Employment Opportunities

**Come join our close-knit community of wonderful faculty and staff.**

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

Email: jobs@millwoodschool.org

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.

Please review our Equal Employment Opportunity and Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA").

Current Openings

Fifth Grade Classroom Teacher

Millwood School in Midlothian, VA, has engaged DovetailED to lead a search for a Fifth Grade Classroom Teacher to start in August 2025. Interested candidates should review the Opportunity Statement and submit a cover letter, resume, and list of references as a consolidated PDF to Madison Sunley, Senior Recruiter at DovetailED Talent Sourcing, at madison@dovetailedsourcing.com.

Part-Time Lower School STEM Teacher

Millwood School is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Part-Time Lower School STEM Teacher to join our dynamic faculty for the 2025–2026 school year. This position focuses on engaging students in hands-on, inquiry-based learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The role may become full-time for candidates who are also qualified to teach middle school mathematics.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and deliver developmentally appropriate STEM lessons for students in grades JK–5.
Foster curiosity, critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration through project-based learning.
Integrate technology and engineering design challenges into the curriculum.
Collaborate with lower school faculty to support cross-disciplinary initiatives and special events (e.g., STEM fairs or maker days).
Maintain a safe, organized, and engaging learning environment.
Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.
Participate in school-wide activities, meetings, and professional development.

Optional (Full-Time) Responsibilities:

Teach middle school mathematics (grades 6–8), ranging from pre-algebra to algebra, depending on experience and qualifications.
Participate in the middle school team and support student learning beyond the classroom.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in education, STEM, or a related field required; master’s degree preferred.
Teaching experience at the elementary and/or middle school level, ideally in STEM or math.
Strong understanding of best practices in STEM education and project-based learning.
Passion for working with children and a commitment to the school’s mission and values.
Strong classroom management and organizational skills.
Willingness to be flexible and collaborative as part of a small, collegial team.

Preferred Qualifications:

Virginia teaching certification or eligibility.
Experience with coding, robotics, makerspace tools, or digital design platforms.
Familiarity with differentiated instruction and inquiry-based pedagogy.

Why Join Millwood School?
Millwood School offers a supportive and welcoming community dedicated to academic excellence and character development. As a member of the faculty, you will have the opportunity to engage with enthusiastic students and work alongside a passionate team of educators. If you are interested in joining our community, please submit your resume and availability to jobs@millwoodschool.org.

Upper School English Teacher

Millwood School in Midlothian, VA, has engaged DovetailED to lead a search for a Middle School Social Studies Teacher beginning August 11, 2025. Interested candidates should review the position statement and submit a cover letter, resume, and list of references as a consolidated PDF to Madison Sunley, Recruiter at DovetailED Talent Sourcing, at madison@dovetailedsourcing.com.

Substitute Teacher - Lower, Middle, and Upper School

Millwood School is seeking qualified and dedicated substitute teachers to support our Lower, Middle, and Upper School classrooms. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic learning environment and contribute to our students’ academic success.

Position Overview:

Substitute teachers at Millwood School provide instruction in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring a seamless learning experience. We are looking for individuals who are flexible, adaptable, and passionate about education.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver prepared lesson plans and maintain an engaging classroom environment
Manage classroom behavior and ensure student participation
Communicate effectively with students, faculty, and staff
Follow school policies and procedures to support a positive learning environment

Qualifications:

Valid teaching certification (preferred)
Bachelor’s degree (required)
Prior teaching or classroom experience is a plus
Strong classroom management and communication skills
Ability to work with students across multiple grade levels (K-12)

Why Join Millwood School?

Millwood School offers a supportive and welcoming community dedicated to academic excellence and character development. As a substitute teacher, you will have the opportunity to engage with enthusiastic students and work alongside a passionate team of educators. If you are interested in joining our substitute teacher pool, please submit your resume and availability to jobs@millwoodschool.org.