Letter of Intent Sample for Teacher 1

LETTER OF INTENT (LOI) FOR TEACHING POSITION

DOCUMENT CONTROL

• Document Type: Letter of Intent (Employment)
• Effective Date: [Date]
• Version: 1.0
• Jurisdiction: [State/Province/Country]

1. LEGAL NOTICE & DISCLAIMER

This Letter of Intent (the "LOI") serves as a formal expression of interest and is intended to outline the preliminary terms of proposed employment. Unless otherwise explicitly stated herein, this document is non-binding and does not constitute a formal employment contract. The parties acknowledge that a binding employment relationship is contingent upon the execution of a definitive Employment Agreement and satisfactory completion of background verification, credentialing, and reference checks.

2. PARTIES

Employer: [Full Name of School/Institution], located at [Full Address] ("Employer").

Candidate: [Full Legal Name of Candidate], residing at [Full Address] ("Candidate").

3. OPERATIVE CLAUSES

1. Intent to Hire: Employer hereby expresses its intent to offer the Candidate the position of [Job Title, e.g., Grade 3 Teacher] for the academic year beginning [Start Date].
2. Compensation: The proposed annual base salary is [Amount], payable in accordance with the Employer’s standard payroll cycle, subject to applicable withholdings and tax deductions.
3. Duties and Scope: The Candidate shall perform duties customary to the teaching profession, including but not limited to lesson planning, student assessment, classroom management, and participation in required staff meetings and extracurricular activities as defined in the official Job Description (Exhibit A).
4. Contingencies: This offer is subject to:
   • Verification of valid state-mandated teaching licensure and certifications.
   • Satisfactory completion of criminal background and child abuse registry checks.
   • Verification of identity and legal authorization to work in the jurisdiction.
5. Confidentiality: During the transition period, the Candidate agrees to keep all proprietary school data, curricula, and student information strictly confidential.
6. Governing Law: This LOI shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [State/Jurisdiction].

4. SIGNATURES & ACKNOWLEDGMENT

By signing below, the parties confirm their intent to move forward with the formal hiring process under the terms outlined above.

For the Employer:

Signature of Authorized Rep. Date

[Printed Name and Title]

For the Candidate:

Signature of Candidate Date

[Printed Name]

5. EXECUTION & ENFORCEMENT GUIDE

1. Drafting: Complete all bracketed fields. If an Employment Agreement (contract) is ready, attach it as an addendum to ensure both documents are aligned regarding benefits and termination clauses.
2. Execution: Ensure both parties sign in wet ink or use a compliant e-signature platform (e.g., DocuSign, Adobe Sign) that provides an audit trail.
3. Record Retention: Store the signed LOI in the Candidate’s personnel file. If the Candidate is hired, this document serves as the foundation for the finalized Employment Agreement.
4. Termination of LOI: Should negotiations fail, issue a formal "Notice of Termination of LOI" in writing to prevent ambiguity regarding the status of the employment offer.