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Teach in Albemarle County

We’re looking for effective and energetic educators who believe that all students can learn, excel, and own their future. Apply today for anticipated full and part-time positions in all subjects and grades for the 2021-22 School year!

Looking to teach in a district where you can make a real impact on students’ lives and receive incredible professional growth opportunities? Then look no further. 

Albemarle County Public Schools is committed to providing all students the opportunity to learn from talented, diverse teachers who represent the many cultures and experiences of our community. We seek to hire educators who demonstrate the ability to work with culturally diverse students, and who see themselves as lifelong learners – always willing to learn new things to best meet the ever-changing needs of our students.

We are 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.

Be sure to check out our website to learn more about our Division and our Schools. 

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidates need to be: 

• Innovative, self-reflective, collaborative, and knowledgeable in their content and instructional practices and is a lifelong learner
• Passionate about closing equity and achievement gaps
• Prepared to engage with our Culturally Responsive Teaching model in support of our Equity Mission Statement

You can read the full teacher job description here. 

Why Teach in Our Schools

Here are just a few reasons why both new and experienced educators choose to join our team:

• Strong instructional support and mentoring from our 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 for new and veteran teachers
• Competitive pay and benefits, including health & dental coverage, retirement, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, our BeWell program, discounts on gym memberships, and more. 
• The ability to work in a close-knit, supportive community where you can continue to grow as a professional. 

Location

Situated around beautiful Charlottesville, Virginia – which is 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. Whether it’s the great outdoors, a vibrant  and diverse arts and culture scene, or small town living with a big city feel, our part of Central Virginia has something for everyone.

The Application Process

Are You Ready to Join the ACPS Team and Unleash Each Student's Potential? If so, follow these steps to apply!

STEP 1: Click Apply for this Position at the top right of this page. This will add your application to our candidate database for the 2021-22 School Year.  

STEP 2: You will receive an email invitation to complete a short 30-40 minute online assessment to help us learn more about your strengths as an educator. If you've taken this assessment within the past three years, you do not need to complete it again. 

STEP 3: Check our Jobs page frequently as we will post specific vacancies once they become available. You need to apply for each specific position that you are interested in.  Jobs are listed chronologically by posting date but you can search by categories, keywords (e.g. “teacher”) and also sign up for weekly email alerts. 

STEP 4: Our school principals and assistant principals will review your application and will contact you directly if they would like to schedule an interview. Time frames vary depending on the position and time of year. 

Questions? Email HumanResources@albemarle.org

Thank you for your interest in Albemarle County Public Schools!