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Employment Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in Millwood School. Millwood School is a young, growing school, and welcomes applicants with appropriate degrees and experience. We are a JK-12, college preparatory, independent, co-ed day school.

Credentials 

Persons applying for teaching positions at Millwood should hold a Virginia teaching license and have at least two years of full-time paid teaching experience in the desired grade level. It is desirable for JK-2 applicants to have an Early Childhood endorsement, and for Middle and Upper School applicants to have subject area endorsement. Masters degrees are preferred. 
 

Application Process

Please complete the online employment form HERE as well as include a cover letter, current resume and references if you are interested in joining our dynamic community of educators to:
 
 
Millwood School
ATT: Employment
15100 Millwood School Lane 
Midlothian, VA 23112
 
Millwood School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or national origin in its employment policies or any other programs offered by the school.
 

Current Openings

Director of Development
The Millwood School (Midlothian, Virginia) has engaged IndySchool Consultancy to lead the search for its next Director of Development.  Millwood School is a premier EC – 12 private school in the Richmond, Virginia region and is known for excellence in the classroom and on the fields. The next Director of Development will partner with the Head of School to embolden a culture of philanthropy and create the framework for an ambitious capital campaign.

Interested candidates should review the Opportunity Statement (below) and submit a Cover Letter, Resume, List of 5 Professional References, and a Leadership or Educational Philosophy to Tim Viands, President at IndySchool Consultancy, at tim@indyschoolconsultancy.com.

Link to Opportunity Statement

The application deadline is March 1, 2024; however, the search committee will consider strong candidates before the deadline.
2nd Grade Teacher
The Lower School seeks a teacher who will plan and implement curriculum and work effectively with the lower school team. In addition to teaching, this person will communicate regularly and proactively with students, their families, and colleagues, contribute positively to the overall school culture and fulfill duties as assigned. The teacher should evaluate student progress and complete progress reports on schedule, provide continuous supervision of students throughout the school day, and demonstrate cultural competence, both in and outside of the classroom.

All applicants must have prior experience, Current Teacher Certification, and be a flexible thinker who is willing to learn new concepts. A bachelor’s degree is required, and an advanced degree is preferred.
Upper School English Teacher
The successful applicant will collaborate with the middle school English to ensure the continuum of English skills in the Upper School. The selected applicant should be passionate about cultivating student understanding, excitement, confidence and proficiency in language arts. The teacher should prepare students for success in AP and high school English courses, and have a proven track record of building relationships, creating a positive classroom culture, and engaging students with the power of language.

All applicants must have prior experience, Current Teacher Certification, and be a flexible thinker who is willing to learn new concepts. A bachelor’s degree is required, and an advanced degree is preferred. Previous experience with the IB MYP and AP curriculum would be an advantage but not required.
Health & Physical Education Teacher
The Physical Education and Health Teacher contributes significantly to the holistic development of students by promoting physical fitness, health education, and overall well being. The faculty member will deliver a PE curriculum designed to encourage and develop Physical Literacy, Healthy Behaviors, Decision Making, Communication, Stress Management, and Conflict Resolution. Their impact extends beyond the classroom, influencing the school culture and community as a whole.

Essential Duties Responsibilities:
  • Develop the whole student through the use of team sports, fitness-related activities, and age-appropriate health and wellness programs.
  • Teach knowledge and skills in physical fitness, health education, and individual or team sports.
  • Work cooperatively with other physical education teachers in planning and implementing a balanced physical education program.
  • Analyze, demonstrate, and explain basic skills, knowledge, and strategies of sports, games, and fundamental body movements.
  • Develop lesson plans. Provide individual and small group instruction and feedback to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
  • Establish and maintain standards of student behavior to provide a safe and orderly productive environment in the physical education areas.
  • Evaluate the academic and social growth of students to prepare individual reports on each student.
  • Evaluate each student's growth in physical skills, knowledge, and contribution to team sports.
  • Communicate well with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators.
  • Supervise students in and out of the classroom activities during the day.
  • Participate in student and parent activities, including clubs, after-school.

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