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  • Number of Schools48
  • >Elementary38
  • >High School10
  • >Alternative4
  • Number of Students23700
  • Number of Employees4100
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Last Updated: 1/23/2025 12:03:04 PM EST

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District Overview

At Richmond School District, we believe it is essential to work in partnership with the home and community to shape our educational programs and build lifelong learners. We also believe that our programs and services must adapt to the needs of each student and that it is the district’s responsibility to effectively fulfill our educational function by focusing on the learner.

Elementary students and teacher in the classroom.

Why Work for the Richmond School District?

We strive to be collaborative and work with partner groups to ensure that all employees are valued for their role and contributions. We actively support the growth of teaching and non-teaching staff by offering our employees a number of professional development and mentoring opportunities year-round.

The district has an “adopt-a-school” program for managers; attend events, read to the children, and become a part of the school community.  Everyone who works for the District makes a vital contribution to future generations whether in the classroom or behind the scenes.  If you are interested in making a difference and contributing to the Richmond community in a positive way, consider a career at Richmond School District where your work will be recognized, valued, and appreciated.

Teacher kneeling down in an outdoor garden speaking to an elementary school aged child

Salary and Benefits

Teachers, administrators, managers, exempt, and support staff employees typically receive a comprehensive benefits package (which may include):

  • Medical, dental, and extended health plans
  • Group life insurance benefits
  • Pension plan
  • Accidental disability insurance
  • Salary indemnity plan benefit
  • Supplemental employment benefits on maternity leave
  • Employee and family assistance programs

See Richmond School District 38’s detailed salary grid.

Richmond Community

Community Culture

Richmond is highly multicultural and diverse. We share our diverse backgrounds at many community-based cultural events that add richness to the community fabric.

We are a district with strong community ties and support. Working and in partnership with the Richmond community, we are able to hold events and operate programs such as the Annual Breakfast Club Scramble to raise awareness of school breakfast programs, and Education Week where we celebrate excellence in teaching and student achievement.

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Regional Diversity

Located at the mouth of the Fraser River, Richmond is an island city that offers residents many opportunities. Popular attractions include the quaint village of Steveston and a large and vibrant Chinatown. We are home to the Vancouver International Airport and the beautiful Richmond Olympic Oval facilities.

  • Portrait of two elementary aged students in a friendly embrace.
  • Teacher observing an elementary student's work and smiling
  • Three primary student playing with connecting cubes at a shared desk.
  • Three elementary aged girls sitting on stumps and smiling.
  • Three elementary aged students constructing an outdoor scene.
  • Female secondary student pointing at a computer screen sitting next to a male student who is smiling.
  • Two primary aged children reading a book and smiling at one another.
  • Students and teachers in lab coats conducting science experiment. One student is holding a test tube.
  • Group of secondary students sitting around a table. Some students are reading books while the others are looking at their computer screens.
  • Teacher standing in front of a wide board holding a lesson for students sitting at their desks.

Specialty Programs

Teacher and five primary students colouring with crayons on a long table in the gym.

Specialty Programs

Richmond School District is known for its focus on inclusion and providing programs to meet the needs of all students. Programs range from an emphasis on the fine arts to apprenticeship partnerships with local community colleges.

If you are a teacher with a particular passion or interest in a specialized educational program, Richmond has many opportunities for you.  Some of the programs offered throughout the district include French Immersion, StrongStart, Montessori, and International Baccalaureate. In addition, Richmond also operates trades apprenticeship programs in automotive mechanics, plumbing, and cooking.