Careers
Why St. Richard's? At St. Richard's Episcopal School, we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring all our employees and students feel respected and valued. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to foster a supportive, welcoming community, where both students and faculty can thrive. Our career opportunities offer a range of positions that allow you to make a meaningful impact in education while growing both personally and professionally. Whether you are an experienced educator, a passionate administrator, or someone with a unique skill set looking to contribute to our dynamic learning community, we invite you to explore the possibilities and join us in shaping the future of education at St. Richard's. Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us shape the leaders of tomorrow!
Working at St. Richard's
St. Richard's Episcopal School is the only Episcopal school in the state of Indiana. All are welcome and can find belonging here. Since 1960, St. Richard’s has been providing a diverse and international student body with an excellent academic foundation rooted in Episcopal values. Our students are encouraged to ask questions, use reason, and learn wisdom, compassion and humility as they practice the skills they need to be global citizens. Students learn to have honest and respectful dialogue across lines of disagreement and difference as they prepare for lives of leadership and civic responsibility.
Career Benefits
Faculty and staff at St. Richard's build lasting relationships with students and families as they implement inquiry-based and talent development curriculum to meet students where they are and encourage students to stretch and grow in a safe space. Faculty and students benefit from our location in the heart of Indianapolis with many field experiences and partnerships for learning and service. Additional benefits include complimentary lunch at The Dragon Café; health, dental, and vision insurance; and a retirement plan.
Our Mission
The Mission of St. Richard’s Episcopal School is to instill knowledge and values for a lifetime. St. Richard’s provides a timeless, challenging curriculum that embraces diversity while developing global citizens, socially, emotionally, physically, spiritually, and intellectually. We are committed to fostering a community where all people are respected, valued, treated equitably, and expected to share the responsibility of creating a culture of belonging. All St. Richard’s employees are expected to support this mission with each and every student.
Equal Opportunity Employer
St. Richard's is an equal opportunity employer. It is St. Richard's policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religious belief, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under applicable local, state, or federal law.
Current Employment Opportunities
- Lower Division Teacher
- Early Childhood Classroom Assistant
- Substitute Teachers
- Licensed Bus Driver
- Program Director, Horizons at St. Richard's Episcopal School
- Extended Day Counselor
Lower Division Teacher
As a Lower Division Lead Teacher, you will have the opportunity to inspire and educate students in a dynamic and inclusive environment. You'll teach math, science, language arts, and social studies to a homeroom of Grade 1-4 students, assessing progress, providing feedback, and fostering a classroom where all students thrive. You will utilize innovative teaching strategies and work collaboratively with staff to ensure student success and engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide instruction in core subjects: math, science, language arts, and social studies.
- Assess student progress and communicate effectively with students and families.
- Create an inclusive, positive, and engaging classroom environment.
- Collaborate with educators and staff to support student achievement.
- Implement behavior management techniques to maintain a productive learning space.
- Attend occasional evening/weekend hours as needed.
Qualifications
- Basic: Bachelor's degree in education or related field and 3+ years of teaching experience (beyond student teaching).
- Preferred: Master's degree, knowledge of restorative practices, and relevant certifications (CPR, teaching license, special education endorsement).
Apply
Interested applicants should complete an application, which includes uploading a resume and cover letter. Additionally, please send an introductory email to Head of Early Childhood and Lower Divisions, Dr Sherri Beshears-McNeely.
Early Childhood Classroom Assistant
Overview
St. Richard’s is currently seeking to employ a full-time Early Childhood Teaching assistant. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. This person fulfills the primary expectations:
- Assists and supports overall learning objectives and experiences as directed by the classroom teacher
- Works individually and in small groups with students as directed by classroom teacher
- Has an understanding and experience with early childhood development
- Has a sensitivity and knowledge of the needs of a diverse community and the ability and commitment to work effectively with students, parents, teachers, and other stakeholders from diverse backgrounds
- Has a positive, respectful, and effective approach to classroom management
- Prepares for documentation and display of student work
- Prepares materials for designed learning activities
- Provides administrative support for classroom teacher as requested
- Provides supervision for student lunches, special classes, dismissal, and/or recesses as scheduled
- Serves as a substitute teacher as requested by the division head and teacher
- Supports the mission of St. Richard’s Episcopal School with each student
Apply
Interested applicants should complete an application, which includes uploading a resume and cover letter. Additionally, please send an introductory email to Head of Early Childhood and Lower Divisions, Dr Sherri Beshears-McNeely.
Substitute Teachers
St. Richard's is always seeking professional individuals, preferably with teaching experience and knowledge of working with children, to be included on the roster of substitute teachers or as assistant teachers. Please click here to apply. Substitute teachers are hired on an individual basis based on the needs of the school and pay a competitive daily rate.
Licensed Bus Driver
St. Richard's is hiring licensed bus drivers to help transport students during the school and after school to field experiences and athletic events. Apply and direct questions to Ms. Linda Chestnut.
Position Summary
- Part-time, as needed (averages bout 2-3 trips weekly during the 36-week school session). Some summer hours are also available.
- Safely operate a school bus/special purpose bus for activities such as field trips and athletic events. Observe legal and defensive driving practices. Observe and obey speed limits. Drive efficiently and courteously on all roadways as directed, in all weather conditions.
- Ensure the safety of all children and other authorized passengers while riding, as well as when entering and exiting the bus. Attend to any special needs of your passengers. Ensure the safety of those around you and the vehicle. Always be courteous and professional.
- Know and apply safe driving techniques and requirements. Have knowledge of limitations and provisions of the DOT regulations, which pertain to the operation of commercial passenger transportation vehicles.
- Maintain cleanliness of vehicle according to school policy.
- Perform pre-/post-trip inspections, including interior and exterior of vehicle, including the engine compartment according to school policy.
- Use only federally compliant devices for outside communication (hands-free Bluetooth or radio devices). Do not text or otherwise use a cell phone during the operation of a school bus or other vehicle.
- Report promptly to work. Call to notify supervisor if unable to drive, allowing adequate time to find alternate transportation.
- Maintain a driving record free of all major traffic citations, including no major "at fault" vehicle accidents. Report any moving or seat belt violations in a personal auto to safety immediately.
- Report any concerns of abuse and/or neglect immediately to appropriate authorities.
- Perform other work as assigned.
Basic Qualifications
- 2+ years previous experience in passenger transportation or similar field preferred.
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- A valid Class B commercial driver's license with appropriate passenger transport endorsement. Evidence of a good driving record is required.
- Must have and maintain a DOT medical card.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Must possess and exhibit effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be able to drive in various weather conditions.
Program Director, Horizons at St. Richard's Episcopal School
About Horizons: Horizons at St. Richard’s Episcopal School is dedicated to reducing educational equity gaps in Indianapolis through a 6-week summer program and year-round, high-quality wrap-around programming for PreK-8 students. Our mission focuses on fostering academic, social-emotional, and physical growth while building strong, resilient students.
Position Overview: Horizons is seeking a Program Director to lead our summer and year-round programming. The Program Director will oversee logistics, enrollment efforts, data collection, family outreach, staff coordination, and community engagement while ensuring smooth operations.
You will be full-time, salaried member of a team working closely with the Executive Director to:
- Lead the development and execution of engaging year-round programming, including a 6-week summer program.
- Manage logistics like transportation, scheduling, and compliance.
- Oversee student enrollment and data collection Build and maintain relationships with schools, families, and community partners.
- Support fundraising and contribute to budget management.
What you will bring:
- Passion for educational equity and experience in leadership, curriculum design, and community engagement.
- Bachelor’s degree
- 2+ years of program development experience.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a mission-driven team and make a difference in your community.
- Shape the future of education for local students.
- Work in a supportive, dynamic environment.
Submit your application, which includes a cover letter and resume. St. Richard’s Episcopal School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Extended Day Counselor
The purpose of this position is to work with children in Grades PK-8: To work as part of a team whose purpose is to competently and actively create and facilitate enrichment activities; sometimes assist with Grades 1-8 student homework; and provide a safe, enriching, and character-driven environment for students enrolled in our Extended Day program (school-year and/or summer).
Daily Job Functions
- Consistently model and guide students in character development through actions, activities, and dialogue.
- Implement and model respect for all spaces and materials used, ensuring they are well maintained and left as found, including buses and field trips.
- Use proper customer service skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with aftercare counselors, school employees and parents.
- Enforces applicable rules and regulations with program participants.
- Ensures adherence to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
- Ensures first-aid supplies and emergency equipment are in order and accessible.
- Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
- Performs other related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions
- Interact and communicate in a positive, professional manner with team, students, and public.
- Ability to confidently and effectively manage student behavior in a positive, respectful manner at all times.
- Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance.
- Ability to work within moderate to loud environments associated with child care.
- Ability to work in the outdoor environment, with exposure to weather, cold, heat, wind.
- Ability to provide first aid, CPR/AED in a calm, professional manner.
- Ability to exert moderate physical effort, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and that might involve the lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials weighing 10 or more pounds.
Submit your online application
