Lower School Teacher

Elijah House Academy•Richmond, VA

About The Position

EHA is searching for an experienced lower school teacher (K-4) for the upcoming 2026-27 school year who believes in and embodies our Philosophy of Education (based on 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.

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 learning 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
Physical classroom space
School-issued laptop
Classroom and playground equipment
Curricular materials