Teacher - Kindergarten

Richmond City Public Schools•Richmond, VA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Elementary Teacher plans and implements a program of study that meets students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities. The teacher creates a learning-conducive classroom environment appropriate to students’ developmental levels and guides learning toward curriculum goals. The teacher establishes clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects and communicates those objectives effectively to students. This position is employed on the Teacher’s Salary Scale under a 9.5-month contract of 200 days. The work location is George W. Carver Elementary, and the position reports to the School Principal. Duties are typically performed in a school setting and involve providing teaching and training services to students. Applicants must submit an online application with a current resume, transcript, and applicable license. References are required at the interview stage. Employment is contingent on a background investigation, fingerprinting, and tuberculosis screening. The start date is based on School Board approval.

Requirements

Must be eligible for a valid provisional, collegiate, or postgraduate Virginia professional license in an elementary endorsement area.
One year of teaching experience or equivalent is preferred.
One year of experience conducting lessons, assessing student progress, maintaining classroom discipline, meeting with parents about student progress and problem areas, and providing ongoing academic guidance is preferred.
Bilingual skills, including Spanish, are a plus.
Submit an online application with a current resume, transcript, and license if applicable.
Provide three references’ names and contact information if advancing to the interview stage.
Successfully complete a background investigation, fingerprinting, and tuberculosis screening as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

One year of teaching experience or its equivalency.
One year of experience conducting lessons, assessing student progress, maintaining student discipline, meeting with parents about student progress and problem areas, and providing ongoing academic guidance.
Bilingual skills, including Spanish.

Responsibilities

Communicate the Richmond Public Schools philosophy and mission effectively.
Prepare assigned classes and document preparation in accordance with RPS, state, and federal guidelines.
Establish high expectations for academic success and classroom behavior.
Use varied instructional techniques and media to meet students’ needs and capabilities.
Identify students’ special needs and seek assistance from RPS specialists.
Regularly assess student accomplishments and provide progress reports to supervisors and parents.
Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law and RPS policy.
Assist in designing, upholding, and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and School Board Policy.
Participate actively in faculty and department meetings and faculty committee meetings.
Maintain and improve professional competence and pursue professional growth through reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and advanced coursework.
Provide leadership in working with school and RPS staff.
Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
Establish and maintain open communication with students and their parents.
Assist in preparing data for local, state, and federal reports and collecting data for appropriate interventions.
Participate in chaperoning, counseling, and other school responsibilities associated with service in loco parentis.
Exercise discretionary authority over day-to-day teaching functions.
Perform other related duties as assigned.