Resident Teachers 2026-2027

Petersburg City Public Schools; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition-Free Licensure Support

Competitive Compensation

Professional Growth Programs

Comprehensive Wellness

Job summary

Petersburg City Public Schools is seeking a dedicated teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The Associate Teacher will follow a fast-tracked route to Virginia licensure, plan and deliver instruction, and foster a safe, engaging classroom environment across all assigned schools.

You will work toward licensure within a year, engage in ongoing professional growth, and collaborate with parents to support student achievement. Competitive benefits and opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in the appropriate subject area.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills classroom duties while pursuing licensure within 1 year.
• Plans and delivers instruction aligned with district goals.
• Maintains safe, conducive learning environment and manages behavior.
• Develops lesson plans and translates them into learning experiences.
• Assesses student learning and adapts methods to fit needs.
• Pursues ongoing professional development and research in education.
• Keeps accurate records of grades and attendance as required.
• Encourages parental involvement and effective communication with families.

Skills

Effective communication

Differentiated instruction

Decision making

Planning and preparation

Interpersonal relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree

Collegiate Professional License (Virginia)

Job description

Position Type: Teachers/Teacher Date Posted: 1/10/2026 Location: All Schools Date Available: 08/03/2026
This posting is for the 2026-2027 school year.
Closing Date: Until Filled
Salary: Starting at $46,500 (commensurate with experience)
Reports to: Building Principal

Essential Job Functions

• Fulfills classroom duties while following a fast-tracked educational route to qualifying for and obtaining a VDOE teaching license within 1 year.
• Plans and delivers an instructional program to students, consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and promotes student learning, while managing student behavior.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Manages the behavior of learners in an instructional setting to ensure environment is conducive to the learning process.
• Ensures compliance with existing applicable federal and state statutes and local policies, regulations and guidelines related to public schools
• The Associate Teacher is a non-licensed employee who commits to working on the requirements for a Virginia teaching license during the one-year employment period.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in the appropriate subject area.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Demonstrated ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, and planning.
• Must be willing to commit to the creation of a plan to ensure licensure requirements are completed by May 31 of every year

Minimum Education & Certification

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must be eligible or possess a valid Collegiate Professional License from the State of Virginia.

Application Requirements

• Resume that clearly demonstrates the above qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
• Teaching license, if not applicable, please upload all transcripts and test scores (Praxis II) to determine eligibility. Unoffical transcripts are acceptable. Official transcripts required upon hire.
• Must provide three (3) completed professional reference forms/letters.
• All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
• It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded is received and accurate.

Future Ready Benefits package

• 100% Tuition-Free Licensure Support: Whether you are a career-changer or a provisional teacher, our client provides a fully-funded pathway to professional licensure. This includes 100% coverage of tuition, application, and testing fees with a 2 year committment after completion of educator preparation program ad recieiving a renewable license.
• Competitive Compensation: A salary schedule that honors your years of experience and advanced degrees.
• Professional Growth: Access to internal mentorship programs, collaborative planning time, and teacher support.
• Comprehensive Wellness: Premium health, dental, and vision insurance, alongside a Free Employee Assistance program.

Petersburg City Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.