7th Grade Science Teacher

ChattAcademy Community School • Chattanooga, TN

2d • $50,000

About The Position

ChattAcademy Community School is a public bilingual school in East Tennessee committed to equity, innovation, and community-centered education. The 7th Grade Science Teacher helps shape the middle school science experience by creating engaging instruction that supports students’ academic growth and sense of belonging. The role contributes to a collaborative school environment, builds strong relationships with students and families, and supports students through classroom instruction and advisory.

The teacher develops standards-aligned science lessons for diverse seventh-grade learners, uses assessment data to differentiate instruction and provide targeted support, and establishes a positive classroom culture. The teacher also mentors an advisory group and partners with families and colleagues to strengthen student outcomes and school culture.

Requirements

• Tennessee teacher licensure with an appropriate middle school science endorsement.
• Experience teaching middle school science.
• Strong science content knowledge.
• Experience with classroom management and standards-aligned lesson planning.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of middle school teaching experience.
• Experience teaching in a Title 1 school.
• Professional proficiency in English.
• Conversational proficiency in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Develop standards-aligned science lessons that engage diverse seventh-grade learners.
• Use assessment data to differentiate instruction and provide targeted student support.
• Build a positive classroom culture through consistent routines and strong relationships.
• Mentor an advisory group while monitoring students’ academic and social-emotional progress.
• Partner with families and colleagues to strengthen student outcomes and school culture.

Benefits

• Starting salary of 50,000 USD annually; eligibility for year-over-year raises based on performance.
• Full health and retirement benefits.
• Professional development weekly, monthly, and yearly.
• Opportunity to contribute to an innovative public education model.
• Problem-solving-based learning opportunities and the school’s hallmark “Problems” course.
• Village-based approach to character development and holistic student supports.
• Place-based learning that utilizes experts and leaders in Chattanooga.

What This Job Offers

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