Assistant to the Director of the Early Childhood Program

About the School

Since 1910, St. Anne’s-Belfield School has been committed to nurturing the whole student: body, heart, mind, and soul. As the largest independent school in the college town of Charlottesville, Va., our 900+ students, age 2 through Grade 12, inspire us each day as we aspire to educate the next generation of exemplary citizens and visionary leaders. 

As a member of our school community, you'd be joining a team of people who are passionate about their roles and contributing to a community of purpose and belonging. Those who thrive at St. Anne’s-Belfield are people who, as outlined in our Portrait of a Graduate, pursue knowledge to generate impact, seek to engage diverse perspectives and practices, engage in reflection, demonstrate moral character and integrity, and work to understand and meet the needs of the community. 

Our two beautiful campuses on 55 acres serve as vibrant hubs for curiosity, creativity, and academic excellence. This is perfectly complemented by our location in Charlottesville, one of the top 5 happiest cities in the U.S., as recognized by National Geographic and Outside Magazine. Opportunities abound to connect with nature, enjoy arts and culture, engage with the University of Virginia, only one mile away, and explore American history both within our region or Richmond (one hour by car) and Washington, D.C. (two hours by car).

If you're looking for a dynamic learning environment where your contributions help spark each child’s potential, we invite you to consider a career with St. Anne’s-Belfield. We at St. Anne's-Belfield School believe it is the quality and passion of our people that set us apart. We seek to hire the best teachers, administrators, staff members, and coaches to support our student body by offering a competitive benefits package and providing a wonderful working environment.

We at St. Anne's-Belfield School believe it is the quality and passion of our people that set us apart. We seek to hire the best teachers, administrators, and staff members to support our amazing student body by offering a competitive benefits package and providing a wonderful working environment.

About the Position

St. Anne's-Belfield School seeks to hire a full-time Assistant to the Director of the Early Childhood Program.  Our Early Childhood Program offers a robust academic foundation paired with a strong emphasis on outdoor learning. This role assists the director in all aspects of work related to the Early Childhood Program, including performing administrative duties and working daily with children. The ideal candidate is organized, flexible, and capable of developing positive relationships with students and parents. They demonstrate a clear understanding of professional behavior, possess a growth mindset, and adopt a collaborative approach to work. Under general supervision, this position reports to the Director of the Early Childhood Program, who reports to the Head of the Lower School. This is a 12-month full-time, hourly position with an immediate start date.  

Essential Duties

• Serves as a representative of the director when the director is not present.
• Works collaboratively with lead teachers, teaching assistants, and substitutes, to provide support as requested by the director;
• Regularly assists in classrooms, both outdoors and indoors
• Serves as a substitute teacher when needed;
• Maintains relationships with parents and legal guardians of students to keep them informed when there is an illness and to accept changes of dismissal, etc.; 
• Manages attendance and daily record keeping for students;
• Assists the director in purchasing and monitoring the expenses for budget needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains student files for licensing: medications, authorizations, accommodations, etc
• Assist the director with written communications, such as back to school communications and Belfield Bulletin 
• Prepare and Organize materials for ECP events (Orientation, Curriculum Night, Grandparent and Special Friends day, etc) as determined by the director

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to administer emergency medications to the children as needed
• Current understanding of culturally responsive teaching practices
• Strong communication skills with colleagues and families using a variety of methods
• Effectively uses technology to support director, faculty, and parents
• Understanding of current best-practices related to social-emotional learning
• Uses problem solving strategies in all aspects of the work
• Command of confidentiality and tact
• The ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Possesses a growth mindset and is open to new and innovative practices
• Works collaboratively in a team environment
• Flexible attitude and ability to switch gears as needed

Required Qualifications

• An endorsement or Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in early childhood education
• Previous experience working with young children, particularly toddlers
• Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate practices
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
• Ability to meet state licensing requirements including background checks

Physical Conditions and Work Contacts

Duties performed typically in school settings to include: outdoor classrooms, indoor classrooms, recreational areas, and forest trails.  Daily personal and close contact with children to provide classroom management and learning environment support is required. Regular contact with other staff members and parents is required. Occasional contact with medical professionals may be required. Frequent contact with parents is necessary.

What we offer: 

• Competitive pay of $20 - $25 per hour, dependent on experience 
• 4 weeks vacation + additonal paid time off
• Shared cost Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance 
• Employer paid Short and Long-term Disability and Life Insurance
• Retirement plan with match
• Supplemental insurance policies
• Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition remission and program discounts for children enrolled at the school
• Free lunch when school is in session
• Free after-care for children enrolled at the school
• Free admission to the Virginia Discovery Museum
• 20% discount at St. Anne's-Belfield School store 

Please note we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.  Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the U.S.