Assistant Kindergarten Teacher

St. Anne's-Belfield School • Charlottesville, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

St. Anne's-Belfield School seeks to hire a full-time experienced, enthusiastic kindergarten assistant teacher in our Lower School for the 2026-2027 school year. Our Lower School offers a robust academic foundation. The ideal candidate is nurturing, responsive, flexible, and collaborative. Our Lower School faculty plan in a cross-curricular manner; develop activities to stimulate curiosity; build community within the classroom; implement our social curriculum; maintain a growth mindset, and build strong, trusting partnerships with families.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Previous experience working with young children
• Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate practices
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
• Ability to pass background check
• Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with progressive educational philosophies
• Prior classroom experience
• Understanding of documentation and observation practices

Responsibilities

• Plan in a cross-curricular manner
• Develop activities to stimulate curiosity
• Build community within the classroom
• Implement our social curriculum
• Maintain a growth mindset
• Build strong, trusting partnerships with families

Benefits

• Salary between $27,000 - $39,000, paid year-round, even when school is out
• Paid time off
• Shared cost Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer paid Short and Long-term Disability and Life Insurance
• Retirement plan with match
• Supplemental insurance policies
• Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition remission and program discounts for children enrolled at the school
• Free lunch when school is in session
• Free after-care for children enrolled at the school
• Free admission to the Virginia Discovery Museum
• 20% discount at St. Anne's-Belfield School store

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level