Preschool Teacher

Preschool Teacher – 2026–2027 School Year

Henrico County Public Schools is the sixth‑largest public school division in Virginia. The division serves more than 50,000 students in its 72 schools and program centers. Our nearly 7,000 full‑time employees include 3,800 teachers. Students and parents speak more than 85 languages and represent more than 100 countries. Academic excellence, innovation, and opportunity are hallmarks of Henrico County Public Schools. The division led the Richmond region in schools earning the 2017 Virginia Index of Performance awards for advanced learning and achievement.

HCPS also leads central Virginia in teachers certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, the profession's highest mark of accomplishment.

Henrico, VA, US

HCPS – Various Locations

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.

This generic posting is created to generate an applicant pool for Preschool Teacher positions for the 2026‑2027 school year. School‑specific Teacher vacancy postings will be posted later. 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 Early/Primary Education PreK‑3 or Elementary Education PreK‑6.

• Position is a 209‑day position.
• The Minimum Annual Starting Salary: $57,925 for Bachelors, $60,706 for Masters, $63,620 for Doctoral.
• 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.
• Minimum Salary: $57,925/Bachelors, $60,706/Master, $63,620/Doctoral.
• Maximum Salary: $63,620/Doctoral.
• Currency: USD.
• Employment Status:
  Permanent Full‑time.
• Amount of Travel:
  None.

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: (804) 652‑3763

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.

Work At Home: None.