Fellows' Program

The Collegiate School Fellows’ Program is a one- to two-year teaching fellowship that is designed for early-career teachers and career-switchers who plan to pursue a career in education. We welcome applicants interested in teaching any grade level from JK-12 and in coaching Grades 7-12. Qualified candidates must demonstrate a sustained interest in children; possess college- or graduate-level coursework in their subject area and a track record of academic excellence; and have demonstrable experience in co-curricular areas such as sports and clubs.

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. 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. 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.

Each year, we hire a small cohort of fellows. Each fellow shares a classroom with a mentor teacher in their department or grade level. All fellows have regular meetings with their mentor, their department- or grade-level chair, the Fellows’ Program Director, the cohort of fellows, and the Dean of Faculty. Fellows also contribute to or participate in School activities such as advisory meetings, clubs, sports, and performances, and they 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, and they follow the same daily schedule as any classroom teacher in their division

Fellows receive a full-time salary and are eligible for benefits that include health, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; free daily lunch; 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. The program begins in mid-August with a week of new teacher training and another week of meetings for all faculty members, and it ends in early June at the conclusion of the school year.

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. 

Candidates who are advancing in the hiring process will be notified after January 9th, 2026. To inquire, please contact Dr. Leah Angell, Director of the Fellows’ Program, at leah_angell@collegiate-va.org or 804.741.9794.

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.

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.

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:

• Excellent professional development opportunities for faculty and staff
• Collaborative working environment
• A rich employee benefits package (which includes free lunch!)
• Opportunities for growth and leadership
• An environment that fosters creative and innovative instruction