5th Grade Science Teacher (Immediate)

Valor Collegiate Academies • Nashville, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Valor Collegiate Academies is hiring an in-person lead 5th Grade Science Teacher in Nashville, Tennessee, for the current 2026–2027 school year. Valor is a public charter school network serving 1,900 students in grades 5–12. Its model combines rigorous academics and whole-child education in an intentionally diverse school environment. Teachers receive personalized coaching and professional development in a supportive community focused on student achievement and educator growth.

Teachers generally teach four classes daily in one content area and have two planning periods. The role includes planning and leading an Intervention Block or Literature Seminar, maintaining accurate academic and behavioral records, and using school tracking and technology systems to analyze student data. Teachers participate in weekly coaching and intellectual preparation meetings, uphold school values and culture systems, and perform a daily arrival, recess, lunch, transition, or dismissal duty.

The position also includes mentoring students as a Pride Leader, leading daily social-emotional learning lessons and activities, and planning and facilitating weekly student Circles. Teachers coach students on Badge Work and presentations and enter behavioral feedback in Kickboard. Additional commitments include school events outside normal hours (approximately 25 hours per school year), three weeks of new-hire and faculty training in July 2026, weekly professional learning sessions, Wednesday faculty Circle, and completing and presenting two pieces of faculty Badge Work per school year.

Starting salary is $57,930 for certified teachers with no prior K–12 teaching experience, with salary increases based on completed years of K–12 teaching experience. Candidates without an active Tennessee license who are in pre-licensure begin at $46,773. Valor also offers $2,500 years-of-service bonuses after 3, 5, 7, and 10 years of teaching in a Valor classroom.

Requirements

• Hold an active Tennessee teaching license, or be actively enrolled in an approved job-embedded educator preparation program.
• Be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• Believe all students can succeed and have a proven track record of promoting student growth and achievement.
• Be able to cultivate meaningful relationships with students, families, and staff.
• Be receptive to feedback and committed to developing educator skills continuously.
• Have a passion for serving a diverse community of students and families.
• Be willing to learn and adopt school-wide technology platforms such as Kickboard, Infinite Campus, and Google Suite.
• Model, live, and reinforce the school’s core values, commitments, and policies.

Responsibilities

• Teach four classes daily, generally in one content area, and use two daily planning periods.
• Plan and lead one Intervention Block or Literature Seminar daily.
• Prepare daily lessons and materials aligned with Valor’s curriculum and Tennessee State Standards.
• Collect, enter, and analyze students’ academic and behavioral data using school-wide tracking and technology systems.
• Maintain accurate academic and behavioral gradebooks in accordance with school deadlines and policies.
• Prepare for and participate in weekly one-to-one coaching and intellectual preparation meetings.
• Uphold and model school values, student management policies, and culture systems.
• Complete a daily arrival, recess, lunch, transition, or dismissal duty.
• Participate in school events outside normal hours, including conferences, field trips, IEP meetings, report card conferences, and new student orientation.
• Attend three weeks of new-hire and faculty training in July 2026 and weekly professional learning sessions during the school year.
• Participate in faculty Circle on Wednesdays after school and complete and present two pieces of faculty Badge Work per school year.
• Serve as a Pride Leader and lead daily lessons and activities supporting students’ social-emotional development.
• Plan, prepare, and lead student Circles weekly; coach students on Badge Work and Circle presentations.
• Track and enter student behavior feedback through Kickboard for families, school leaders, and the culture team.

Benefits

• Valor-subsidized childcare and priority seating at Little Wonders Day Care.
• Eight weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Priority spot on the Valor waitlist for new student enrollment in grades 5–12.
• 75% coverage of health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement benefits including a hybrid pension and 401(k) with 5% employer matching.
• Eight PTO days annually and access to an organization-wide PTO sharing program.
• More than 100 hours of professional development annually, one-to-one coaching, and career advancement opportunities.
• Access to an on-campus gym, unlimited classroom supplies, and a dedicated course budget for every teacher.
• $2,500 years-of-service bonuses after 3, 5, 7, and 10 years of teaching in a Valor classroom.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed