Science Teacher Jobs in Virginia

Science teacher jobs in Virginia are in steady demand, with openings concentrated in public K-12 school divisions, private independent schools, and community colleges from Northern Virginia through Hampton Roads and the Richmond metro. Most hiring happens in Fairfax County, Virginia Beach, and Richmond, where large employers such as Fairfax County Public Schools, Virginia Beach City Public Schools, and Richmond Public Schools maintain consistent recruiting pipelines. Biology, chemistry, and physics are the most sought-after specialties, with positions available from first-year teachers through department heads and instructional coaches. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles29
Top employerLynchburg City Schools
Top cityLynchburg, VA
Cities hiring22
Work type100% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Fusion Academy
Math and Science Teacher
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Fusion Academy
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Math and Science Teacher
Fusion Academy
Vienna, Virginia
Corporate Training
Higher Education
K-12 Teaching
Teaching Certification
1,001-5,000

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DANVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Teacher - Middle School Science
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Teacher - Middle School Science
DANVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Danville, Virginia
Higher Education
K-12 Teaching
Teaching & Instruction
$53k - $81k/yr
Teaching Certification
201-500

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Prince William County Public Schools
Earth Science Teacher
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Prince William County Public Schools
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Earth Science Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
Woodbridge, Virginia
Corporate Training
Higher Education
K-12 Teaching
On-Site
Experience working with high schoolers

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Athletes Global Corporation
Science Teacher
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Athletes Global Corporation
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Science Teacher
Athletes Global Corporation
Annandale, Virginia
Compliance & Risk
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Environmental Science
$23 - $28/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
201-500

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Science Teacher Jobs by City in Virginia

Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Lynchburg
3 jobs
Danville
2 jobs
Richmond
2 jobs
Arlington
2 jobs
Charlottesville
2 jobs
Vienna
1 job
Henrico
1 job
Suffolk
1 job
Edinburg
1 job

Science Teacher Job Market in Virginia

A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Lynchburg City Schools
Lynchburg City Schools2 open roles
DANVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
DANVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS2 open roles
Arlington Public Schools
Arlington Public Schools2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education

What Virginia Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in science teacher jobs across Virginia.

  • Active Virginia Collegiate Professional or Postgraduate Professional teaching license with science endorsement
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in a science discipline or science education
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Virginia Standards of Learning for science
  • Experience or student-teaching hours in a secondary or middle school classroom setting
  • Ability to integrate laboratory safety protocols and hands-on inquiry-based instruction
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for parent and administrator collaboration

Science Teacher Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a science teacher in Virginia?

To become a science teacher in Virginia, you must hold a license issued by the Virginia Department of Education. This requires completing an approved teacher preparation program, earning a bachelor's degree, and passing the Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment along with the relevant Praxis Subject Assessment for your science content area. You then apply for a Collegiate Professional License through the Virginia Department of Education's online licensing portal before you can be hired into a permanent classroom position.

Which companies hire science teachers in Virginia?

Employers hiring science teachers in Virginia right now include Lynchburg City Schools, DANVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, and Arlington Public Schools, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Virginia's mix of large urban school divisions, well-funded suburban districts, and private independent schools means consistent openings across a wide range of institutional sizes and settings.

Which Virginia cities have the most science teacher jobs?

Lynchburg, Danville, and Richmond have the most science teacher openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia's large and growing suburban population drives demand in Fairfax and Arlington, Hampton Roads' dense network of public school divisions fuels postings in Virginia Beach and Norfolk, and Richmond serves as the anchor for Central Virginia's public and private school hiring.

Are there remote science teacher jobs in Virginia?

Yes, but they're rare. Science teaching is inherently lab-based and hands-on, so most positions require in-person instruction. About 0% of science teacher openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those roles tend to be in virtual public school programs or online curriculum development rather than traditional classroom instruction.

How can I get hired as a science teacher in Virginia with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is completing a student-teaching placement through a Virginia university's educator preparation program, which counts as verified classroom experience for licensure. Large divisions such as Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia Beach City Public Schools run residency and grow-your-own programs that place candidates in schools before they hold a full license. Candidates who hold a provisional license, have passed their Praxis content exam, or can move into a long-term substitute role gain a clear advantage when applying for their first full-time position.

Where can I find and apply to science teacher jobs in Virginia?

You can find and apply to science teacher jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings across school divisions, private schools, and other educational institutions. Find the roles that fit your credentials and experience, then apply directly through each listing.

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