Bible Teacher

Hamilton County Schools • Collegedale, TN

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About The Position

Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits. We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County. Learn more about working for Hamilton County Schools at careers.hcde.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030. The Bible elective program in Hamilton County Schools helps middle and high school students gain a broad appreciation of the Bible as a significant work of literature and an influential text in the formation of western civilization. The academic study of the Bible provides students with a broader awareness of ancient cultures and allows them to better understand biblical allusions in various works of literature, art, and music. Additionally, utilizing the Bible as the textbook, students engage with the many historical events recorded in the Bible, as well as the diverse social customs of the ancient world. Through studying the Bible, students gain an increased understanding of the Bible's influence on culture, customs, and world history, while also learning to critically engage with this rich literary work without bias for or against any religious group or denomination. It is envisioned that students will develop an increased appreciation of the Bible with a more in-depth understanding of the text's historical, sociological, and literary merit relative to both ancient culture and their contemporary world.

Requirements

• Committed to high academic achievement and high expectations for all students.
• Able to be a positive team-player and communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, students, and families.
• Open to being coached and receiving feedback in order to advance learning and growth for students.
• Professional with high personal standards and integrity.
• Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 12 college/university credit hours in biblical studies (excluding coursework in biblical languages, doctrine, theology, worldview, and ethics).
• For middle school teaching candidates, a valid state of Tennessee teaching certification with an endorsement in a middle grades academic content area, Bible, English (6-12), or history (6-12) is required.
• For high school teaching candidates, a valid state of Tennessee teaching certification with an endorsement in Bible, English, or history is required.
• If you hold a teaching license in another state, you must apply for a Tennessee teaching license.

Responsibilities

• Deeply understand the Tennessee state standards and establish clear learning targets for every lesson.
• Build rigorous and aligned assessments and consistently implement instructional best practices.
• Follow Hamilton County Schools' instructional framework, including: Ensuring Equity in Actions, Setting High Expectations, Building a Productive Classroom Culture, Responsive Teaching and Learning.
• Build a safe and productive classroom culture with positive relationships and clear procedures.
• Consistently develop strong relationships with students' families and inform parents of expectations, positive news, and/or concerns about their children.
• Provide opportunities for parents to be involved in their children's learning.
• Actively participate in professional learning communities (PLCs) with colleagues to improve teaching and student learning.
• Reflect on instruction and leadership while contributing ideas, expertise, and time to the mission and goals of the school.

Benefits

• Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience.
• This position may be eligible for an increase in total compensation.
• The Differentiated Compensation Plan applies to designated schools and hard-to-staff positions.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree