5th 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. Ooltewah Elementary School is a PreK-5 school located in Ooltewah, TN. Ooltewah is a beautiful town with an incredible community that continues to grow in population and diversity. We invite you to join our team if you want to grow as a learner, leader, and professional. We strive to elevate the teaching profession through focused instruction, on-site professional learning, collaborative teams, data-driven decision making, coaching support, and focused team planning. Our teachers, staff, and administration are student-focused, equipped with a growth mindset, and have a team mentality.
Requirements
- 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
- 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
- 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
