English Teacher - Cane Ridge High (2026-2027)
About The Position
The English Teacher at Cane Ridge High plans, organizes, and delivers structured instruction using current teaching strategies and theories. The role teaches students in an in-person classroom through lectures, discussions, visual aids, and other effective methods, and provides opportunities for students to observe, question, investigate, and demonstrate their learning. The teacher assesses student comprehension, provides tutoring and academic guidance as needed, and observes and evaluates students’ academic performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. The teacher collaborates with other teachers and administrators to develop, evaluate, and revise academic programs in accordance with approved curricula. The role also uses instructional technology and other classroom equipment to support learning; performs administrative duties, including attendance and classroom organization; communicates with parents and school staff; maintains student records; and attends faculty meetings, training workshops, and educational conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field.
- Tennessee Department of Education teaching certification or license with applicable endorsement, required upon hire.
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
- Ability to use instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learner.
- Student management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work professionally with students, staff, and parents.
- Ability to be flexible and adapt as needed between in-person learning environments.
- Knowledge of school safety and security procedures.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Work experience gained through education and certification/license requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field.
Responsibilities
- Teach students in an in-person classroom using lectures, discussions, visual aids, instructional strategies, and other effective teaching methods.
- Prepare lessons and outlines that effectively cover instructional material.
- Plan and conduct instruction, demonstrations, and work time that allow students to observe, question, and investigate.
- Administer assessments to monitor student comprehension.
- Provide tutoring and extra help to students who need it.
- Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems or special academic interests.
- Collaborate with teachers and administrators to develop, evaluate, and revise academic programs following approved curricula.
- Use instructional technology, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to enhance student learning.
- Perform administrative duties, including taking attendance and organizing the classroom.
- Respond to emails and phone calls from parents, school administrators, and staff in a timely manner.
- Observe and evaluate students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Attend in-person faculty meetings, teacher training workshops, and educational conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
