Inspiring 2nd Grade Teacher - Full-Time, 9.5-Month

Broad Rock Elementary School; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Broad Rock Elementary School in Richmond, VA is seeking a Teacher for the 9.5-month school year. The role involves delivering instruction, planning a standards-aligned program, and maintaining a supportive classroom environment.

The position requires Virginia elementary licensure eligibility, with preferred one year of teaching experience and a willingness to engage families in student progress. Salary aligns with the district pay scale and calendar.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for a valid provisional, collegiate, or postgraduate Virginia professional license in an elementary endorsement area.
• One year of teaching experience or its equivalent preferred.
• One year of experience conducting lessons and assessing student progress, maintaining student discipline in the classroom, and meeting with parents to discuss student progress and problem areas preferred.
• Experience providing ongoing academic guidance for students is preferred.
• Bilingual skills, including Spanish, are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Knows and effectively communicates the Richmond Public Schools (“RPS”) philosophy and mission.
• Plans and implements a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the developmental level of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation in accordance with RPS, state, and federal guidelines.
• Guides the learning process toward achieving curriculum goals and, within the content of these goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, with the ability to communicate these objectives effectively to students.
• Establishes high expectations for academic success and classroom behavior.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media to meet the needs and capabilities of the student or students involved.
• Identifies special needs and seeks the assistance of RPS specialists.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students regularly and provides progress reports to supervisors and parents.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law and RPS policy.
• Assists in designing, upholding, and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and School Board Policy.
• Actively participates in faculty and/or department meetings.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Exerts leadership in working with the school and RPS staff.
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials. Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students and their parents.
• Provides for professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning.
• Assists in the preparation of data for local, state, and federal reports.
• Assists in the collection of data for providing appropriate intervention.
• Participates in faculty committee meetings, chaperoning, counseling, and other similar responsibilities that are part of the school’s service in loco parentis; and exercises discretionary authority over day-to-day teaching functions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching experience

Student assessment

Discipline management

Parent communication

Academic mentoring

Spanish language skills

Education

Virginia elementary teaching license

Job description

Broad Rock Elementary School in Richmond, VA is seeking a Teacher for the 9.5-month school year. The role involves delivering instruction, planning a standards-aligned program, and maintaining a supportive classroom environment.

The position requires Virginia elementary licensure eligibility, with preferred one year of teaching experience and a willingness to engage families in student progress. Salary aligns with the district pay scale and calendar.