2026-2027 Elementary Teacher

TrulyHired; Newport News (VA); Sur place; USD 48 000 - 58 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

TrulyHired in Newport News, VA seeks an Elementary Teacher to create a classroom environment that supports learning and personal growth, build rapport with students, and foster responsible citizenship in line with state standards.

The role emphasizes effective verbal and written communication, positive behavior management, and collaboration with parents and staff to support every pupil’s success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in education or related field.
• Eligible for Virginia Provisional or Postgraduate Professional License to teach elementary.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public.

Responsabilités

• Instructs students to meet grade-level standards.
• Develops lesson plans aligned with SOL standards.
• Establishes a positive learning environment and manages student behavior.
• Communicates progress with parents through conferences.
• Maintains records and administers standardized testing.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

Connaissances

Verbal communication

Written communication

Relationship building

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's in education

Description du poste

Job Description

Position is responsible for creating a classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth of every student; establishing effective rapport with students; motivating students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for becoming a responsible citizen in accordance with each pupil's ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

Job Summary

Position is responsible for creating a classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth of every student; establishing effective rapport with students; motivating students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for becoming a responsible citizen in accordance with each pupil's ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)

Must possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in education or a related field. Must possess or be eligible for a Provisional, Virginia Collegiate Professional License or Postgraduate Professional License with appropriate endorsement to teach elementary school. Must possess ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public.

If you are interested in teaching but do not currently have a teaching license, you may be eligible for our Associate Teacher program! To learn more about this position please see the job description here: https://sbo.nn.k12.va.us/hr/jobs/descriptions/Associate_Teacher.pdf. If you are interested in being an Associate Teacher for Elementary, apply to this posting. Human Resources can assist you with any licensure questions you may have.

Essential Duties

1. Instructs students in a program of study which meets stated objectives and prepared students to master grade level standards.
2. Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative Regulations and procedures of Newport News Public Schools.
3. Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the division's basic instructional philosophy and congruent with course / SOL standards; provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students.
4. Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction and to actively engage students.
5. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom by providing positive reinforcement of acceptable behaviors and modifying unacceptable behaviors.
6. Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, and keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, census forms, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.
7. Communicates regularly with parents or guardians through conferences and other means to discuss student progress.
8. Supervises and monitors student movement and escorts students to resources, bathrooms, buses, cafeteria, room changes and other activities in the building.
9. Administers standardized testing in accordance with division testing practices.
10. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Other Duties

1. Maintains professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings and other professional activities.
2. Participates in various student and parent activities which occur in school including PTA, student clubs and after-school activities.
3. Creates an effective learning environment through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and activity/learning centers.
4. Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.

To see the full job posting for Elementary Teacher, please visit: https://nnschools.org/hr/jobs/descriptions/Elementary_Tchr.pdf

The Newport News Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy and childbirth, marital status or any other basis prohibited by law. (Reference: School Board Policies 2-33,4-4, and 4-6).