[2026-27] 6th-12th English Teacher

Chattanooga Preparatory School • Chattanooga, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Prep Public Schools English teachers are responsible for increasing student achievement, growth, and mastery of grade-level content. They provide students with critical-thinking and writing skills needed to access AP and high school curricula, delivering quality instruction and supports that facilitate learning and comprehension. Teachers help students reach their chosen post-secondary pathways. Opportunities may be at either the middle school or high school English level.

Teachers are expected to meet ambitious academic expectations, monitor and respond to student learning needs, communicate regularly with students and families, and contribute to a structured, positive school culture. The role also includes ongoing professional development, participation in school and network activities, and at least 37.5 hours at school per week. Additional responsibilities, such as after-school tutoring or Saturday school, may be required as needed to support student success.

The school seeks adults who reflect its core values: One Big Family, Grit, and Do More, Achieve More. Performance goals include achieving 46% proficiency on the May end-of-year TCAP/EOC exam and Level 5 growth on the Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System; earning an “Effective” or higher rating on the Project COACH rubric; and achieving 80% or higher on the end-of-year parent and student surveys.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
• Hold a valid Tennessee teaching license with the proper endorsement code for the assigned subject and grade level, or be willing to pursue one.
• Aligned or relevant coursework indicating experience or exposure to English content.
• Knowledge of the assigned core academic subject and ability to pass a grade-level-aligned Prep content assessment.
• Basic knowledge of curricula and instructional practices or implementation.
• Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adjust and adapt to a variety of situations in the school environment.
• Commitment to spending at least 37.5 hours at school per week.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an urban K-12 classroom setting is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement state learning standards, Prep curricula, and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations.
• Learn, master, and deliver content, grade-level curriculum, core content objectives, and texts.
• Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback.
• Use formal and informal assessments to monitor each student’s progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly, and update the gradebook weekly.
• Communicate each student’s progress with the student and family weekly.
• Use technology effectively for communication, instruction, and task management to enhance student achievement.
• Establish a structured, consistent behavior-management system aligned with campus-wide initiatives and foster student character and classroom community.
• Contribute to a positive, engaging school culture that supports learning and enthusiasm and promotes a culture of brotherhood.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with students and families through trust, understanding, and respect for their communities.
• Provide targeted tutoring to support student learning needs.
• Participate actively in weekly manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, school duties, and campus-wide meetings and events.
• Engage in ongoing professional development through summer and year-round learning opportunities at the network, school, and personal levels.
• Spend a minimum of 37.5 hours per week at school.
• Take on additional responsibilities, such as after-school tutoring or Saturday school, as needed to support student success.
• Achieve the stated academic excellence, high-quality instruction, and relationship performance goals.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Competitive retirement plans through the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS), including a hybrid 401K and pension plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level