2026-2027 Elementary Teacher - CARVER ELEMENTARY
About The Position
The Elementary Teacher creates a classroom environment that supports student learning and personal growth. The teacher builds effective relationships with students, motivates them to develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed for responsible citizenship, and maintains positive relationships with parents and staff. The position delivers instruction aligned with stated objectives and grade-level standards, adapts instruction to student needs, supports positive classroom behavior, evaluates student progress, and communicates with families. Teachers also participate in professional development and school activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in education or a related field.
- Possess or be eligible for a Provisional, Virginia Collegiate Professional, or Postgraduate Professional License with an appropriate elementary-school endorsement.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public.
Responsibilities
- Teach a program of study that meets stated objectives and prepares students to master grade-level standards.
- Teach citizenship and the basic subject matter specified by state law and Newport News Public Schools regulations and procedures.
- Develop lesson plans and supplementary materials aligned with the division’s instructional philosophy and course or SOL standards.
- Provide individualized and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to students’ needs.
- Turn lesson plans into engaging learning experiences and use instructional time effectively.
- Establish and maintain classroom behavior standards, reinforce acceptable behavior, and modify unacceptable behavior.
- Evaluate students’ academic and social growth; prepare report cards and maintain attendance reports, checklists, census forms, and other records.
- Communicate regularly with parents or guardians about student progress, including through conferences.
- Supervise and monitor student movement, including escorting students to resources, bathrooms, buses, the cafeteria, room changes, and other building activities.
- Administer standardized tests in accordance with division practices.
- Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
- Maintain professional competence through staff development, curriculum meetings, and other professional activities.
- Participate in school-based student and parent activities, including PTA, student clubs, and after-school activities.
- Create an effective learning environment with displays, bulletin boards, and activity or learning centers.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Principal or another appropriate administrator.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
