Teacher – Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI)

Richmond City Public Schools•Richmond, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Teacher within the Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI) program. The role involves performing duties typically in an office setting, requiring frequent standing, sitting, walking, and light lifting. Effective verbal and written communication, hearing, and visual acuity are essential for preparing and analyzing data. The teacher will be responsible for implementing a comprehensive educational program for preschool students, fostering a positive learning environment, and collaborating with parents and specialists.

Requirements

Must have a collegiate or postgraduate professional license or be eligible for a provisional license in early childhood education

Nice To Haves

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

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 regularly 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