Fire Science Instructor (2025-26)

Job Title

Fire Science Instructor (2025-26)

Location

Henrico, VA, US

Organization Name

HCPS - ACE Hermitage (CTE)

About Us

Henrico County Public Schools is one of the six largest county public school divisions in Virginia with a nationally recognized educational program. Henrico County is a suburban community surrounding the city of Richmond, VA. We are 104 miles from the Atlantic Ocean to the east; 94 miles from the scenic Sky Line Drive to the west; 106 miles from Washington, D.C. to the north; and 75 miles from the North Carolina border to the south.

Our Mission: Henrico County Public Schools, an innovative leader in educational excellence, will actively engage our students in diverse educational, social, and civic learning experiences that inspire and empower them to become contributing citizens.

General Statement of Duties

Teacher for the Fire Sciences (firefighting) classes at the Advanced Career Education Center at Hermitage.

This is a 239 day or 11-month assignment

The Successful Candidate Will Be Required To

• Plan, organize and deliver instruction to meet individual and group learning needs utilizing state guidelines and division curriculum.
• Regularly exhibit considerable knowledge of learning theory and best practices.
• Consistently act in the best interests of students and model appropriate behavior in all professional interactions.
  
  

Essential Duties

The physical demands of this assignment include the ability to sit and stand for extended periods and the ability to lift and move items weighing up to 25 pounds.

Professional Expectations

• Teach theory and practical application of firefighting.
• Develop business and local-government partnerships that support program goals
• Sponsor an active student organization SkillsUSA and support student participate in competitions
• Maintain complete records of student performance and attendance
• Maintain a learning environment and atmosphere conducive to safe, orderly, and effective instruction
• Make effective use of new technologies in the delivery of instruction
• Takes all necessary precautions to protect and to maintain facilities, equipment, and materials
• Participate in a variety of activities to keep professional skills, curriculum, and instruction current
• Attends work daily and be engaged in job responsibilities
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, community, and school personnel
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Virginia Department of Fire Programs (VDFP) - Firefighting II
• Two years of successful, full-time or the equivalent of occupational experience within the past five years in the teaching specialty sought.
• Possessing their CDL license or willingness to obtain within first year of employment preferred.
  
  

Additional Information

This position is for the 2025-2026 school year, with a contractual start date of July 28, 2025.

Minimum annual starting salary*:

• $ 66,240.11 (Bachelors)
• $ 69,419.81 (Masters)
• Actual salary will be prorated based on the candidate's official start date in the assignment.
  
  

(Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted by the school)

How To Apply

To be considered for this vacancy, you should upload the following documents and credentials:

• Professional Resume
• Copy of teaching License (If available)
• Copies of professional and state credentials and certifications
• Copies College Transcripts
  
  

Information may be uploaded to our online recruiting platform at https://www.henricoschools.us/page/careers.

Henrico County Public Schools

3820 Nine Mile Rd.

Henrico, VA 23223

Henrico County Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Minimum Salary

Maximum Salary

Currency

USD

Main Organization

Public Schools Public Schools

Employment Status

Permanent Fulltime Permanent Full-time

Amount of Travel

Work At Home

Recruiter Details

Recruiter Name

Mey, Mr. Andrew Patrick

Email

apmey@henrico.k12.va.us

Work Telephone

8046733700