English Language Arts​/AVID; 7th Teacher - Journey Middle School

English Language Arts (6th)/ AVID (7th) Teacher – Journey Middle School – 2026-27 School Year

Albemarle County Public Schools Journey Middle School – Charlottesville, Virginia – Open in Google Maps

Job : 5741912

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Position Type: Full‑Time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher >
English & Language Arts

Teacher:
English Language Arts (6th grade)/ AVID (7th grade)

Journey Middle School

2026-27 School Year

Teach
• Lead
• Inspire

• 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

Candidates for this position must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching certificate with endorsement to teach Language Arts at the middle school level (must include eligibility to teach Grades 7 and
8). More information can be found on the VDOE website.

• Strong instructional support and mentoring from building administrators, instructional coaches, learning technology integrators, diversity resource teachers, and equity specialists
• A wide range of professional development opportunities, including a New Teacher Academy and many other learning experiences held throughout the year
• 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

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.