5th Grade Science Teacher (Immediate)

Valor Collegiate Academies • Nashville, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Valor Collegiate Academies is hiring a full-time, in-person lead teacher for its Nashville, Tennessee schools 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. The organization describes itself as an A-rated Tennessee charter network, with middle schools in the 99th percentile for statewide student growth and a social-emotional learning model adopted by more than 50 partner schools nationwide.

Teachers generally teach four daily classes in one content area and have two daily planning periods. The role also includes planning and leading one daily Intervention Block or Literature Seminar, delivering lessons aligned with Valor’s curriculum and Tennessee State Standards, and supporting students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional development. Teachers serve as “Pride Leaders,” facilitate weekly student Circles, and receive personalized coaching and professional development.

The position includes daily school-based duties and participation in certain events outside normal school hours. The estimated commitment for events such as conferences, field trips, IEP meetings, and orientation is approximately 25 hours per school year. New-hire and faculty training takes place over three weeks in July 2026, with weekly professional learning sessions during the school year.

Starting salary is $57,930 for certified teachers with no prior experience, with salary increases based on completed years of K–12 teaching experience. Pre-licensure candidates without an active Tennessee license begin at $46,773. The salary schedule is standardized at the bachelor’s degree level. 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.
• Build meaningful relationships with students, families, and staff to support a positive learning environment.
• Be receptive to feedback and committed to continuously developing as an educator.
• 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 in one content area, with two planning periods daily, as is typical for most teachers.
• Plan and lead one Intervention Block or Literature Seminar each day.
• Plan and prepare daily lessons and materials aligned with Valor’s curriculum and Tennessee State Standards.
• Use school-wide tracking and technology systems to collect, enter, and analyze student academic and behavioral data daily.
• Maintain accurate academic and behavioral gradebooks in accordance with school-wide deadlines and policy.
• Prepare for and participate in weekly one-to-one coaching and intellectual preparation meetings.
• Enforce, uphold, and model the school’s values, student management policies, and culture systems.
• Complete one daily arrival, recess or lunch, transition, or dismissal duty.
• Participate in school events outside normal school hours, including parent-teacher conferences, field trips, IEP meetings, report card conferences, and new student orientation; the estimated annual commitment is approximately 25 hours.
• Attend three weeks of new-hire and faculty training in July 2026 and weekly professional learning sessions throughout 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, and coach students on Badge Work and Circle presentations.
• Track and enter student behavior feedback through Kickboard to share with 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 a 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