Letter of Intent Sample for Teacher

LETTER OF INTENT (LOI): TEACHING POSITION

1. DOCUMENT CONTROL

• Effective Date: [Date]
• Version: 1.0
• Jurisdiction: [State/Province/Country]
• Scope: Intent to enter into an Employment Agreement.

2. LEGAL DISCLAIMER

This Letter of Intent (LOI) is intended to serve as a formal expression of interest and an outline of proposed terms. Unless expressly stated otherwise herein, this document is non-binding and does not constitute a formal offer of employment or a binding contract until a definitive Employment Agreement is executed by both parties. All terms are subject to background checks, credential verification, and final board/administrative approval.

3. PARTIES & DEFINITIONS

• Employer: [School/District/Institution Name], having its principal place of business at [Full Address] ("Employer").
• Candidate: [Full Legal Name], residing at [Candidate Address] ("Candidate").
• Effective Date: The date upon which the Candidate intends to commence duties, being [Start Date].

4. OPERATIVE CLAUSES & TERMS

I. Position & Scope

The Employer intends to offer, and the Candidate intends to accept, the position of [Job Title, e.g., Grade 5 Lead Teacher]. The scope includes, but is not limited to, curriculum delivery, student assessment, parent-teacher relations, and adherence to the [School Name] Code of Conduct.

II. Compensation & Benefits

The proposed gross annual base salary is [Amount] payable in accordance with the standard payroll schedule of the Employer. Benefit eligibility, including health insurance, retirement contributions, and professional development, shall be governed by the [Year] Employee Handbook.

III. Contingencies

This intent is strictly contingent upon:

1. Credentialing: Verification of active teaching licensure/certification in the relevant jurisdiction.
2. Clearance: Satisfactory results from state and federal background checks and criminal history repositories.
3. Documentation: Execution of a definitive Employment Agreement, including Non-Disclosure and Intellectual Property assignment clauses, where applicable.

IV. At-Will Employment

The parties acknowledge that the proposed employment relationship shall be "at-will," meaning that either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause and with or without notice, subject to applicable labor laws and the terms of the final Employment Agreement.

V. Exclusivity & Confidentiality

The Candidate agrees to maintain the terms of this LOI in strict confidence. This LOI does not create a fiduciary duty or an obligation to negotiate in good faith beyond the requirements of standard commercial/employment best practices.

5. SIGNATURES & ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Employer Representative: Signature: __________________________ Date: [Date] Printed Name: [Name of Authorized Signatory] Title: [Title, e.g., HR Director / Principal]

Candidate: Signature: __________________________ Date: [Date] Printed Name: [Full Legal Name]

6. STEP-BY-STEP EXECUTION GUIDE

1. Draft Review: Customize the bracketed fields with absolute precision. Ensure the "Jurisdiction" matches the laws governing the physical location of the school.
2. Due Diligence: Perform all background checks before having the Candidate sign the definitive Employment Agreement. This LOI should be issued only after an initial interview process has cleared the candidate for final review.
3. Formalization: Upon signature of this LOI, promptly issue the formal, legally binding Employment Agreement (Contract) for signature. Do not allow the Candidate to start work based solely on this LOI.
4. Archiving: Store the signed LOI in the Candidate’s physical or digital personnel file as part of the formal hiring record for audit compliance.