Elementary Teacher (3rd-5th)

About Albemarle County Public Schools

We are the first public school division in Virginia, and among the first in the country, to develop and implement an Anti-Racism policy. Our mission is to build 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 our division, we work together as a team to end the predictive value of race, class, gender, and special capacities for our children's success. We seek to build relationships with families and communities to ensure that every student succeeds. We will know every student!

Location & Community

Situated around beautiful Charlottesville, Virginia, Albemarle County is nestled in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park. Consistently ranked among America's top university towns and best places to live, the area offers a vibrant and diverse arts, food, and culture scene. It is just 100 miles south of Washington, DC, and 70 miles west of Richmond, with easy access to the Chesapeake Bay, Atlantic beaches, and New York via Amtrak.

Why Join Our Team

Educators choose Albemarle County Public Schools for our close-knit, supportive community where you can continue to grow professionally. We provide strong instructional support and mentoring from building administrators, instructional coaches, learning technology integrators, diversity resource teachers, and equity specialists. We also offer a wide range of professional development opportunities, including our New Teacher Academy and learning experiences held throughout the year for both new and experienced teachers.

About the Role

We are seeking an Elementary Teacher for the 2026-27 school year to teach grades 3-5. As part of our team, you will be an educator dedicated to engaging students in authentic, challenging, and relevant learning experiences, helping them become lifelong contributors and leaders in our dynamic and diverse society.

Our ideal candidates are innovative, self-reflective, and collaborative. You will be knowledgeable in your content area and instructional practices, continually growing and improving. A passion for closing equity and achievement gaps is essential, as is a preparedness to engage with our Culturally Responsive Teaching model in support of our Equity Mission Statement.

Application Process

If you are ready to join the ACPS Team, follow these steps to apply:

1. Apply for this Position: Click the "Apply for this Position" button at the top right of this page to add your application to the candidate pool.
2. Complete Assessment: You will receive an email invitation to complete a short online assessment to help us learn more about your strengths as an educator. If you have already taken this assessment within the past three years, you do not need to complete it again.
3. Monitor Opportunities: Check our Jobs page frequently as new positions are added throughout the spring and summer. You must apply for each specific position you are interested in. Jobs are listed chronologically by posting date, but you can search by categories or keywords like "teacher" or "counselor".
4. Interview: School principals and assistant principals will review your application and contact you directly if they would like to schedule an interview. Time frames vary depending on the position and time of year.

For questions, please email HR@k12albemarle.org.

Equal Opportunity

Albemarle County Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background.