7th Grade Science Teacher

ChattAcademy Community School • Chattanooga, TN

1d • $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 shapes the middle school science experience for seventh-grade students by creating engaging instruction that supports academic growth and student belonging. The role contributes to a collaborative school environment, builds relationships with students and families, and supports learners through classroom instruction and advisory.

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 annually.
• Eligibility for year-over-year raises based on performance.
• Full health and retirement benefits.
• Professional development offered weekly, monthly, and yearly.
• Opportunity to help shape an innovative public education model responsive to students, families, and the community.
• Problem-solving-based learning opportunities, including 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