Middle School ELA Teacher (2026-2027 SY)

**Location:** Nashville, Tennessee **Employment Type:** Full-time, in-person lead teaching position for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. **Course Details:** 6th Grade ELA **Salary:** Starting salary is at $56,794 for certified teachers, with salaries determined by a set schedule based on completed years of K-12 teaching experience. Pre-licensure candidates without an active TN license begin at $45,856. **Why Choose Valor?** Valor Collegiate Academies is a top-performing public charter school network in Nashville, Tennessee, serving 1,900 students in grades 5-12. Our mission is to empower our diverse community to live inspired and purposeful lives. This mission is made possible through an innovative school model that blends rigorous academics and whole-child education, within an intentionally diverse school environment. Our results include: - **A-Rated Charter Network in Tennessee:** Scored as an A-rated charter network by the Tennessee Department of Education, earning perfect scores in Academic Achievement, Academic Growth, Growth of Highest Need Students, and College & Career Readiness. - **Top 1% for Student Growth:** Our middle schools consistently rank in the 99th percentile in student growth statewide, based on TVAAS data from the past 5 years. - **National Leader in SEL:** Over 50 partner schools nationwide have adopted and implemented Valor’s Compass model for social-emotional learning. At Valor, you'll join an academically excellent and supportive community that is dedicated to your growth as an educator. With personalized coaching and high-quality professional development, we invest in your development so you can make the greatest impact for students. **Your Role as a Teacher:** Planning & Instruction: - Most teachers teacher 4 classes daily in one content area, with 2 planning periods daily - Plan and lead 1 Intervention Block or Literature Seminar daily - Plan and prepare daily lessons and materials in alignment with Valor’s curriculum and TN State Standards - Utilize school-wide tracking and tech systems to collect, enter, and analyze students’ academic and behavioral data daily - Ensure both academic and behavioral gradebooks are maintained with accurate information, in accordance with school-wide deadlines and policy - Actively engage in and prepare for weekly 1:1 coaching and weekly intellectual preparation (IP) meetings School-Based Duties & Faculty Engagement - Enforce, uphold, and exhibit school’s values, student management policies, and culture systems - Own an arrival, recess or lunch, transition, or dismissal duty daily - Participate in school events that occur outside of normal school hours, such as parent-teacher conferences, field trips, IEP meetings, report card conferences, and new student orientation. Estimated time commitment per school year is approximately 25 hours. - Engage in ongoing professional development, which includes attending 3 weeks of new hire and faculty training in July 2026 and weekly PL sessions throughout the school year - Participate in faculty Circle on Wednesdays after school, and complete and present 2 pieces of faculty Badge Work per school year Student Mentorship & Circle Facilitation - Serve in the capacity of a “Pride Leader” and lead daily lessons and activities to support scholars’ social-emotional development - Plan, prepare, and lead student Circles weekly; provide coaching of students regarding Badge Work and their Circle presentations - Track and input student behavior feedback through Kickboard to share with families, school leaders, and culture team **Benefits We Offer:** - **Childcare Benefit:** Valor-subsidized childcare and priority seating at Little Wonders Day Care. - **Family Leave:** 8 weeks of fully-paid parental leave - **Waitlist Priority:** Priority spot on the Valor waitlist for new student enrollment - **Comprehensive Benefits:** 75% coverage of health, dental, and vision benefits; retirement benefits including a hybrid pension and 401K with 5% emp…