Impactful 5th Grade Educator

Teacher – 5th Grade

Richmond City Public Schools, Chimborazo Elementary School – Richmond, Virginia.

• Job : 5730299
• Final date to receive applications: May 26, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Posted: May 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: August 10, 2026
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $58,708 to $109,226 per year

The Elementary 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 toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, communicating these objectives effectively to students.

• Knows and effectively communicates the Richmond Public Schools philosophy and mission.
• Prepares lessons and provides 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 students.
• Identifies special needs and seeks assistance from RPS specialists.
• Assess student accomplishments 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 when 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 professional growth through ongoing reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework.
• Assists in preparing data for local, state, and federal reports.
• Assists in collecting data for appropriate intervention.
• Participates in faculty committee meetings, chaperoning, counseling, and other responsibilities that are part of the school’s service in loco parentis; exercises discretionary authority over day‑to‑day teaching functions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Must be eligible for a valid provisional, collegiate, or postgraduate Virginia professional license in an elementary endorsement area.
• Preferred:
  One year of teaching experience or its equivalency.
• Preferred:
  One year of experience conducting lessons, assessing student progress, maintaining discipline, and meeting with parents to discuss student progress and problem areas.
• Preferred:
  Experience providing ongoing academic guidance for students.
• Bonus:
  Bilingual skills that include Spanish.

Duties are performed typically in a school setting. Professional work includes teaching and/or training services to students. Work requires frequent standing, sitting, light lifting up to 10 pounds, walking, vocal communication, hearing at a normal spoken word level, and visual acuity for preparing and analyzing written or computer data.

All applicants (including RPS employees) must submit an online application to  Upload a current resume, transcript, and license if applicable. Three references will be required if you progress to the interview stage. Richmond Public Schools will conduct a background investigation, fingerprinting, and tuberculosis screening as a condition of employment. EOE.

• Cordell Watkins, Principal
• Chimborazo Elementary School
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