2026-2027 Elementary Teacher

Newport-News-Public-Schools; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Public Schools seeks an Elementary Teacher for SEDGEFIELD ES in Newport News, VA. The role requires a teaching degree and eligibility for a Virginia license; you will foster a positive classroom environment, build relationships with students and parents, and implement state standards through engaging instruction.

The position emphasizes strong communication, lesson planning, and adherence to district policies, with duties spanning assessment, parent conferences, and daily

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education or related field required.
• Eligible for Virginia Provisional, Collegiate or Postgraduate license with elementary endorsement.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to establish relationships with students, staff and parents.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students to meet objectives and standards.
• Teach citizenship and state-mpecified subject matter per regulations.
• Develop lesson plans and materials aligned with SOL standards and differentiate as needed.
• Translate plans into engaging learning experiences and maximize instructional time.
• Establish and maintain appropriate student behavior with positive reinforcement.
• Evaluate student progress, prepare report cards and maintain records.
• Communicate with parents/guardians about progress.
• Supervise student movement and escorts within the building.
• Administer standardized testing per division practices.
• Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

Skills

Classroom management

Effective communication

Curriculum planning

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education or a related field

Virginia teaching license eligibility (Provisional/CPOL/PPL)

Job description

2026-2027 Elementary Teacher

Newport News Public Schools SEDGEFIELD ES - ADMIN - Newport News, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5916858

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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 .

Essential Duties

• Instructs students in a program of study which meets stated objectives and prepared students to master grade level standards.
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative Regulations and procedures of Newport News Public Schools.
• 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.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction and to actively engage students.
• 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.
• 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.
• Communicates regularly with parents or guardians through conferences and other means to discuss student progress.
• Supervises and monitors student movement and escorts students to resources, bathrooms, buses, cafeteria, room changes and other activities in the building.
• Administers standardized testing in accordance with division testing practices.
• 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

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

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

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 .

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).

For further information regarding the position's compensation, please visit this link:NNPS COMPENSATION .

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Classroom Teacher > Preschool

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 12507 Warwick Blvd
• Newport News, Virginia 23606
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]