2nd Grade Teacher
About The Position
Hamilton County Schools is committed to excellence for every student. With nearly 75 schools across the district, we are focused on helping all students thrive and experience a future without limits. Learn more about our schools and our Opportunity 2030 strategic plan. The Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences is a Paideia-focused magnet school that serves grades K-12, with our lower school comprised of grades K-5. We value family involvement, ongoing teacher learning, and collaboration. We encourage our teachers to take advantage of PD opportunities, which are differentiated and specific in order to ensure that our diverse students have what they need to be educated and engaged citizens of the world. In 2019, we were designated as a Reward School by the state of Tennessee, and we work each day to exceed state expectations! We are looking for teachers who are passionate about their students, have a strong work ethic, and are eager to contribute to a team. As a teacher at CSAS, you will work hard but the work is rewarding. Our reward is seen in individual and school successes, and we see our kindergarteners grow up and graduate! We are a small school with big opportunities, and we are eager to welcome the right candidate to help our students succeed!
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required
- Valid Tennessee teaching license in Elementary Education (K-5) OR current enrollment in an accredited teacher preparation program
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Title I or high-need school settings is a plus
- Passion for supporting the whole child academically and socially
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
