Teacher - PreK

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

Job summary

Richmond City Public Schools' Blackwell Preschool Learning Center in Richmond, VA seeks a dedicated PreK Teacher to plan and implement a developmentally appropriate program. You will create a learning environment aligned to curriculum goals and clearly communicate objectives to students, families and staff.

The role requires Virginia licensure in early childhood/elementary, plus one year of teaching experience or equivalent, with bilingual Spanish considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Eligible for Virginia provisional, collegiate or postgraduate license in early childhood/elementary.
• One year of teaching experience or its equivalency preferred.
• Experience assessing student progress and meeting with parents preferred.
• Bilingual skills including Spanish are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Communicates the RPS philosophy and mission to students and families.
• Prepares for classes with written evidence of planning per district guidelines.
• Sets high expectations for academic success and classroom behavior.
• Uses varied instructional techniques and media to meet learner needs.
• Collaborates with specialists for special needs and interventions.

Skills

Classroom management

Bilingual Spanish

Communication skills

Education

Virginia teaching license (early childhood/elementary)

Job description

Richmond City Public Schools Blackwell Preschool Learning Center, Richmond, Virginia

Teacher - PreK

Job Details

Job ID: 5842876

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Job Description

Job Title: Teacher - PreK

Terms of Employment: 9.5-Month Contract 200 Days

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Location: Assigned School

Immediate Supervisor: Building Principal

General Description: The PreK 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.
• Assess 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 early childhood / 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.

How to Apply

All applicants (including RPS employees) must submit an on-line application. Please access website at: www.rvaschools.net

Please upload the following information with your application: a current resume, transcript and license if applicable.

Three reference names and contact information will be required if you progress to the interview step.

Richmond Public Schools will conduct a background investigation, fingerprinting and tuberculosis screening as a condition of employment. EOE.

Position Type: Full-Time

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