Teacher, English Learner

IMDiversity; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Loudoun County Public Schools is seeking an Elementary Teacher for Guilford Elementary School in Sterling, VA. The teacher will design, implement, and assess instruction for students from kindergarten through fifth grade, aiming to develop academic potential and positive learning behaviors.

Responsibilities include monitoring progress, collaborating with families and staff, and supporting a safe, engaging classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Holds or eligible for a Virginia teaching license in the appropriate subject area.
• Demonstrated knowledge of elementary content, curriculum, and teaching methods.
• Ability to apply current research to instructional programs.
• Ability to build effective relationships with students, peers, admins, and parents.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Establishes a safe, supportive environment for students to demonstrate agency and reflection.
• Designs engaging lessons using Virginia Standards of Learning and LCPS curriculum.
• Personalizes instruction to meet diverse student needs.
• Assesses student growth relative to goals and outcomes.
• Adheres to LCPS assessment and grading policies.
• Monitors student behavior and supports management in various settings.
• Collaborates with colleagues, students, parents, and the community.
• May supervise teacher assistants, student teachers, and volunteers.
• Participates in the school's professional learning community.

Skills

Elementary teaching knowledge

Curriculum development

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Virginia teaching license eligibility

Job description

Overview

Teacher, English Learner – Loudoun County Public Schools, Guilford Elementary School, Sterling, Virginia

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Job Details

• Job ID: 5767242

Job Description

Position Overview

The Teacher plans, designs, implements and assesses an appropriate instructional program in an elementary environment that guides and encourages a diverse group of students at all levels to develop and fulfill their academic potential. The Teacher designs learning experiences, monitors student progress and presents the information to parents, develops assessments, creates and reinforces classroom expectations, works with school administration to prepare students for a variety of assessments, and manages students outside the classroom, such as in school hallways, field trips, etc.

At the elementary level, the Teacher may be assigned to teach students from kindergarten through fifth grade. The Teacher promotes healthy academic and social behaviors in children in a developmentally appropriate manner and continues to positively reinforce these behaviors on a consistent basis. The Teacher also fosters independence through the gradual release of responsibilities by allowing students to develop the skills to perform tasks without assistance.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Establishes a safe and supportive environment that enables each student to demonstrate agency, ownership, and reflection.
• Designs and implements authentic and engaging learning experiences using the Virginia Standards of Learning, LCPS curriculum, competencies, and strategies to maximize student achievement.
• Personalizes instruction based upon the needs of students.
• Assesses student growth as related to educational goals, objectives, and outcomes.
• Adheres to LCPS Assessment and Grading policy and guidelines.
• Monitors and supports behavior of students in an instructional setting; assists and participates in management of student behavior in other parts of the school, playgrounds, and during lunch.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues, students, parents, and the community to promote and support student learning.
• May direct the work of teacher assistants, student teachers, and volunteers to provide an effective learning environment.
• Supports and actively participates in the school’s professional learning community to deepen the understanding of curriculum, content, competencies, assessment, and the developmental needs of students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
• Holds or eligible for a Virginia teaching license, with an endorsement in appropriate subject area.
• Demonstrated knowledge of elementary content, curriculum, and methodology of effective teaching.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with students, peers, administrators, and parents.
• Demonstrated skill in oral and written communications; excellent human relations skills.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word; able to convey detailed or important spoken instructions.
• Normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply practices and policies.
• Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time.
• Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, or move objects.

• Reports to: Principal or Assistant Principal
• FLSA status: Exempt
• Months/Days/Hours: 10 months, 200 days, 7 hours per day
• Salary Level: Scale A/Licensed
• Salary Scale: lcps.org/compensation
• Remote Work Eligible: No
• Union Designation: Certified
• Position Type: Full-Time

• Job Requirements: Citizenship, residency or work visa required