Early Childhood Fellow

About the School

Since 1910, St. Anne's-Belfield School has been committed to nurturing the whole student: body, heart, mind, and soul. As the largest independent school in the college town of Charlottesville, Va., our 900+ students, age 2 through Grade 12, inspire us each day as we aspire to educate the next generation of exemplary citizens and visionary leaders.

As a member of our school community, you'd be joining a team of people who are passionate about their roles and contributing to a community of purpose and belonging. Those who thrive at St. Anne's-Belfield are people who, as outlined in our Portrait of a Graduate, pursue knowledge to generate impact, seek to engage diverse perspectives and practices, engage in reflection, demonstrate moral character and integrity, and work to understand and meet the needs of the community.

Our two beautiful campuses on 55 acres serve as vibrant hubs for curiosity, creativity, and academic excellence. This is perfectly complemented by our location in Charlottesville, one of the top 5 happiest cities in the U.S., as recognized by National Geographic and Outside Magazine. Opportunities abound to connect with nature, enjoy arts and culture, engage with the University of Virginia, only one mile away, and explore American history both within our region or Richmond (one hour by car) and Washington, D.C. (two hours by car).

If you're looking for a dynamic learning environment where your contributions help spark each child's potential, we invite you to consider a career with St. Anne's-Belfield. We at St. Anne's-Belfield School believe it is the quality and passion of our people that set us apart. We seek to hire the best teachers, administrators, staff members, and coaches to support our student body by offering a competitive benefits package and providing a wonderful working environment.

About the Position

St. Anne's-Belfield School is seeking a talented, recent college graduate to join the School as an Early Childhood Fellow. This future educator believes that having great teachers from the start is essential to preparing students to become strong in body, broad of mind, tender of heart, and responsive in soul. During this two-year program, Fellows receive support for earning their master of education degree at the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Education and Human Development while gaining immersive experience as full-time teaching assistants at St. Anne's-Belfield School.

Apply today for the St. Anne's-Belfield School Early Childhood Fellowship for:

Full tuition and fees for a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum & Instruction with a Social Emotional Learning Area of Emphasis from UVA. You must apply separately and be accepted to UVA.
Salary, benefits, and housing stipend.
Two years of immersive experience as a teaching assistant in the St. Anne's-Belfield Lower School, located just 2.5 miles from the UVA School of Education in Charlottesville, Va.
Hands-on experience and mentorship by experienced early childhood faculty at St. Anne's-Belfield.

Candidate Criteria

Candidates must hold a recent bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (graduation years 2020 through 2026). All majors are accepted.
Candidates must have a demonstrated interest in working with children.

How to Apply

Submit an application, resume, and cover letter on our Career Opportunities website. Finalists will be invited to in-person interviews. St. Anne's-Belfield will cover travel costs.
Fellows selections will be made by May 1. Offers are contingent upon admission to UVA.
Fellows will begin August 3, 2026.

Maintaining Eligibility

Fellows must apply separately to the UVA Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum & Instruction with a Social Emotional Learning Area of Emphasis. Evidence of an in-process application will be required. View the recommended course of study.
Fellows must begin UVA coursework as conditional or fully admitted students in fall 2026, and must be fully accepted into the M.Ed. program by the spring of 2027.
Fellows must meet all criteria to work at St. Anne's-Belfield, including passing a background check and drug screening.

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