The Teacher Contract

In addition to an employee handbook, the teacher contract is a crucial document that

schools use in order to clearly define the conditions of employment. In this lesson, a
contract example is provided, as well as a generic template that you can customize to
fit your school's specific needs and state laws.

Teacher Contract Sample

Any School

Contract for Employment

It is hereby agreed between the School Board of Any School and

Last Name: Smith First Name: Jane MI: A. SS#: 111-11-1111

Address: 111 Any Street, Any City, Any State, 11111

that Any School offers the above named person the position of classroom teacher for
the 2016-2017 school year.

1. All employees are subject to the direction of the Administrator, as delegated by

the Board of Directors of Any School. The Administrator has the authority to hire,
assign, evaluate and terminate employees. An employee may be terminated at
any time and without prior notice for any reason which, in the sole opinion of the
Administrator, is contrary to the interests of Any School, and Any School shall no
longer be obligated to provide any wages or benefits past his or her last day of
work.
2. For teaching services lawfully and properly performed, the school shall pay the
employee, at the times specified herein, according to this contract, pursuant to
the school's payment schedule. If an employee is unable to fulfill their obligation
for the length of the contract for any reason, Any School shall no longer be
obligated to provide any wages or benefits past his or her last day of work.
3. Employees must abide by all Any School personnel policies and procedures as
outlined in this contract and which are stated in the Any School Employee
Handbook. These policies and procedures may be amended without notice. In
addition, all employees are expected to understand and support the educational
philosophy and polices of Any School, as endorsed by the Board of Directors, and
to work conscientiously and professionally to carry out the mission, goals and
objectives of the school.
4. Teachers shall possess and maintain the proper license(s) required by the Any
School Board.
5. In addition to regular and customary classroom responsibilities and duties,
employees may be assigned additional duties, both inside and outside the
classroom, which may be necessary for the proper functioning of the school.

Contract Employment Period:

Employment to begin August 1, 2016 and conclude on July 31, 2017.

Both parties agree that there is no contractual obligation to the other after the end date
of this 1-year employment contract, and the employee understands that he/she has no
legal cause against Any School if a contract is not offered to them for a following year.

Annual Salary (before taxes): $40,000

The salary shall be paid by the last calendar day of the month in 12 equal monthly
installments subject, however, to termination for any reason by either party before the
end of the Contract Employment Period, in which case the employee shall be paid only
through his/her last date of work. 5 paid personal days are provided, and absences for
any reason will be deducted from the monthly salary after those days have been used
by the employee.
The employee may participate in any benefit program that may be offered by Any
School for which they are eligible.

Licensure:

Type of degree/Teacher's Certificate held: Any State Teaching Certificate #11111111

Date Issued: 06/01/12

Expiration Date: 06/01/17

I have read, understand and agree to the terms and conditions described above and I
accept this employment contract.

Employee's Signature: ____________________ Date: _____

Administrator's Signature: ____________________ Date: _____

Board Action:

Employment authorized by: ____________________ Date: _____

Teacher Contract Template

Your School Name/Logo Here

Contract for Employment

It is hereby agreed between the School Board of ____________________ School and

Last Name:____________________ First Name: ____________________ Middle Initial:

____________________ SS#: __________
Address: _________________________ _____

that ____________________ School offers the above named person the position of
classroom teacher for the _____ school year.

YOUR ACADEMY
CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT -POSITION OF TEACHER
WHEREAS, _________ ACADEMY is unique in that it is Roman Catholic and is committed to maintain in
the framework of Catholic principles high educational standards; and,

WHEREAS, it is the policy of ______ Academy to employ highly qualified teachers who support the
Catholic program in pursuit of such high educational standards;

_____________ ACADEMY (hereinafter called the SCHOOL) and Teacher Name (hereinafter called the
TEACHER) agree to the following conditions of employment.

1. The term of this agreement is August 15, 2002 until June 15, 2003.

2. The TEACHER agrees to serve the SCHOOL for the number of days in the official

school calendar and to perform other duties assigned by the administrator; and to work

cooperatively with the staff, faculty and administration of the SCHOOL.

 3. The TEACHER shall devote a reasonable amount of out-of-class time to curriculum-
develop-

ment, to sponsoring student activities, and to other duties as assigned by the

administrator.

4. It is further mutually agreed that the SCHOOL shall offer the TEACHER a new contract of

employment for the ensuing year on or before April 1, 2003, unless the SCHOOL gives
the

TEACHER written notice of its intention not to re-employ the TEACHER on or before
March

15, 2003.

5. The TEACHER may be suspended or discharged for good cause as shall be determined in
the

exclusive discretion of the Board of Trustees. It is specifically understood that good

cause for

discharge shall include but not be limited to: inadequacy of teaching, misconduct,
neglect of

duty, physical or mental incapacity, actions involving moral turpitude, violation of the
terms of

this agreement or _____ Academy policy, or any conduct not in keeping with the
Catholic Faith

or conduct tending to reflect discredit upon the school or tending to impair the
TEACHER’S

usefulness in his capacity as a teacher.

6. The SCHOOL employs the TEACHER as an employee of the SCHOOL at a salary and bene-

fits in accordance with addendum #1. Salary payments shall begin August 31, 2002.
They will

continue on the 15th and last day of each month to the end of the employment year,
June 15th

7. It is agreed that the conditions of this contract shall only be changed by mutual written

agreement of the TEACHER and the SCHOOL. This is the sole agreement between the

parties and no other representations, be they oral or written, are binding between the
parties.

California law shall govern this agreement in its performance and interpretation.
AGREED:

_______________________________________________________________________

(Signature of TEACHER) (Date)

AGREED:

_______________________________________________________________________

(Signature of ADMINISTRATOR) (Date)

Addendum #1 To Contract
for
Teacher Name
Salary & Benefits – School Year 2001-2002

Salary: The SCHOOL employs the TEACHER at an annual salary of $xx,xxx payable over ten

months at the rate of $x,xxx.xx per month.

Salary payments shall be made on the 15 th and last day of the month beginning August
31,

2002. The final payment shall be June 15, 2003.

Benefits: The SCHOOL will provide group health and dental plans. The SCHOOL will contribute

up to $230.00 per month toward the premium of the health plan. The TEACHER will

provide the remainder of the health plan premium for the coverage chosen by the

TEACHER. The dental plan is available to the TEACHER only if he elects to receive the

health plan benefit. The SCHOOL will contribute the entire dental plan premium for the

TEACHER alone. The TEACHER will provide the remainder of the dental plan premium

for the coverage chosen by the TEACHER if spouse or dependent coverage is elected.
 The SCHOOL has a 401 (k) investment program which allows the TEACHER to invest in

a retirement plan after an initial waiting period. The SCHOOL will match 50 cents to the

dollar with a set limitation up to two thousand dollars.

The SCHOOL provides the attached list of holidays.

____________________________________________ ______________________

(Signature of TEACHER) (Date)

____________________________________________ ______________________

(Signature of ADMINISTRATOR) (Date)

Faculty Contract: Sample

THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into by and between the head of school as the duly authorized
agent of the XYZ School, a not-for-profit corporation in the state of ("the School"), and
__________________ (the "Educator").

WHEREAS, the School and the Educator ("the Parties") desire to enter into a formal agreement under
the terms of which the School employs the Educator for the school year specified below NOW,
THEREFORE, the parties hereto mutually promise, covenant and agree as follows:

1. EMPLOYMENT - The School hereby agrees to employ the Educator for the ______ school year, with
duties commencing on or about August 15 (opening of school workshops) and concluding on or about
June 15 (faculty meetings following graduation).
2. DUTIES - The Educator shall be assigned the position of . The Educator shall perform those duties
which are customarily performed by those in similar positions in independent schools and other duties
as specifically discussed with the head of school, those being primarily to teach, coach, counsel,
supervise, and care about the students, work in partnership with parents, advocate and promote the
school, work collegially with administrators and fellow teachers, and grow professionally. The Educator
acknowledges that the position specified is a full-time occupation. During the term of this Agreement,
the Educator shall not, without the prior written consent of the head of school, engage in the operation,
management, or conduct or any other occupation or business.

3. COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS - The Educator agrees to support the mission and philosophy of the
School and to perform the duties in a professional manner and in compliance with any rules, regulations
and requirements established by the School, as set forth in the Faculty Handbook. The Educator
acknowledges that the School's rules, regulations, and requirements may be amended and modified by
the School at any time during the term of this Agreement.

4. SALARY - In consideration for the Educator's services for the term stated above, the School agrees to
pay the Educator the sum of $ ________________ payable in equal monthly installments during the
period commencing September 1, ____, and ending August 31, _____. In the event of early termination
of employment for any reason, salary shall be prorated to date of termination based on the ratio of the
number of student attendance days, faculty workshop days, and parent conference days prior to
termination to the total number of such days in the school year. All necessary deductions will be taken
as required by Federal, State and Local laws and those voluntarily requested in compliance with the
policies of the Board of Trustees.

5. BENEFIT PROGRAM - The Educator shall be permitted to participate in any Benefit Program that the
School may from time to time have in effect for its Educators to the extent of the Educator's eligibility.

6. EARLY TERMINATION - The School has the option to terminate this Agreement for cause, in advance
of the date set forth above, effective immediately upon written notice of such termination to the
Educator, in the event of a material breach by the Educator of the School's rules, regulations, and
requirements, or the terms of this Agreement, or the instructions of the Educator's superior(s) relating
to the conduct of the Educator's work and the performance of the Educator's duties, or the Educator's
failure to abide by standards of conduct and behavior reasonably expected in schools of similar quality
and reputation, or the Educator's inability because of illness or incapacity to perform his/her duties. This
agreement shall terminate immediately, without notice, upon the death of the employee.

7. NON RENEWAL - It is expressly understood and agreed by and between the parties to this contract
that neither the Educator nor the School owes any subsequent contractual obligation or service(s) to the
other after the terminal date of this one-year contract (June 15). The Educator understands and agrees
that he or she shall have no legal cause against the School in the event that the Educator is not offered a
contract for a subsequent year.

8. NOTICE - Any notice required or permitted hereunder shall be made in writing and either personally
delivered to the Educator or mailed to the Educator at his/her address on file with the School by
certified or registered mail, return receipt requested. In the event of mailing, the notice shall be
effective on the date of its mailing.
9. AMENDMENT AND WAIVER - No amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be valid or
binding upon the School unless made in writing and signed by a duly authorized agent of the School. The
waiver by the School of the breach of any provision of this Agreement by the Educator shall not operate
nor be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach. The School's failure, for whatever reason, to
insist upon enforcement of any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of its
right to do so at any later time.

10. GOVERNING LAW - The validity and effect of this Agreement and the rights and obligations of the
parties hereto shall be construed and determined in accordance with the laws of the State of-----. Any
lawsuit arising out of or relating to this Agreement or Educator's employment shall be commenced and
resolved only in County, State of----- .

11. ENTIRE AGREEMENT -This Agreement contains all of the terms agreed upon by the parties with
respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements,
arrangements, and communications between the parties dealing with such matter, whether oral or
written.

12. ASSIGNMENT - This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the
transferees, successors and assigns of the School. The assignment by Educator of this Agreement or any
interest herein or of any money due or to become due by reason hereof shall be void without the prior
written consent of the School. This Agreement must be returned, signed by Educator, within
____________( ) days of the date it is offered, or the offer of the Agreement contained herein is
automatically revoked, unless the School ratifies the Agreement.

XYZ SCHOOL By___________________, Head of School, Date Presented:_____________________

By ____________________________, Educator, Date signed: __________________

---------------------------------

Author: ISACS. Contract reviewed by Leo Athas, ISACS Legal Counsel, of Athas, Apostol, Kowal & Bridge,
CHTD, 208 S. LaSalle, Suite 688, Chicago, IL 60604, 312578

The Teacher Contract

In addition to an employee handbook, the teacher contract is a crucial document that
schools use in order to clearly define the conditions of employment. In this lesson, a
contract example is provided, as well as a generic template that you can customize to
fit your school's specific needs and state laws.

Teacher Contract Sample

Any School
Contract for Employment

It is hereby agreed between the School Board of Any School and

Last Name: Smith First Name: Jane MI: A. SS#: 111-11-1111

Address: 111 Any Street, Any City, Any State, 11111

that Any School offers the above named person the position of classroom teacher for
the 2016-2017 school year.

1. All employees are subject to the direction of the Administrator, as delegated by

the Board of Directors of Any School. The Administrator has the authority to hire,
assign, evaluate and terminate employees. An employee may be terminated at
any time and without prior notice for any reason which, in the sole opinion of the
Administrator, is contrary to the interests of Any School, and Any School shall no
longer be obligated to provide any wages or benefits past his or her last day of
work.
2. For teaching services lawfully and properly performed, the school shall pay the
employee, at the times specified herein, according to this contract, pursuant to
the school's payment schedule. If an employee is unable to fulfill their obligation
for the length of the contract for any reason, Any School shall no longer be
obligated to provide any wages or benefits past his or her last day of work.
3. Employees must abide by all Any School personnel policies and procedures as
outlined in this contract and which are stated in the Any School Employee
Handbook. These policies and procedures may be amended without notice. In
addition, all employees are expected to understand and support the educational
philosophy and polices of Any School, as endorsed by the Board of Directors, and
to work conscientiously and professionally to carry out the mission, goals and
objectives of the school.
4. Teachers shall possess and maintain the proper license(s) required by the Any
School Board.
5. In addition to regular and customary classroom responsibilities and duties,
employees may be assigned additional duties, both inside and outside the
classroom, which may be necessary for the proper functioning of the school.

Contract Employment Period:

Employment to begin August 1, 2016 and conclude on July 31, 2017.

Both parties agree that there is no contractual obligation to the other after the end date
of this 1-year employment contract, and the employee understands that he/she has no
legal cause against Any School if a contract is not offered to them for a following year.

Annual Salary (before taxes): $40,000

The salary shall be paid by the last calendar day of the month in 12 equal monthly
installments subject, however, to termination for any reason by either party before the
end of the Contract Employment Period, in which case the employee shall be paid only
through his/her last date of work. 5 paid personal days are provided, and absences for
any reason will be deducted from the monthly salary after those days have been used
by the employee.

The employee may participate in any benefit program that may be offered by Any
School for which they are eligible.

Licensure:

Type of degree/Teacher's Certificate held: Any State Teaching Certificate #11111111

Date Issued: 06/01/12

Expiration Date: 06/01/17

I have read, understand and agree to the terms and conditions described above and I
accept this employment contract.

Employee's Signature: ____________________ Date: _____

Administrator's Signature: ____________________ Date: _____

Board Action:

Employment authorized by: ____________________ Date: _____

Teacher Contract Template

Your School Name/Logo Here

Contract for Employment

It is hereby agreed between the School Board of ____________________ School and

Last Name:____________________ First Name: ____________________ Middle Initial:

____________________ SS#: __________
Address: _________________________ _____

that ____________________ School offers the above named person the position of
classroom teacher for the _____ school year.

SAMPLE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT FOR VARIOUS SKILLS

This employment contract is executed and entered into by and between:

A. Employer: _________________________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________________
P.O. Box No. : ____________________________ Tel. No.:__________________________

B. Represented in the Philippines by;

Name of Agent / Company: ___________________________________________________ Address:

__________________________________________________________________

And

C. Employee:__________________________________________________________________ D. Civil
Status : _______________________Passport No.: ______________________________

Date & Place of Issue: ________________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________________________

Voluntarily binding themselves to the following terms and conditions:

1. Site of Employment __________________________________________________________

2. Contract Duration______________________ commencing from employee’s departure from the point

of origin to the site of employment.

3. Employee’s Position ______________________________________________

4. Basic Monthly Salary _____________________________________________

5. Regular Working Hours: Maximum of 8 hours per day, six days per week.

6. Overtime Pay: a. For work over regular working hours: ____________________________ b. For work
on designated rest days & holidays: ______________________

7. Leave with Full Pay: a. Vacation

Leave:____________________________________________________________ b. Sick
Leave:____________________________________________________________

8. Free transportation to the site of employment and in the following cases, free return transportation
to the point of origin: a). expiration of the contract; b). termination of the contract by the employer
without just cause; c). if the employee is unable to continue to work due to work connected or work
aggravated injury or illness; d). force majeure; and e). in such other cases when contract of employment
is terminated through no fault of the employee.

9. Free food or compensatory allowance of US$ _____________, free suitable housing.

10. Free emergency medical and dental services and facilities including medicine.

11. Personal life and accident insurance in accordance with host government and / or Philippine
government laws without cost to the worker. In addition, for areas declared by the Philippine
government as war risk areas, a war risk insurance of not less P100,000 shall be provided by the
employer at no cost to the worker.

12. In the event of death of the Employee during the terms of this agreement, his remains and personal
belongings shall be repatriated to the Philippines at the expense of the Employer. In case the
repatriation of remains is not possible, the same may be disposed of upon prior approval of the
Employee’s next of kin and / or by the Philippine Embassy / Consulate nearest the jobsite.
13. The Employer shall assist the Employee in remitting a percentage of his salary through the proper
banking channel or other means authorized by law.

14. Termination:

a. Termination by Employer: The employer may terminate this Contract on the following just causes:
serious misconduct, willful disobedience of employer’s lawful orders, habitual neglect of duties,
absenteeism, insubordination, revealing secrets of establishment, engaging in trade union activities,
when employee violates customs, traditions, and laws of __________ and/or terms of this Agreement.
The employee shall shoulder the repatriation expenses.

b. Termination by the Employee: The employee may terminate this Contract without serving any notice
to the employer for any of the following just causes: serious insult by the employer or his
representative, inhuman and unbearable treatment accorded the employee by the employer or his
representative, commission of a crime / offense by the employer or his representative and violation of
the terms and conditions of the employment contract by the employer or his representative. Employer
shall pay the repatriation expenses back to the Philippines.

b.1 The employee may terminate this Contract without just cause by serving one (1) month in advance
written notice to the employer. The employer upon whom no such notice was served may hold the
employee liable for damages. In any case, the employee shall shoulder all expenses relative to his
repatriation back to his point of origin.

c. Termination due to Illness: Either party may terminate the contract on the ground of illness, diseases
or injury suffered by the employee. The employer shall shoulder the cost of repatriation.

15. Settlement of Disputes: All claims and complaints relative to the employment contract of the
employee shall be settled in accordance with Company policies, rules and regulations. In case the
employee contests the decision of the employer, the matter shall be settled amicably with the
participation of the Labor Attache or any authorized representative of the Philippine Embassy /
Consulate nearest the site of employment. In case the amicable settlement fails, the matter shall be
submitted to the competent or appropriate government body in the host country or in the Philippines if
permissible by host country laws at the option of the complaining party.

16. The employee shall observe employer’s company rules and abide by the pertinent laws of the host
country and respect its customs and traditions.

17. Applicable Law: Other terms and conditions of employment which are consistent with the above
provisions shall be governed by the pertinent laws of the _______________________.

In witness thereof, we hereby sign this contract this ___________ day of ________________,
_____________ at Manila, Philippines.
_____________________________ ____________________________ Employee Employer

______________________________ Philippine Representative (Licensed Recruitment Agency)

______________________________ _____________________________ Witness W