Elementary Teacher

Madison County Schools; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 53,500 - 69,041; Full time

Job summary

A local school district is looking for an Elementary Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The position requires a Collegiate or Postgraduate Professional License in Virginia and seeks an individual who can create a motivating learning environment using innovative practices. The role includes preparing instructional materials, evaluating student work, and collaborating with fellow educators in a supportive setting. Salary ranges from $53,500 to $69,041 based on the previous year's scale, pending new budget approval.

Qualifications

• Must possess an understanding of the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL).
• Significant experience motivating diverse learners.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate student work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lessons and instructional materials.
• Instruct and support students' diverse learning styles.
• Create engaging and motivating classroom environments.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers and staff.

Skills

Classroom management

Student-centered learning

Instructional planning

Innovative teaching practices

Collaboration

Education

Collegiate or Postgraduate Professional License

Master's Degree in content area

Job description

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching / Elementary Teacher

Date Posted: 4/15/2026

Location: Waverly Yowell Elementary School

POSITION SUMMARY

Madison County Public Schools is seeking an Elementary Teacher for Waverly Yowell Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. The successful applicant should possess intellectual depth and breadth, a strong work ethic, a capacity for communication and leadership, noteworthy teaching and leadership experience, an appreciation of innovative practice, and a track record of proven achievement. The candidate must also possess the capacity to inspire the school community through visualizing new possibilities for a global education in an environment of innovation, collaboration, and mutual respect. This person will create an academic environment that will motivate students at different levels of learning and has the ability to make learning student-centered while incorporating technology-based resources to accelerate student achievement.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A Collegiate or Postgraduate Professional License or eligible for a Virginia license and endorsed to teach in the subject to be taught or a Master's Degree in content area.
• Must have considerable experience creating an academic environment that will motivate students at different levels of learning and the ability to make learning student-centered.
• Must be able to analyze and evaluate students' classwork, papers and assignments and provide developmentally appropriate feedback.
• Must possess an understanding of the skills and processes outlined in the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL).
• Must have the ability to develop and maintain high standards for self and students and present instruction in an interesting, creative, and innovative manner.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares lessons, assignments, and instructional materials aligned to the curriculum.
• Instructing students in a supportive manner that addresses multiple learning styles and promotes high expectations.
• Creates an engaging classroom environment that provides for active student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve at the highest level.
• Must be willing to teach more than one grade level and work in a cooperative and collaborative manner with the site coordinator, administrators, other teachers, parents, and students.
• Establishes learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, curriculum framework, and knowledge of student growth and development.
• Partnering with other teachers in coordinating academic standards, instructional programs, curriculum and other building level initiatives.
• Must be a team player and willing to plan and work with other teachers on a daily basis.

SALARY RANGE

$53,500 – 69,041 (2025-2026 salary scale; waiting on budget approval for 2026-2027 scale); 10 month/200-day Teacher contract

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Open Until Filled

START DATE

August 1, 2026