship Physical classroom space School-issued laptop Classroom and playground equipment Curricular materials The 4th Grade Language Arts Teacher is a full-time exempt 10-month position with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plan, health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid student holidays, life insurance, long-term disability, and free tuition for children of employees. We are only accepting applications through the school website at: https://elijahhouseacademy.org/about/employment-opportunities/

Requirements

Understand and be in agreement with the EHA statement of religious beliefs
Understand and be in agreement with EHA's mission, vision, values, philosophy of education and student formation beliefs
Hold a bachelor's degree
Demonstrate a passion for both teaching and serving in a diverse environment
Demonstrate an understanding of a Charlotte Mason/classical approach to education

Nice To Haves

teaching experience, especially in a Charlotte Mason/classical classroom setting

Responsibilities

Create and/or enhance lesson plans for content areas
Submit weekly lesson plans in a timely manner
Enter grades into gradebook weekly in order to prepare progress and quarterly report cards in a timely manner
Execute homeroom duties
Create a classroom management plan with the approval of the Dean of Academics and execute the plan
Keep daily records (attendance, behavioral documentation, etc.)
Communicate weekly with parents through Monday Packets
Plan and execute parent/teacher conferences when scheduled or when the need arises
Attend mandatory staff meetings, professional development sessions and teacher work days
Attend mandatory extracurricular events
Stewardship Physical classroom space
Stewardship School-issued laptop
Stewardship Classroom and playground equipment
Stewardship Curricular materials