Charlottesville, Virginia
Kingston, Rhode Island
San Francisco, California
Posted: 09-Apr-26
Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Type: Full Time
Preferred Education:
School Overview
Seven Rivers Country Day School is a K–7 independent school operated by the Miller School of Albemarle in Crozet, Virginia. Rooted in the belief that childhood is a time for exploration, curiosity, and joyful learning, Seven Rivers integrates academic rigor with hands-on experiences in nature, play, and farm-based education.
Our mission centers on building, learning, and playing. Students spend significant time outdoors each day, engage deeply with the natural world, and develop strong foundations in literacy, numeracy, creativity, and community.
Seven Rivers operates as a division of the Miller School of Albemarle and is guided by the shared philosophy of educating the hands, hearts, and minds of students.
Position Summary
The K/1 Teacher is responsible for creating a nurturing, joyful, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment that supports early learners in building foundational academic and social-emotional skills.
The teacher designs and implements an integrated curriculum that emphasizes early literacy, numeracy, inquiry-based learning, outdoor exploration, and play. This role requires a strong commitment to experiential education, relationship-centered teaching, and honoring the developmental needs of young children in a technologically light environment.
Key Responsibilities
Classroom Teaching
- Design and deliver an engaging multi-age curriculum that supports foundational literacy, mathematics, and inquiry learning.
- Implement developmentally appropriate instruction that balances direct teaching, project-based learning, and play-based exploration.
- Foster a classroom culture built on curiosity, kindness, independence, and collaboration.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
Experiential and Outdoor Learning
- Integrate outdoor learning experiences into the daily curriculum.
- Utilize the school’s farm, trails, woods, and natural spaces as learning environments.
Social-Emotional Development
- Support students’ growth in self-regulation, empathy, and resilience.
- Teach conflict resolution, cooperation, and emotional awareness.
- Create a classroom culture where students feel known, valued, and safe.
Collaboration
- Work closely with colleagues across grade levels to support a cohesive school culture.
- Partner with specialists and support staff to meet individual student needs.
- Participate actively in faculty meetings, professional development, and school events.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Seven Rivers Country Day School and the Miller School of Albemarle are equal-opportunity employers and seek to build a diverse community of educators and learners.
Cover Letter and Resume should be sent to info@sevenriversschool.org
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, or a related field
- Experience teaching early elementary or primary grades
- Strong understanding of child development and developmentally appropriate practice
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship
Preferred
- Master’s degree in Education or related field
- Experience in multi-age classrooms
- Experience with play-based or project-based learning
Desired Personal Qualities
Seven Rivers seeks educators who:
- Believe deeply in the importance of preserving childhood
- Value play, creativity, and time outdoors
- Are warm, energetic, and relationship-centered
- Demonstrate flexibility, initiative, and a collaborative spirit
- Enjoy working in a small, mission-driven school community
Work Environment
Seven Rivers teachers regularly teach outdoors and lead students in active learning environments, including gardens, woods, fields, and farm spaces. The position requires comfort working in varied weather conditions and supporting students in hands-on activities.