Teacher - 4th Grade

Richmond Public Schools; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond Public Schools seeks an Elementary Teacher for 2nd grade at Elizabeth D. Redd Elementary School in Richmond, Virginia. The teacher will plan and implement a program meeting student needs and communicate clear objectives for lessons and projects.

The role requires preparing lessons, utilizing diverse instructional media, assessing progress, and maintaining records. A Virginia elementary endorsement and prior teaching experience are preferred; bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Eligible for Virginia elementary endorsement (provisional/temporary acceptable).
• Minimum one year teaching experience or equivalent preferred.
• Spanish language skills a plus.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate Richmond Public Schools philosophy and mission to students and families.
• Prepare for classes with documented evidence of preparation in line with guidelines.
• Establish high expectations for academic success and behavior.
• Use varied instructional techniques to meet diverse student needs.
• Assess student progress and provide reports to supervisors and parents.
• Maintain accurate records and participate in school meetings.

Skills

Classroom management

Effective communication

Spanish language skills

Education

Virginia elementary license

One year teaching experience preferred

Job description

Richmond City Public Schools Elizabeth D. Redd Elementary School - Richmond, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Teacher - 2nd Grade

Job Details

Job ID: 5891345

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title:

Teacher (Elementary)

General Description: The Elementary Teacher 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. Guides the learning process towards the achievement of 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Knows and effectively communicates the Richmond Public Schools (“RPS”) philosophy and mission.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation in accordance with RPS, state and federal guidelines.
• 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 on a regular basis 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 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 course work 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.

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 equivalency preferred.
• One year of experience conducting lessons and assessing student progress, maintaining student discipline in the classroom, meeting with parents to discuss student progress and problem areas preferred.
• Experience providing ongoing academic guidance for students preferred.
• Bilingual skills to include Spanish are a plus.

General Conditions of Work: Duties performed typically in a school setting. Performs professional work providing teaching and/or training services to students in a specialized subject. Work requires frequent standing, sitting, light lifting up to 10 pounds, walking, vocal communication for expressing or exchanging ideas, hearing to perceive information at a normal spoken word level and visual acuity for preparing and analyzing written or computer data.

EOE.

PAY SCALE: Teacher's salary scale

START DATE:Based on School Board approval

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $58,708 to $109,226 Per Year