Letter of Intent Sample for Teaching Position

LETTER OF INTENT (LOI): TEACHING POSITION

1. OFFICIAL NOTICE AND DISCLAIMER

This document constitutes a non-binding expression of intent between the parties, except where specified under Clause 5 (Confidentiality) and Clause 6 (Exclusivity), which shall be legally binding upon execution. This document does not constitute a formal employment contract. Employment is subject to the successful completion of background checks, reference verification, and the execution of a definitive Employment Agreement.

2. PARTIES

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

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

3. OPERATIVE TERMS OF INTENT

The parties propose the following framework for the engagement of the Candidate:

1. Position: The Candidate shall serve in the position of [Job Title/Subject Area] reporting to [Supervisor Title].
2. Compensation: An initial base salary of [Currency/Amount] per annum, payable in accordance with the Employer’s standard payroll schedule, subject to applicable withholdings and deductions.
3. Term: The engagement is intended to commence on [Start Date] and shall be subject to the terms of a formal Employment Agreement to be drafted by the Employer.
4. Benefits: The Candidate shall be eligible to participate in the Employer’s standard benefit programs, including [List Key Benefits, e.g., Health, 403(b), Retirement], subject to plan eligibility requirements.
5. Confidentiality: The Candidate agrees to maintain the strict confidentiality of all proprietary, non-public, or student-related data accessed during the recruitment and onboarding process.
6. Exclusivity: From the date of signature below, the Candidate agrees to refrain from soliciting alternative offers or engaging in negotiations that would materially impair the initiation of this intended engagement for a period of [Number] days.

4. EXECUTION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Candidate Acknowledgment: I, [Full Legal Name], hereby confirm my intent to accept an offer of employment under the terms outlined above, subject to the execution of a final Employment Agreement.

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

Employer Acceptance: Authorized on behalf of [Company Name].

• Signature: __________________________
• Name: [Authorized Representative Name]
• Title: [Title]
• Date: [Date]

5. STEP-BY-STEP EXECUTION GUIDE

• Document Finalization: Ensure all bracketed fields are populated with factual data. Do not leave any fields blank; insert "N/A" where applicable.
• Legal Review: Prior to issuance, ensure this document aligns with local labor board statutes regarding "at-will" employment or collective bargaining agreements (CBA) if the position is union-represented.
• Execution Protocol: Execute in duplicate. Both the Candidate and the authorized Employer representative must sign and date the document. Distribute one fully executed copy to each party via secure electronic transmission or physical mail.
• Integration: This document must be formally superseded by a comprehensive "Employment Agreement" containing clauses regarding Intellectual Property, Dispute Resolution, and Termination protocols within the timeframe specified in Clause 3.3.