HAMPTON, Va. - Interested in teaching? Hampton City Schools is offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus (after taxes) for specific new teachers hired between July 8, 2022 and August 29, 2022.
According to HCS, positions with a $5,000 sign-on bonus are open in the following elementary and middle schools:
- Elementary Schools: Aberdeen, Andrews, Bassette, Kraft, Mary T. Christian Elementary Schools
- Eligible Positions: PK-5, Library Media & Special Education
- Middle Schools: Andrews, Lindsay & Syms
- Eligible Positions: English, Math, Library Media, Science, Spanish, Special Education & Technology Education
A one-year commitment to the school district is required.
A school official said they do have other positions at other schools and those new hires will still receive $1,200 sign-on bonus (after taxes).
HCS also said the starting salary for an applicant with a bachelor's degree is $51,000, while the starting salary for an applicant with a master's in field is $53,600.
Applicants also must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.