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K – 5 Classroom Teacher – 2026-2027 School Year Jobs in Henrico, VA at Henrico County Public Schools
Title: K – 5 Classroom Teacher – 2026-2027 School Year
Company: Henrico County Public Schools
Location: Henrico, VA
Job Title
K – 5 Classroom Teacher – 2026-2027 School Year
Location
Henrico, VA, US
Organization Name
HCPS -Various Locations
About Us
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 County, Virginia, is a diverse community of more than 320,000 which wraps west, north, and east of the independent city and state capital of Richmond. We are 104 miles from the Atlantic Ocean; 94 miles east of the scenic Skyline Drive and 106 miles south of Washington, D.C. The Richmond area is 75 miles north of the North Carolina border.
Our Mission
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.
General Statement of Duties
This generic posting is created to generate an applicant pool for Elementary K-5 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.
Essential Duties
- 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
Minimum Qualifications
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 (for K -3 positions) or Elementary Education PreK-6 (for K – 5 positions).
Additional Information
Position is a 209-day position.
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.
How To Apply
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.
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Currency
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Main Organization
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Employment Status
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Amount of Travel
Work At Home
