Career Opportunities

Richmond Primary School is a private Christian based school that opened its door in September 2021. We are located at 1101 Forest Ave Richmond, VA 23229 inside the St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church. We are a primary school focusing on students who would benefit from small class sizes, direct teaching and a student-centered approach.


Classroom Teacher (2025-2026 Academic Year)

Primary Hours: 7:45 AM - 3:00 PM, Monday-Friday

Responsibilities:
A Full-Time Classroom Teacher will...

  • Plan and deliver creative and innovative instruction that helps foster student-directed discovery in all subject areas (Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science)
  • Create a classroom environment that is safe, healthy, and nurturing and goes along with the philosophy and goals of our program.
  • Support the social-emotional needs of each student as necessary.
  • Attend faculty meetings and professional development meetings.
  • Maintain an age-appropriate curriculum.
  • Differentiate learning instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
  • Deliver individual, whole-group, and small-group instruction.
  • Communicate and collaborate with other Richmond Primary staff members.
  • Build positive relationships with parents, guardians, and/or caregivers.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • A qualified applicant will hold at least a Bachelor's Degree and have demonstrated a strong academic record. A Masters Degree and Teaching Certification preferred, but not mandatory.
  • Have a minimum of three years teaching experience or previous experience working with children.

Position will start in August 2025.

We offer:

  • Competitive pay
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition Discount is offered to employees who meet qualifications


Substitute Teacher (2024-2025, 2025-2026 Academic Year)

  • Primary Hours: 8:00 AM-2:45 PM
  • Required Qualifications: High school diploma; minimum age of 18; previous childcare experience
  • Duties: Follow lesson plans created by the classroom teacher and alongside the designated classroom schedule. Ensures classroom management; prepare documentation for teacher; performs other duties as assigned by Richmond Primary School.