First Grade Teacher- Fall 2024

Job Description

Statement of Philosophy

The goal of education ought to be the formation of intelligent and morally upright persons. The ability to think clearly, reason through an argument, and present positions with eloquence are the marks of a well-ordered mind, while the ability to recognize and appreciate beauty and goodness are the marks of a well-ordered will. These two ends - perfecting the natural powers of the mind and training the will to love the good - have been the hallmark of education in Western Civilization for over 2,000 years.

At Saint Benedict School, we believe that education is more than just training for tests and jobs. It is the formation of the whole person in the perennial wisdom of Western Civilization, making him a standard, not just of his time, but of all times. In this, classical education is eminently practical and urgently needed.

First Grade Teacher
The First-Grade 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.

Applicant Requirements

Applicant must
• 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

Candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, references, and a Diocese of Richmond Application for Employment. Address your letter to Mr. Sean Cruess, Principal, but submit your materials to the Business Office (businessoffice@saintbenedictschool.org).
Materials are shared electronically, so electronic submission is preferred.

About the Employer

Our mission is to form the minds of our students with the perennial wisdom of a classical education, and to move their wills to a greater love of the true, the good, and the beautiful. As a Catholic school, we center all truth in Jesus Christ and offer our teaching in fidelity to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church. Integrating faith and reason, we strive to lead our students to a love of that Wisdom which is "a reflection of eternal light, a spotless mirror of the working God"