1st Grade Teacher

Hamilton County Schools • Collegedale, TN

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Hamilton County Schools is dedicated to student excellence and aims for all students to thrive. Wallace S. Smith Elementary, a K-5 school in Ooltewah, TN, is a diverse and high-performing school known for its family-like, nurturing environment. It offers various extracurricular activities for students and teachers, including science olympiad, student leadership, school musical, sports, news team, flag team, and safety patrol. The school also provides leadership opportunities for both students and teachers, with many teachers advancing to roles like principals, assistant principals, district curriculum specialists, and instructional coaches. The school is seeking positive, energetic educators to join its Professional Learning Community. Ideal candidates are skilled communicators, provide standards-driven instruction, encourage student engagement, collaborate effectively with colleagues and administration, are transparent in their teaching practice, willing to collaborate on instruction and data, and continuously seek ways to support all students in mastering content, while also being open to innovative thinking.

Requirements

• Are skilled at communicating with students, faculty and staff
• Provide standards-driven instruction
• Encourage student engagement
• Work collaboratively with grade level team members, coaches and administration
• Are transparent regarding their teaching practice and willing to collaborate regarding instruction and data
• Continuously look for ways to assist students who have and have not yet mastered content
• Are willing to think outside the box
• Positive, student-focused educators with strong content and classroom management skills
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities
• Committed to high expectations and academic achievement for all students
• Open to feedback, coaching, and continuous growth
• Passion for supporting the whole child academically and socially
• Bachelor's degree required
• Valid Tennessee teaching license in Elementary Education (K-5) OR current enrollment in an accredited teacher preparation program

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Title I or high-need school settings is a plus

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess effective instruction aligned to Tennessee state standards
• Design engaging lessons with clear objectives and measurable outcomes
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners
• Collaborate regularly with colleagues and support staff
• Build strong, respectful relationships with students and families
• Create a well-managed, structured classroom environment
• Participate in ongoing professional development and reflection

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level