Lower School Administrative Assistant & Substitute Coordinator

VAIS; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Christopher’s School is hiring a Lower School Administrative Assistant & Substitute Coordinator for part-time support in Richmond, Virginia. This role involves assisting visitors, coordinating teacher substitutes, and providing essential daily support in a welcoming environment dedicated to boys' educational excellence.

Qualifications

• Commitment to community, diversity, and inclusion.
• Ability to nurture boys' growth and collaborate with adults.
• Demonstrate professionalism and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist Lower School visitors.
• Coordinate substitute coverage for Lower School teachers.
• Support teachers and students with daily tasks.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Analytic skills

Technology familiarity

Creativity

Collaboration

Job description

Position Classification: Part-time, 10-month, staff, hourly non-exempt (Approximately 900 hours per year)

Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Monday - Friday, plus two remote hours per day for substitute planning

Reports to : Head of Lower School

Position Summary:

St. Christopher’s School, the largest all-boys school in Virginia and one of the largest and oldest boys’ schools in the Mid-Atlantic region, seeks a Lower School Administrative Assistant & Substitute Coordinator for the 2025-2026 school year.

Serving approximately 1,000 boys in Grades JK-12 in Richmond, Virginia, St. Christopher’s is an Episcopal school committed to cultivating a community that is diverse, inclusive and welcoming. We pride ourselves on bringing out the best in every boy. Our boys benefit from an education and curriculum that is holistic, including academics, the arts, athletics, and service learning. The St. Christopher's experience is further differentiated by a strong emphasis on our Community Pillars — honor & integrity, the pursuit of excellence, and community & brotherhood.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Greet and assist all Lower School visitors
• Coordinate all aspects of substitute coverage for Lower School teachers
• Answer incoming phone calls to the Lower School reception desk and relay messages to administrators, teachers and students as needed
• Communicate with Lower School and Extended Day teachers, parents, and administrators as requests, questions and/or needs arise
• Complete daily tasks of office operation with other administrative assistant and Lower School nurse
• Provide daily support for all teachers and students

Qualifications and Key Skills:

• A commitment to St. Christopher's mission , Community Pillars , policies, and initiatives
• A commitment to best practices in education, as articulated in the School’s Teaching Excellence Document , and a dedication to best practices for boys, as espoused by the St. Christopher’s Center for the Study of Boys
• A clear commitment to diversity, community, and inclusion in school communities, as expressed in the St. Christopher's Diversity and Inclusion Statement
• Possess the personal traits for nurturing the growth of boys and working cooperatively with adults
• Demonstrate familiarity, ease, and openness with technology
• Collaborate effectively with members of the Lower School team
• Possess excellent problem solving, communication, and analytic skills
• Exhibit a growth mindset, be creative and flexible, and demonstrate a sense of humor
• Accept constructive feedback as part of professional growth and development
• Model professionalism and integrity at all times

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, and stoop for extended periods of time
• Must be able to move from classroom to classroom and from building to building as assigned or required by activity of the day
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds

How to Apply:

We only accept applicant resumes through our online portal, which you can access here . Once you select the "Apply Now" button, it will take you through the prompts to complete your application and upload your resume, cover letter and other required documents.

Application deadline is open until filled.

School Website : www.stchristophers.com