Grade-level Teacher
Content + Source + Freshness • 15 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Similar to the previous teaching role, this position offers a solid starting salary and promotes a nurturing educational atmosphere.
- Competitive salary: $45,000/year
- Supportive environment promoting inclusive practices
- Focused on continuous teacher development and guidance
- Full-time commitment may affect possible flexibility
Pros
- Salary aligns with educational standards (~$45,000/year)
- Focus on holistic child development and strong community ties
- Emphasis on staff collaboration and professional growth
Cons
- Full-time schedule may restrict personal time
- Physical activity supervision can be demanding
- Limited resources due to school funding
Who it's for
Early Career • In-Person
Good fit
- Aspiring educators passionate about young learners
- Those looking for roles within diverse classroom settings
- Individuals who want to collaborate and grow with colleagues
Not recommended for
- Experienced teachers seeking leadership roles
- Candidates looking for exclusively online teaching positions
- Those resistant to incorporating social-emotional practices in teaching
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
| Summary The grade-level teacher (K-5) is responsible for maintaining a homeroom of 16 students and teaching students at an independent, extended day (7:45 am - 4:00 pm), extended year school in Richmond, Virginia. This is a full-time position, effective August 1, 2025. St. Andrew’s School is an equal opportunity employer. Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), immigrants, women, and LGBTQ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. School Overview St. Andrew’s School (SAS) is a tuition-free school focused on the whole child. We are committed to changing educational systems through equity, access, and relationships. SAS is an independent, extended year K-5 elementary school. It has been in continuous operation for 130 years. There are 16 students per grade (96 students in total). Families, staff, and volunteers nurture the strengths of each student through the six fundamentals of the whole child approach: academics, family engagement, graduate support, social and emotional learning, visual and performing arts, and wellness and nutrition St. Andrew’s instructional staff are completely committed to growth and relationships. This means that every day they:
Functional Responsibilities:
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Minimum Education/ Prior Experience/ Qualifications Required
- Bachelor’s degree with strong academic record.
- Experience working with elementary grade children.
- A passion and joy for working with young people; flexibility; patience and enthusiasm for learning.
- Successful completion of criminal offender record information and sexual offender registry information checks is required.
Physical Requirements
- Going up and down stairs multiple times a day (basement through third floor).
- Ability to supervise outdoor activities, such as recess etc.
