About the role#
The Collegiate School Fellows' Program is a one- to two-year teaching fellowship for early-career teachers and career-switchers. This program provides mentorship, classroom experience, and pedagogical training to help participants become lead classroom teachers. Fellows follow the same daily schedule as regular classroom teachers and gain insight into all aspects of a career in education.
What you'll do#
- Teach at any grade level from JK-12 and coach students in Grades 7-12.
- Share a classroom with a mentor teacher in your specific department or grade level.
- Meet regularly with mentors, department chairs, the Program Director, and the Dean of Faculty.
- Participate in school life, including advisory meetings, clubs, sports, and performances.
- Attend faculty meetings, assemblies, and professional development days.
- Create a professional dossier of job application materials, a body of work for lesson plans, and a career development plan.
What you'll need#
- College- or graduate-level coursework in your subject area.
- A track record of academic excellence.
- Demonstrable experience in co-curricular areas such as sports and clubs.
- A sustained interest in children.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Proven cross-cultural competency skills.
- A strong commitment to a servant leadership model.
- Receptiveness to constructive feedback.
Location & details#
- Location: Henrico, Virginia.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: Paid position.
About Collegiate School
Collegiate School is a co-ed college preparatory school serving students from Junior Kindergarten through 12th grade. The school is based in Richmond, Virginia, and maintains a student body of approximately 1,670 individuals. Founded in 1915 by Helen Baker, the institution focuses on academic excellence, character development, and citizenship. It currently employs 475 staff members.
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