2024-2025 Elementary Teacher
About The Position
Virginia Chance School is seeking Elementary school teachers who reflect the Mission & Vision of the School. Prospective teachers should be team-oriented; educators will work closely with their credentialed co-teacher, teaching team, and the Director of Elementary School. Eligible candidates should be able to incorporate a developmentally appropriate curriculum that addresses the whole child, adheres to progressive education tenets, and Chance's nature-based approach to education daily. In addition, candidates should possess excellent verbal and written communication and positive interpersonal skills in addition to being well-organized and timely. This position is for the 2024-2025 school year (August 2024-May 2025). Reports to: Director of Elementary School Schedule: M-F, 8:00 am to 3:30 pm Salary based on education and experience Why Virginia Chance School? 2 credentialed teachers in every classroom; Small classroom sizes; Teach on our beautifu l 26-acre campus ; Freedom to explore your interests as an educator through instruction and professional development; Opportunities for leadership within and outside the classroom; Outstanding parental support and collaboration; A truly connected community of teachers, staff, students and families; Classroom budgets and planning time; A robust schedule of paid holidays and annual breaks including fall, winter, spring and summer breaks, 1 week at Thanksgiving, and 2 weeks in December/January. A comprehensive benefits package for all eligible, full-time, and full-time equivalent employees including retirement matching (5%), medical/dental/vision/critical illness/accident options ($300 employer contribution to medical), tuition discount and free before/after school childcare for enrolled children (25%), and employer paid life insurance policy ($25,000). To learn more about the unique opportunities at Virginia Chance School, visit www.chanceschool.org or witness the magic yourself!
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education is required
- Professional experience working with children elementary-aged children is required.
- Willingness to commit professionally to progressive education tenets, the Developing Capable Young People approach to discipline, Social and Emotional Learning, nature-based learning, and VCS’s DEIBJ initiatives, is required
- Candidates must have reliable, timely transportation and be committed to timeliness
Nice To Haves
- A Master’s Degree in Education is preferred
Benefits
- 2 credentialed teachers in every classroom
- Small classroom sizes
- Teach on our beautifu l 26-acre campus
- Freedom to explore your interests as an educator through instruction and professional development
- Opportunities for leadership within and outside the classroom
- Outstanding parental support and collaboration
- A truly connected community of teachers, staff, students and families
- Classroom budgets and planning time
- A robust schedule of paid holidays and annual breaks including fall, winter, spring and summer breaks, 1 week at Thanksgiving, and 2 weeks in December/January
- A comprehensive benefits package for all eligible, full-time, and full-time equivalent employees including retirement matching (5%)
- medical/dental/vision/critical illness/accident options ($300 employer contribution to medical)
- tuition discount and free before/after school childcare for enrolled children (25%)
- employer paid life insurance policy ($25,000)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
