Lower School Teacher

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Benedict Catholic School in Richmond’s Museum District seeks a Full-Time Lower School Teacher for Fall 2026. This institution offers a traditional Catholic education and a focus on character development, partnering with parents and staff to support students.

The teacher will lead a grade-level elementary class across core disciplines, excluding PE, art, and music, and will emphasize reading acquisition strategies and Latin within a classical curriculum, while upholding church traditions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Strong knowledge of early childhood education and reading acquisition strategies.
• Passion for classical education and Latin.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to pass criminal background checks.
• Strong understanding of Catholic traditions and beliefs.
• Virginia Teacher Certification or eligibility to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Teach a grade-level elementary class across core subjects excluding PE, Art, and Music.
• Partner with parents and teachers to foster student learning and moral development.

Skills

Communication skills

Latin knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

• Base Pay $44,538.00 - $50,375.00 / Year
• Job Category Central
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type FT 10 Month Salary
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

Contact information

Description

Saint Benedict Catholic School seeks a Full-Time Lower School Teacher to begin in the Fall of 2026. The school is committed to partnering with parents and providing a traditional education in a faith-filled environment. It is centrally located in Richmond’s Museum District and has an enrollment of over 200 students.

The Lower School Teacher will partner with parents and teachers to foster and promote student learning and moral development through a classical Catholic curriculum. The teacher will teach a grade-level elementary class covering all curriculum subject areas except Physical Education, Art, and Music.

Requirements

• hold a bachelor’s degree or better from an accredited college or university
• have an advanced knowledge of early childhood education and reading acquisition strategies
• have a passion and commitment to classical education and Latin
• be able to communicate verbally and in writing clearly
• upon employment, be able to pass criminal background checks
• a strong understanding of Catholic traditions and beliefs
• hold a Virginia Teacher Certification or have the qualifications necessary to obtain one upon hire

Summary