Teacher - Music - Instrumental/Band - Elementary

Southampton Elementary School; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Southampton Elementary School, part of Richmond Public Schools, seeks a Music teacher for Instrumental/Band at the elementary level. Immediate start; responsibilities include planning and delivering a music program aligned to curriculum, assessing student progress, and maintaining communications with parents and staff.

The ideal candidate holds a collegiate or postgraduate music license, with at least one year of teaching or equivalent experience, and offers strong classroom management and

Qualifications

• Must have collegiate or postgraduate professional license in music.
• One year of teaching experience or its equivalency preferred.
• One year of experience conducting lessons and assessing student progress, meeting with parents to discuss progress preferred.
• Bilingual skills to include Spanish are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements a program of study that meets student needs and interests.
• Creates a conducive classroom environment aligned to student development.
• Maintains records and communicates progress to parents and administrators.
• Collaborates with staff to uphold school policy and professional standards.

Skills

Teaching experience

Lesson planning

Parent meetings

Student progress assessment

Spanish bilingual

Education

Music license

Job description

Teacher - Music - Instrumental/Band - Elementary

Richmond City Public Schools Southampton Elementary School - Richmond, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB STATUS: UNTIL FILLED

QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a collegiate or postgraduate professional license or be eligible for a provisional license in music. 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.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: 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 improves 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.

GENERAL DEFINITION AND 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.

REPORTS TO: Principal

LENGTH ON CONTRACT: This is a 9.5 month (200 days) contract position with excellent benefits.

START DATE: Based on School Board approval

Teacher - Music - Instrumental/Band - Elementary

Richmond City Public Schools Southampton Elementary School - Richmond, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB STATUS: UNTIL FILLED

QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a collegiate or postgraduate professional license or be eligible for a provisional license in music. 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.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: 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 improves 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.

GENERAL DEFINITION AND 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.

REPORTS TO: Principal

LENGTH ON CONTRACT: This is a 9.5 month (200 days) contract position with excellent benefits.

START DATE: Based on School Board approval

Job Details

Job ID: 5992248Application Deadline: Posted until filledPosted: Nov 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB STATUS: UNTIL FILLED

QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a collegiate or postgraduate professional license or be eligible for a provisional license in music. 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.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: 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 improves 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.

GENERAL DEFINITION AND 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.

REPORTS TO: Principal

LENGTH ON CONTRACT: This is a 9.5 month (200 days) contract position with excellent benefits.

START DATE: Based on School Board approval

Position Type: Full-Time

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

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