2026-2027 Elementary Teacher

Young World Physical Education; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking an Elementary Teacher for Newport News. The teacher will create an engaging classroom environment, promote student growth, and establish effective communication with parents.

This position requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education, a teaching license, and the ability to develop lesson plans while adapting curriculum to meet student needs.

The role also involves maintaining classroom behavior and fostering a positive learning atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for a Provisional license with appropriate endorsement.
• Good rapport with students, staff, and parents.
• Ability to instruct students in a program of study.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in a program of study to meet objectives.
• Develop and implement lesson plans.
• Maintain standards of student behavior.

Skills

Effective communication verbally and in writing

Relationship building with students

Curriculum adaptation

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education

Virginia Collegiate Professional License

Postgraduate Professional License

Job description

2026-2027 Elementary Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5814849

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jul 06, 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. 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

• Instruct students in a program of study which meets stated objectives and prepares students to master grade level standards.
• Instruct 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 record‑keeping 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 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).

Position Type: Full‑Time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Elementary
Classroom Teacher > Preschool

Contact Information

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