Long-Term Substitute Teacher (Music): Baker-Butler Elementary School - 2026-27 School Year

Teach Lead Inspire – be an educator in Albemarle County Public Schools, where students engage in authentic, challenging, and relevant learning experiences to become lifelong contributors and leaders in our dynamic and diverse society.

We work together as a team to end the predictive value of race, class, gender, and special capacities for our children’s success through high-quality teaching and learning for all. We build relationships with families and communities to ensure every student succeeds and strive to know every student.

ACPS is the first public school division in Virginia, and among the first in the country, to develop and implement an Anti-Racism policy with the expressed purpose of building school communities that share the responsibility to recognize and end racism, eliminate inequitable practices that result in achievement gaps, and support the unique gifts, talents, and interests of every child. In ACPS, “all” really means all.

About the role

• Long-Term Substitute Teacher (Music) at Baker-Butler Elementary for the 2026-27 school year
• Schedule: 4 hours a day or 3 days full time
• Estimated Start Date: August 12

Pay

$271.73 per day

Why work in our schools

• Strong instructional support and mentoring from building administrators, instructional coaches, learning technology integrators, diversity resource teachers, and equity specialists
• A wide range of professional development opportunities, including our New Teacher Academy and many other learning experiences held throughout the year for new and experienced teachers
• Competitive pay and benefits, including:
  • Health & dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Paid time off
  • Wellness program
  • Discounts on gym memberships
• Opportunity to work in a close-knit, supportive community where you can continue to grow as a professional

Location

Situated around beautiful Charlottesville, Virginia – consistently ranked among America’s top university towns and best places to live – Albemarle County is nestled in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park. Just 100 miles south of Washington, DC and 70 miles west of Richmond, it’s only a short trip to the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic beaches, and New York is an easy Amtrak ride away. The area offers a vibrant and diverse arts, food, and culture scene, small-town living with a big-city feel, and abundant outdoor recreation opportunities.

Requirements

• Candidates must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching certificate with endorsement in Music Education. More information can be found on the VDOE website.

Ideal candidate profile

• Innovative, self-reflective, collaborative, and continually growing and improving in content knowledge and instructional practices
• Passionate about closing equity and achievement gaps
• Prepared to engage with our Culturally Responsive Teaching model in support of our Equity Mission Statement