Fellows' Program

The Collegiate School Fellows' Program is a one-year fellowship that is designed for early-career teachers and for anyone changing careers to work in an independent school. We welcome applicants interested in teaching any grade level from JK-12 or in areas of school administration including but not limited to development, admissions, or athletics.

The purpose of the Fellows' Program is to provide aspiring educators with the mentorship, classroom experience, and pedagogical background necessary to become a lead classroom teacher or independent school professional. In keeping with three of the School's core values-love of learning, excellence, and community-the Program strives to foster and support each fellow's lifelong journey in the field of education.

Program Details :

The program offers a thorough introduction to a career in education. Throughout the year, fellows receive personalized mentorship, preparation in pedagogy and instructional design, cultural competency training, extensive professional development, and job placement assistance. Upon completion of the fellowship, each fellow will possess the skills necessary to be a lead teacher or qualified candidate in their division or department.

Fellows, who will be part of a small cohort of fellows each year, can expect to share a classroom with a mentor teacher in their department or grade level. If the fellow is pursuing a non-instructional position, then they work with a mentor in that office rather than in the classroom. Regardless, all fellows will have regular meetings with their mentor, their division head, their department- or grade-level chair, the Fellows' Program Director, the Dean of Faculty, and the Head of School. Fellows also contribute to or participate in School activities such as advisory meetings, clubs, sports, and performances and attend relevant school events such as faculty meetings, assemblies, and professional development days. Fellows engage fully in the life of the school, thereby gaining experience with a school setting and insight into all aspects of a career in education.

Fellows receive a full-time salary and are eligible for benefits that also include classroom supplies and teaching materials; all required texts; professional development support for on-and off-campus opportunities; and additional stipends for coaching and certain extracurricular activities.

By the conclusion of the fellowship, participants will have created a professional dossier of job application materials, a body of work for lesson plans, and a career development plan.

When applying, please attach a cover letter.

Required Competencies :

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate the School's shared purpose; builds trust among colleagues; is accountable; lives up to commitments.
• Proven cross cultural competency skills demonstrating self awareness, awareness of others and the ability to adopt inclusive perspectives, attitudes and behaviors to drive inclusion and belonging in the ongoing development and maintenance of an inclusive campus community.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to a servant leadership model focusing on the growth and development of the team to successfully fulfill shared goals.
• Understands the big picture and handles areas of responsibility in a manner consistent with the School's mission and values. Offers assistance within the office especially during busy times.
• Relates to the Collegiate community including faculty, staff, students, parents and applicants in a cooperative manner.
• Meets deadlines, demonstrates effective use of time and handles multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Understands the need for growth and is receptive to constructive feedback.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times.

It is critical that candidates demonstrate a commitment to the School's Core Values and Mission

HONOR

Personal integrity and devotion to the truth, which make one trustworthy, forthright, responsible and fair.

LOVE OF LEARNING

A creative spirit that promotes intellectual and personal growth through exploration, inquiry and openness to change.

EXCELLENCE

A sustained commitment to meeting high standards of character, achievement and personal accountability.

RESPECT

Fundamental regard for the dignity and worth of each individual.

COMMUNITY

A commitment to responsive and compassionate citizenship and service on campus, in the local community and in the broader world.

Who we are

Collegiate School is a co-educational, independent day school located in Henrico County, within 20 minutes of downtown Richmond, Virginia, for students in Junior Kindergarten through 12th grade. For more than 100 years, Collegiate has nurtured inquisitive thinkers, responsible citizens, and compassionate leaders. Grounded in the values that have sustained it over the course of more than a century, Collegiate provides its nearly 1,700 students with an engaging academic environment dedicated to preparing them for a globally connected and changing world.

The essence of Collegiate School is the richness of relationships among students, faculty, parents, administrators, and alumni in a dynamic learning community with high personal and academic expectations. This exceptional educational environment enables students to develop their potential for intellectual growth, leadership, and service.

Why Collegiate?

Collegiate School is well-regarded for developing students into citizens who lead, serve and shape the world. We do so with the help of a caring faculty and staff who also have opportunities to lead, serve and shape the world, through the young lives they touch.

Below are just a few examples of some of the great advantages of working at Collegiate :

The School is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, pregnancy or related pregnancy condition, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran or military status, marital status, genetic information, traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, or any other status protected by applicable law. Employment decisions at the School are based on merit, qualifications, and skills.