Teacher - K - 2nd Grade

Young World Physical Education; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 58,708 - 109,226; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Richmond, Virginia is seeking a qualified Teacher for grades K-2. This position requires eligibility for a Virginia professional license in elementary education and involves planning educational programs, managing classroom behavior, and assessing student progress. The teacher will communicate effectively with students and parents, maintain compliance with school policies, and participate in ongoing professional development. Salary ranges from $58,708 to $109,226 annually.

Qualifications

• Eligible for a valid provisional, collegiate, or postgraduate Virginia professional license.
• One year of teaching experience or its equivalency preferred.
• Experience conducting lessons and assessing student progress.

Responsibilities

• Communicates the philosophy and mission of Richmond Public Schools.
• Plans and implements personalized programs of study.
• Creates an effective learning environment.
• Maintains accurate records according to law and policy.

Skills

Communication

Instructional Techniques

Classroom Management

Assessment

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Virginia Professional License

Job description

Teacher - K - 2nd Grade

Richmond City Public Schools Southampton Elementary School, Richmond, Virginia

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Terms of Employment: 9.5-month (200 Day)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Immediate Supervisor: School Principal

Job Title: Teacher

General Description: 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.

Essential Duties and 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 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.
• 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 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.

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.

Pay Scale: Teacher's salary scale: $58,708 to $109,226 Per Year

EOE.