Careers
Thank you for your interest in employment at Sabot School. Our faculty and staff are an integral part of our community and are both guides and fellow travelers in the collaborative learning process.
Open Positions for the 2025-2026 School Year
Join the Sabot School Community.
Sabot School is an independent progressive school in Richmond VA, with a student body of around 220 children, aged 2 to Grade 8. At Sabot School, you'll become part of a collaborative community of passionate educators dedicated to progressive education within a Reggio-inspired framework. Teaching at Sabot is special, read below for just a few reasons why you should consider joining our team.
Student-Centered Approach
Teach like you’ve always wanted.
At Sabot we provide a unique child-led learning experience within a Reggio-inspired framework, where each student's unique voice and perspective are celebrated, with particular attention given to the social-emotional learning needs of children. You can learn more about our approach here.
Small Class Sizes
Our Reggio-inspired model has two teachers per section from Preschool to Grade 5. Not only does this model support our innovative student-centered curriculum, but it also keeps our student/teacher ratio much lower than peer schools. Our average K-8 class size is between 12 to 16 students, with preschool classes between 8 to 14 students.
Continuous Professional Development
Growth is a cornerstone of our process. Teachers-researchers engage in ongoing professional development opportunities tailored to enhance their teaching skills and knowledge, both internally and externally.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)
Be part of a school community dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of education.
Outdoor Learning
Enjoy teaching in a picturesque setting on 28 acres and nestled adjacent to 106 acres of Larus Park where you will incorporate outdoor learning into your curriculum.
Competitive Benefits and Tuition Remission
Sabot School is proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including a faculty and staff discount of 50% on tuition for those working 20 hours or more per week.
How to Apply
Available and potential positions are updated on this page, and instructions on how to apply are connected to each job description.
Sabot is always accepting applications from qualified candidates. Interested candidates should click here to submit their application materials. Please be prepared to submit your cover letter, resume, educational philosophy and references.
Living & Working in Richmond
Recently named the #1 place to live in Virginia by
Travel & Leisure Magazine Richmond is known for its vibrant lifestyle and historic charm, mixed with diverse food, music, arts and cultural scenes and leading it to become one of the top mid-sized, affordable cities in the country.
Our Employees
Our faculty and staff are an integral part of our community and are both guides and fellow travelers in the collaborative learning process.
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Employment Policy
Sabot is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic team committed to working in a multicultural environment. Sabot School is an equal opportunity employer and strives to be fair and impartial in all of its relations with its employees and applicants for employment without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, genetics, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, pregnancy, childbirth or childbirth-related medical conditions including lactation, or any other factor protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. This policy applies to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and all other personnel actions and conditions of employment such as compensation, benefits, layoffs, reinstatements, training, tuition assistance, and disciplinary measures.
