Employment
Working at Virginia Episcopal School is more than just a job; it's a commitment to a shared mission. Our focus on guiding students Toward Full Stature means we are dedicated to helping each student reach their fullest potential. This mission defines our community and fosters a community of engaged, dedicated and inspired colleagues.
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Faculty and staff are teachers, coaches, advisors, counselors, mentors, dorm parents, activity directors and more. As a member of our community, you will invest your time and talents in building meaningful relationships for your students' success, while also discovering new opportunities in your own professional journey.
Open Positions
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- Spanish Teacher
- Director of Mental Health Services/Mental Health Professional
- On Call Nurse
- Residential Life/Coaching Intern
Spanish Teacher
Virginia Episcopal School seeks to fill a full-time or part-time position in Spanish for the 2025-26 academic year. A bachelor’s degree is required. The successful candidate will have:
- Demonstrated strength and experience in teaching language classes. More specifically, we are looking for fluency in Spanish and/or experience in teaching Advanced Placement Spanish Language and Culture.
- Demonstrated interest in and experience with student-centered educational practices and experience in a variety of teaching methods.
- A willingness to partake in a variety of school needs, including coaching a sport or leading activities.
- The ability to enjoy, engage and inspire adolescents to strive toward their best in the classroom and community, as their teacher, advisor, coach, and dorm parent.
- Experience in a boarding school is preferred but not necessary
In addition, each VES faculty member serves as an advisor to a small group of students, leads or supports afternoon programs, and supports the residential life program as a member of a duty team or dorm parent.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to Christina Miller, Director of Human Resources, at cmiller@ves.org.
Director of Mental Health Services/Mental Health Professional
Virginia Episcopal School seeks a highly qualified individual to serve as the full-time school mental health counselor for the 2024-25 school year, providing behavioral health support and engaging in prevention and intervention activities; supporting and educating faculty and staff about best practices in caring for adolescents; and consulting and advising on student status, assessments and treatment. This full-time, 10-month position reports to the Associate Head of School and is a member of the Medical Team. This position is essential to guiding and supporting the development of healthy, joyful young adults striving toward their highest level of personal achievement—what we call Toward Full Stature.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide individual/group counseling to students on an as-needed or emergency basis.
- Work with families and refer students, when appropriate, to outside mental health providers.
- Provide real-time crisis support when a student is in critical need.
- Serve as on-call mental health professional when students are on campus (this is a shared responsibility).
- Provide support and supervision of other counselors in the school community, including interns and
the school’s Licensed School Counselor. - Serve as a resource and consultant on adolescent student mental health for all students and staff.
- Coordinate care for students with the Health team, including the Costas Wellness Center staff, the school chaplain, and school counselor or contracted services.
- Develop and maintain a network of local providers for referred care when students may need additional off-campus, but local, care.
- In collaboration with the Director of Community Health and Wellness, develop and track appropriate metrics focused on evaluating student social well-being and mental health.
- Provide counseling support and care, as needed, and especially during crisis situations where students or the community are in need of counseling services.
- Ensure that all required health records are maintained in the prescribed format and in a manner which retains medical confidentiality and complies with HIPAA.
- Coordinate, enhance, and teach aspects of the school’s Student Life curriculum as assigned.
- Think holistically and develop school-wide programs around wellness at VES.
- Be an active member of the VES community including attending meals, participating in activities, and actively engaging in the lives of the students in our care.
- Possible campus housing if available
Minimum Requirements and Qualifications
- Licensed mental health clinician, or license eligible able to submit application to the Virginia Department of Health within 18 months of hire.
- Completion of master’s degree in social work, Psychology, Counseling or related field.
- At least 3 years of work experience, preferably in an independent school environment.
The ideal candidate:
- Is a self-starter who is creative in their approach to student health and well-being.
- Is an advocate for health and wellness on campus and supports both faculty and students as they navigate the difficult and challenging terrain of living and learning in a boarding environment.
- Is able to be both proactive and reactive concerning student mental health.
- Effectively communicates with students, faculty, and parents in a timely manner.
- Strong communicator, creative and collaborative problem-solver.
- Detail-oriented and able to create and follow through on student care plans.
- Adhere to all state and federal laws addressing the subjects of confidentiality and privileged communication.
- Strong familiarity with independent schools and boarding school-related experience is desirable.
- Exhibits outstanding interpersonal skills marked by humor, positivity, humility, empathy, and emotional intelligence.
- Finds joy in working with young adults and supporting their health to become their best selves.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to Christina Miller, Director of Human Resources, at cmiller@ves.org, and Chris Button, Associate Head of School, at cbutton@ves.org.
On Call Nurse
Virginia Episcopal School seeks to fill a On Call School Nurse for the 2023-2024 academic year. Available are on-call night shift positions staffed from 11 p.m. - 7 a.m. Friday and Saturday. These individuals will serve on a team that provides for the health and wellbeing of all students—260 day and boarding students in grades 9 - 12—through Health Services at VES, as well as in collaboration with the students' families, the school and community resources. Specifically, under the supervision of the Health Center Director, the nurses are responsible for medication administration and providing preventive, acute and follow-up care for day and boarding students in a multi-cultural setting during the academic year.
We ensure quality, compassionate nursing services that are effective, culturally appropriate, and responsive to the diverse and changing needs of our students and our school community.
Healthcare Requirements
• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Certified in CPR and BLS
• Minimum of one year’s experience with public health, community health, school health or adolescent medicine/pediatrics preferred.
General Requirements:
• Projects warmth, empathy, and collegiality
• Delivers care with the utmost professionalism and discretion.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work independently, using critical thinking skills.
• Computer literate – experience with Microsoft Office—especially Excel—and electronic health records
• Must be able to manage multiple demands including frequent phone calls from faculty/staff, parents, and students.
• Must understand cultural and age-specific needs to deliver appropriate care.
Essential Job Functions:
• Maintains all student health records including but not limited to immunizations, physical examinations, medications, and health insurance in accordance with the Commonwealth of Virginia, Virginia Association of Independent Schools, HIPPA regulations and standards of practice including confidentiality.
• Provides preventive care, including verifying that student vaccinations and medical records are current and kept up to date.
• Delivers routine, acute and follow-up care, including providing direct nursing care for sick or injured students.
• Participates in the evening/night/weekend on-call rotation, which may include telephone or email consultation and/or in-person response at the clinic, on dormitories, or to the site of the call, and communicating needs to the duty team on a case by case basis.
• Manages medication administration, including dispensing medication to students and keeping accurate medication records, communicating with parents about medication concerns.
Physical Requirements:
• Daily desk work, including significant amounts of telephone and computer time.
• Frequent walking both inside and outside on all surfaces
• Navigating steps.
• Some lifting
• Able to respond quickly and efficiently to calls.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to Christina Miller, Director of Human Resources, at cmiller@ves.org.
Residential Life/Coaching Intern
Virginia Episcopal School seeks to fill the position of residential life/coaching intern. This part-time position is responsible for supporting the school’s mission in the residential life and/or athletics program(s).
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Duty team – average 4 hours weekly
- Duty weekend Team-average 16 per weekend
- Coaching 3 seasons (Fall, Winter, Spring)
- Other institutional support as deemed necessary and appropriate for this position – average 10 hours weekly. (Admissions, Development, Headmaster’s Office, Business Operations, Athletics, Communications, and International Program). This may vary by individual based on education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and good follow-through.
- CPR certification.
Education & Experience Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in education or other academic area (i.e., English, Math, History, Economics, Business Administration). In lieu of a final degree, Intern may demonstrate he/she is making adequate progress toward this goal.
- Enthusiasm and desire to work with young people.
- Experience with Microsoft Office products.
- Valid Driver’s License with good driving record
- Ability to work collaboratively with a wide variety of faculty, students, and others in multiple departments within the school.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send an updated resume to Christina Miller, Human Resources Director, at cmiller@ves.org.
Career Benefits
Your Wellbeing
Effectively guiding students Toward Full Stature begins with fostering a healthy work environment for you—our faculty and staff. And we know that to perform your best, you have to feel your best. VES offers a variety of benefits and programs designed to help support the way you live and work.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Our relationship with All Points EAP offers you 24/7, 365 days a year access online, via a mobile app and by phone. You’ll find a wide breadth of free services and resources including wellness and mental health tips, resources and counseling, legal and financial services, childcare and elder care resources and life coaching.
Mental Health
You may access EAP for confidential assessment, short-term counseling—providing four free sessions with an EAP provider, and referral to community counseling services or other resources when needed. Depending on the provider, you may be able to utilize your medical benefits for in-person therapy visits.
Fitness & Exercise
You have access to our state-of-the-art Van Every Athletic Center, featuring athletic courts, cardiovascular training equipment, free weights and strength training machines. Enjoy our outdoor pool, athletic fields and tennis courts, run the track or nearby cross-country course, hike and bike the miles of trails on campus and in Lynchburg, and join in our regularly scheduled faculty fun events focused on wellness.
Nutritious Meals
Our community enjoys delicious and nutritious meals with a commitment to farm-to-table selections and meeting a breadth of dietary needs. Every employee is eligible for complimentary lunches in the dining hall, and employees-in-residence and their families are typically eligible for free breakfast, lunch and dinner daily when school is in session.
Health Insurance
We offer medical, dental and vision insurance to help you stay healthy, support you when you need care and manage healthcare costs.
Medical Insurance
If you elect employee coverage, VES pays 100% of the basic school group health insurance plan for you. You may elect additional coverage beyond the basic plan, such as a reduced-deductible plan, family coverage or additional available services. And you can tap into support from knowledgeable advisors with our insurance broker who help to ensure you select the best insurance option for your anticipated needs.
Dental Insurance
We offer dental coverage through Delta Dental on a voluntary basis in which the employee pays the premium. The plan available covers two annual preventive care visits per person and, at varying levels of coverage, routine dental treatments, replacement work, endodontic and periodontic services, and oral surgery. Orthodontics are not covered.
Vision Insurance
This voluntary plan that you may purchase is offered through EyeMed and covers exams with a small co-pay, and provides allowances toward and discounts on frames, contacts, laser vision correction, hearing exams and hearing aids.
Your Financial Security
We want to help you save money, protect your income, and grow assets for your retirement.
We offer several tax-advantaged programs that will help you save on expenses.
Dependent Care Reimbursement
You may choose to have the school deduct an amount you determine from your paycheck on a pre-tax basis for dependent-care expenses.
Health Savings Account (HSA)
You may set up an HSA—a triple-tax-advantaged account—to pay for qualified healthcare, dental and vision expenses not covered by insurance, including copays and deductibles, that you may incur now or in the future. You can contribute funds to the account on a pre-tax basis through payroll deductions.
Pre-tax Premium Deductions
Employees enrolled in our medical and dental plans as well as optional life insurance may opt to participate in VES’ Section 125 Plan, in which premiums are deducted from employees’ paychecks on a pre-tax basis.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) allow you to set aside pre-tax money to pay for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.You decide how much to contribute to your FSA(s) each year during Open Enrollment based on your unique needs.
It’s not easy thinking about accidents and death, but if they happen, VES provides benefits to protect your financial resources.
Life Insurance
We offer full-time employees—at no cost to you—a life insurance policy in an amount equal to twice your annual wages.
Income Protection in the Event of Disability
- Short-term disability is partial income replacement for a period of time if you are unable to work due to illness, injury or childbirth. Participation in this plan is optional and premiums are paid by the employee. Currently, the plan pays 60% of your salary or wages for up to six months after two weeks of leave for a qualified reason. We strongly urge employees to make the small investment in this important benefit.
- Long-term disability (LTD) starts when your short-term disability benefits end. LTD pays a percentage of your monthly earnings until you return to work or reach age 65. Your LTD is currently paid 100% by VES. The plan provides up to 60% of your base pay after a 180-day elimination period.
Paid Time Off and Leave
We've designed benefits and policies that give you time to recharge, attend to personal matters, heal, and focus on your family.
Holidays
Each year, 12- month staff typically receive 15 holiday days off per year. Holidays for faculty and 10-month Student Support Services staff are determined by the school schedule.
Vacation
Faculty and 10-month Student Support Services staff typically take vacations when school is not in session (for some, administrative time may be required when school is not in session). Administrative 12-month employees receive paid time off as follows:
3 weeks during the first 5 years
4 weeks beginning with the 5-year anniversary
5 weeks beginning with the 10-year anniversary
Sick Leave
Faculty and other 10-month staff receive 4 days per year of paid sick leave, and 12-month staff receive 6 days per year.
Family and Medical Leave
VES will grant unpaid medical leave in accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and/or applicable law. Generally, the FMLA entitles eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave in a 12-month period for specified family or medical reasons.