Licensed Elementary Teacher - SY 27/28 SY

Hampton; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Hampton City Schools are seeking a licensed Elementary Teacher for the 2027-2028 SY. This full-time position offers a 10-month contract with placement based on the 2026-2027 salary scale, ranging from $59,000 to $101,105 depending on credentials and experience. A $5,000 sign-on is available for eligible candidates at Title I schools with a 2-year commitment.

Start date is August 2027. Associate teachers may be considered based on division needs; associate salary is a flat $45,000.

Qualifications

• Must possess or be eligible for a Collegiate Professional, Postgraduate Professional, or Provisional license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia with an endorsement to teach at the assigned grade level.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and human relations skills.
• Good knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment of elementary level instruction.
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of children.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements an instructional program that provides appropriate learning experiences for each student.
• Collaborates within a professional learning community to nurture and sustain a school culture and instructional program conducive to accelerated student achievement.
• Assesses student achievement and maintains appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for reporting.
• Manages the behavior of learners to provide a conducive learning environment and supports behavior management.
• Coordinates instructional activities and collaborates with other professional staff to maximize learning opportunities.
• Participates in professional development activities and staff meetings.
• Provides continuous communication with parents, both written and oral, to keep them informed of progress.
• Communicates with students, parents, professionals, and support personnel to share information and encourage involvement.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Classroom management

Curriculum knowledge

Education

Virginia teaching license or eligibility

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Hampton City Schools

Licensed Elementary Teacher - SY 27/28 SY JobID: 2511

• Position Type: Teacher - Elementary/ Elementary Education
• Date Posted: 10/14/2026
• Location: Elementary School

POSITION INFORMATION:

Location Options:

Title I Elementary Schools; Grade Level TBD

• Bassette
• Burbank
• Forrest
• Kraft
• Patrick
• Peake
• Smith

Employment Period: 10 months

Employment Status: Full-time

Start Date: August 2027

The annual salary for licensed or licensed eligible teachers ranges from $59,000 (Step 0, Bachelor's) to $101,105 (Step 30+, Doctorate) based on the approved 2026-2027 school year salary scale. Please review the Teacher Scale to see where your specific education level and verified years of experience place you. Final salary placement is determined strictly by verified years of creditable experience.

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus for VDOE licensed eligible candidates for certain positions at Title I schools (2 year commitment required)!

Salary offer for Associate(Unlicensed) Teachers with bachelors and higher is a flat rate of$45,000.

Associate Teachers only considered for this position based on division needs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans and implements an instructional program that provides appropriate learning experiences for each student.
• Collaborates within a professional learning community in order to nurture and sustain a school culture and instructional program conducive to accelerated student achievement.
• Assesses student achievement and maintains appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for institutional and individual reporting.
• Manages the behavior of learners in the instructional setting to provide an environment that is conducive to the learning process and assists and participates in the management of student behavior in other parts of the school and school grounds.
• Coordinates instructional activities and collaborates with other professional staff, both school and non-school based, as required to maximize learning opportunities.
• Participates in professional development activities and other staff meetings as required or assigned.
• Provides continuous communication with parents, both written and oral, to keep them informed of their child's progress.
• Communicates with students, parents, professionals, and support personnel in and outside the school to share information and to support/encourage involvement.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess or be eligible for a Collegiate Professional, Postgraduate Professional, or Provisional license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia with an endorsement to teach at the assigned grade level. First consideration will be given to those who have completed an approved teacher preparation program.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and human relations skills.
• Good knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment of elementary level instruction.
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of children.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, and parents.

Hampton City Schools does not discriminate in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability or other protected class. Personnel decisions are based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Executive Director of Human Resources, One Franklin Street, Hampton, VA 23669; [phone]

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.

Postings current as of 10/18/2026 1:18:22 AM CST.

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