English/Language Arts Teacher - Henley Middle School - 2026-27 School Year

About This Role

Teaching English and Language Arts to middle school students is the core of this role at Henley Middle School, serving the 2026-27 school year. This position is for an innovative and collaborative educator passionate about closing equity and achievement gaps and committed to culturally responsive teaching.

Responsibilities

• Engage students in authentic, challenging, and relevant learning experiences
• Work as part of a team to end the predictive value of race, class, gender, and special capacities for student success
• Build relationships with families and communities to ensure every student succeeds
• Recognize and end racism and eliminate inequitable practices that result in achievement gaps
• Support the unique gifts, talents, and interests of every child

Requirements

• Hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching certificate with endorsement to teach Language Arts at the middle school level
• Eligibility to teach Grades 7 and 8
• Innovative, self-reflective, collaborative, and knowledgeable in content area and instructional practices
• Continually growing and improving
• Passionate about closing equity and achievement gaps
• Prepared to engage with a Culturally Responsive Teaching model in support of the Equity Mission Statement

Benefits

• Strong instructional support and mentoring from building administrators, instructional coaches, learning technology integrators, diversity resource teachers, and equity specialists
• Wide range of professional development opportunities, including a New Teacher Academy
• Health and dental coverage
• Retirement program
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off
• Wellness program
• Discounts on gym memberships
• Opportunity to work in a close-knit, supportive community

Important Details

• Starting Date: August 3, 2026

Application Process

1. Add your application to the candidate pool for this position
2. Complete a short online assessment (if not already completed within the past three years)
3. Check the Jobs page frequently for new positions and apply for each specific position of interest
4. School principals and assistant principals will review applications and contact directly for interviews

About the Company

Albemarle County Public Schools is the first public school division in Virginia, and among the first in the country, to develop and implement an Anti-Racism policy. The division is situated around Charlottesville, Virginia, nestled in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park.