Good Shepherd Episcopal School seeks a committed and enthusiastic Elementary School Teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year. The position is full time and reports to the Head of School. 

Responsibilities include developing, implementing, assessing, and supporting a dynamic elementary classroom experience for our youngest students. Elementary School Teachers will use a variety of methods, materials, and techniques to teach all core subjects and will work collaboratively with faculty across the grade levels. Working directly with students, the elementary teachers will assess students' academic skills for the purposes of refining classroom activities and providing feedback.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Elementary School teachers are responsible for delivering the core curriculum in a self-contained classroom. The preferred candidates will

• Support the mission, philosophy, and core values of the School;
• Establish a climate of respect for each child, and maintain a safe and healthy working environment; 
• Demonstrate academic excellence through a working knowledge of the core curriculum; 
• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences and use a variety of teaching strategies;
• Utilize academic technology to enhance instruction; 
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues;
• Regularly assess student progress and maintain accurate and comprehensive records;
• Participate in parent conferences and communicate with parents regularly; 
• Perform divisional responsibilities expected of faculty (for example, supervising students outside of class times, attending faculty meetings, professional development, etc.); and
• Fulfill other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field, master’s degree and 3-5 years’ experience preferred
• The ability to design curriculum, instruction, and assessment in order to teach a diverse community of learners.
• Planning, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Experience teaching in a classroom environment, preferably in an independent school
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in child development and educational practices
• A commitment to best practices in education
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues 
• A clear commitment to diversity, community, and inclusion in school communities
• An ability to work in a collegial and collaborative environment
• A sense of humor, warm personality, and growth mindset

About Good Shepherd Episcopal School

Our community spirit is strong, as we are bound by a common purpose, which is to inspire our students to achieve academic excellence within a diverse, nurturing community. Our PK-8 program allows our students to build character and foster respect for one another and our shared environment. Our instruction and program reinforce this common purpose and allow growth through hands-on experiences, especially taking advantage of our location at the intersection of the James River and Forest Hill Park in history-rich Richmond, Virginia. We are proud of the strength of our outdoor programming, the creativity of our curriculum, and our commitment to the individual needs of our students. We are a school where creativity meets community in the heart of Forest Hill, while staying “rooted in community, strengthened by diversity, and inspired by possibility.”

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