3rd 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. Rivermont Elementary is a PreK-5 school located in Chattanooga, TN. We are an inclusive, positive and engaging community that supports achievement, growth and independence by motivating students and staff to purposefully explore academic interests and passions in an environment in which all are valued and respected. All students have the opportunity to explore STEAM ideas and problem-based learning in an engaging environment. This curriculum allows for integration across content areas. Our open-enrollment promotes our diversity as well as parent involvement. We are a small school with a community feeling. Parents, community, teachers and staff work together to provide a safe, productive and engaging learning community where we build readers, writers and thinkers. We are looking for teachers who are problem solvers, great communicators, and relationship builders. Our teachers desire to grow in their practice, are collaborators, and have the ability to adjust and modify when needed in order to meet all students' needs.
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
