Long-Term Substitute Teacher (Pre-K): Baker-Butler Elementary School - 2026-27 School Year

Albemarle County Public Schools; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Albemarle County Public Schools seeks a Long-Term Substitute Teacher (Pre-K) for Baker-Butler Elementary for the 2026-27 school year. Estimated start date 9/18 with a daily pay rate of $271.73. This on-site role supports Pre-K learners in a dynamic, diverse learning community.

The ideal candidate holds or is eligible for a Virginia teaching certificate with endorsement in Early Childhood Education and demonstrates innovative, collaborative teaching practices aligned with equity goals.

Qualifications

• Candidates hold or are eligible for a Virginia teaching certificate with endorsement in Early Childhood Education.
• Innovative, self-reflective, collaborative, knowledgeable in their content area and instructional practices.
• Committed to closing equity and achievement gaps and engaging with Culturally Responsive Teaching.

Responsibilities

• Lead Pre-K instruction as a long-term substitute.
• Inspire students to engage in authentic, challenging learning.

Skills

Innovative

Collaborative

Content knowledge

Education

Virginia teaching certificate with endorsement in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Long-Term Substitute Teacher (Pre-K)

Baker-Butler Elementary

2026-27 School Year

Estimated Start Date: 9/18

Pay rate: $271.73/day

Teach

• Lead
• Inspire

Be an educator in Albemarle County Public Schools

Are you looking to work in a school division where students are engaged in authentic, challenging, and relevant learning experiences, becoming lifelong contributors and leaders in our dynamic and diverse society? Then look no further!

In Albemarle County Public Schools, we work together as a team to end the predictive value of race, class, gender, and special capacities for our children’s success through high-quality teaching and learning for all. We seek to build relationships with families and communities to ensure that every student succeeds. We will know every student!

We are the first public school division in Virginia, and among the first in the country, to develop and implement an Anti-Racism policy with the expressed purpose of building school communities that share the responsibility to recognize and end racism, eliminate inequitable practices that result in achievement gaps, and support the unique gifts, talents, and interests of every child. In ACPS, “all” really means all.

Who We’re Looking For

Teachers and Specialists are essential to achieving our goals of Thriving Students, affirming and empowering communities, and equitable, transformative resources.

Our Ideal Candidates Are

• Innovative, self-reflective, collaborative, knowledgeable in their content area and instructional practices, and are continually growing and improving
• Passionate about closing equity and achievement gaps
• Prepared to engage with our Culturally Responsive Teaching model in support of our Equity Mission Statement

Why Work in Our Schools

• Strong instructional support and mentoring from our building administrators, instructional coaches, learning technology integrators, diversity resource teachers, and equity specialists
• A wide range of professional development opportunities, including our New Teacher Academy and many other learning experiences held throughout the year for new and experienced teachers
• Competitive pay and benefits, including health & dental coverage, retirement, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, wellness program, discounts on gym memberships, and more
• The opportunity to work in a close-knit, supportive community where you can continue to grow as a professional

Be sure to check out our website to learn more about our Division and our Schools. You can read the full teacher job description here.

Location

Situated around beautiful Charlottesville, Virginia - which is consistently ranked among America’s top university towns and best places to live - Albemarle County is nestled in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park. Just 100 miles south of Washington, DC and 70 miles west of Richmond, it’s only a short trip to the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic beaches, and New York is an easy Amtrak ride away. Whether it’s the great outdoors, a vibrant and diverse arts, food, and culture scene, or small town living with a big city feel, our part of Central Virginia has something for everyone.

Qualifications

Candidates for this position must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching certificate with endorsement in Early Childhood Education. More information can be found on the VDOE website.