2026-2027 Elementary Teacher - CARVER ELEMENTARY

About the role

Position is responsible for creating a classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth of every student; establishing effective rapport with students; motivating students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for becoming a responsible citizen in accordance with each pupil’s ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education or a related field
• Possess or be eligible for a Provisional, Virginia Collegiate Professional License or Postgraduate Professional License with appropriate endorsement to teach elementary school
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public

If you are interested in teaching but do not currently have a teaching license, you may be eligible for the Associate Teacher program. Human Resources can assist with any licensure questions.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in a program of study which meets stated objectives and prepares students to master grade level standards
• Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of Newport News Public Schools
• Develop lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the division’s basic instructional philosophy and congruent with course / SOL standards; provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize available time for instruction and actively engage students
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere through positive reinforcement of acceptable behaviors and modification of unacceptable behaviors
• Evaluate academic and social growth of students, prepare report cards, and keep appropriate records including attendance reports, checklists, census forms, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary
• Communicate regularly with parents or guardians through conferences and other means to discuss student progress
• Supervise and monitor student movement and escort students to resources, bathrooms, buses, cafeteria, room changes, and other activities in the building
• Administer standardized testing in accordance with division testing practices
• Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities
• Maintain professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings, and other professional activities
• Participate in various student and parent activities which occur in school including PTA, student clubs, and after-school activities
• Create an effective learning environment through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and activity/learning centers
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator