Elementary Teacher

Job Title

Elementary Teacher –  School Year

Highland Springs, VA, US

HCPS – Highland Springs Elementary School

Henrico County Public Schools is one of the six largest county public school divisions in Virginia with a nationally recognized educational program. Henrico County is a suburban community surrounding the city of Richmond, VA. We are 104 miles from the Atlantic Ocean to the east; 94 miles from the scenic Sky Line Drive to the west; 106 miles from Washington, D.C. to the north;

and 75 miles from the North Carolina border to the south.

Henrico County Public Schools, through engagement with our families and community, equips students with the knowledge and skills to be ready for life and a successful future.

While this posting is for the 2026-27 school year, candidates who are available and eligible for licensure, for the remainder of this school year, are encouraged to apply. This position holds a 209-day contract plus the Opportunity School stipend. Since the 2023-24 school year, Henrico County Public Schools designated select schools with high rates of vacant positions and provisionally licensed staff as Opportunity Schools through the HCPS Career Ladder.

The new pathway within the Career Ladder assigns schools, selected by HCPS, additional staffing resources and specialized professional learning. Fully licensed instructional staff can also earn a compensation supplement. Ability to plan, organize and deliver instruction to meet individual and group needs utilizing state guidelines and division curriculum. Exhibits considerable knowledge of learning theory and best practices. Acts in the best interests of students and models appropriate behaviors in all professional interactions.

• Plans daily instructional activities for all students, demonstrating knowledge of subject matter and using state Standards of Learning and the curriculum of the district
• Uses current school and division data to plan instruction
• Develops formative and summative tests, using multiple tools to assess student learning on an ongoing basis, and alters instruction to meet group and individual needs
• Maintains order within the classroom and school with proactive classroom management and a well-organized learning environment
• Maintains records of student performance and attendance, and communicates this effectively with students and their parents
• Selects, requisitions, and uses a variety of instructional materials to stimulate learning and meet the needs of all students
• Communicates and coordinates instruction with other staff (special ed, gifted, remediation staff, etc.) relative to student learning
• Stays abreast of current educational trends and best practices as these relate to classroom instruction and effective schools
• Maintains professional manner when interacting with students, parents, patrons, community agencies and colleagues
• Incorporates and models appropriate use of Technology to support instruction and student learning
• Performs other duties as assigned

Bachelor's degree with emphasis in an educational subject area.

A valid professional teaching certificate is required with an endorsement in PreK-6.

Minimum annual starting salary: $57,925 Bachelors, $60,706 Masters, $63,620 Doctoral.

• The annual salary, stated in this posting, is based on the 2025-26 adopted fiscal plan. The annual salary for the 2026-27 school year will be determined in the Spring when the Henrico School Board approves and adopts the 2026-27 fiscal plan.

Additionally, the position will include a $3,500 stipend (based on the 2025-26 adopted fiscal plan).

Applicants selected for interview will be contacted by the school.

To be considered for the listed vacancy, you must submit a complete online application to include:

• Resume
• Copy of your VA or out-of-state teaching license
• Official or unofficial transcripts
• Copies of your Praxis scores (if available)

If you are unable to upload the documents, you may mail, fax, or hand-deliver the requested documents to:

Henrico County Public Schools

3820 Nine Mile Road – Attn:
Human Resources

Henrico, VA 23223

Fax:

Henrico County Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.