High School AP Research Teacher (2026-2027 SY)

Valor Collegiate Academies•Nashville, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Valor Collegiate Academies is seeking a High School AP Research Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a full-time, in-person lead teaching position at a top-performing public charter school network in Nashville, Tennessee, serving 1,900 students in grades 5-12. Valor's mission is to empower its diverse community to live inspired and purposeful lives through a rigorous academic model that blends academics and whole-child education within an intentionally diverse school environment. The network has received an A-rating from the Tennessee Department of Education and consistently ranks in the 99th percentile for student growth. Valor's social-emotional learning model has been adopted by over 50 partner schools nationwide. Teachers at Valor join a supportive community dedicated to their growth, with personalized coaching and high-quality professional development.

Requirements

Must have an active Tennessee teaching license.
Must have completed the AP Research Summer Institute or be willing and available to complete approximately 4 days (~30 hours) of required summer training in June or July prior to the start of the school year.
Must have authorization to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship.
Belief that all students can succeed and a proven track record of promoting their growth and achievement.
Enjoy cultivating meaningful relationships with students, families, and staff to support a positive learning environment.
Craving feedback and a deep commitment to continuously developing skills as an educator.
Passion for serving a diverse community of students and families.
Willingness to learn and adopt school-wide tech platforms (e.g., Kickboard, Infinite Campus, Google Suite).
Model, live, and reinforce school’s core values, commitments, and policies.

Responsibilities

Plan and lead 4 classes daily in one content area, with 2 daily planning periods.
Plan and lead 1 Intervention Block or Study Hall daily.
Plan and prepare daily lessons and materials in alignment with Valor’s curriculum and AP College Board standards.
Utilize school-wide tracking and tech systems to collect, enter, and analyze students’ academic and behavioral data daily.
Ensure both academic and behavioral gradebooks are maintained with accurate information, in accordance with school-wide deadlines and policy.
Actively engage in and prepare for weekly 1:1 coaching and weekly intellectual preparation (IP) meetings.
Enforce, uphold, and exhibit school’s values, student management policies, and culture systems.
Own an arrival, recess or lunch, transition, or dismissal duty daily.
Participate in school events outside of normal school hours, such as parent-teacher conferences, signature experiences, field trips, IEP meetings, report card conferences, and new student orientation (estimated 25 hours per school year).
Engage in ongoing professional development, including 3 weeks of faculty training in July 2026 and weekly PL sessions.
Participate in faculty Circle on Wednesdays after school.
Complete and present 2 pieces of faculty Badge Work per school year.
Serve as a "Mentor" and lead daily lessons and activities to support scholars’ social-emotional development.
Plan, prepare, and lead student Circles weekly.
Provide coaching of students regarding Badge Work and their Circle presentations.
Track and input student behavior feedback through Kickboard to share with families, school leaders, and culture team.

Benefits

Valor-subsidized childcare and priority seating at Little Wonders Day Care.
8 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
Priority spot on the Valor waitlist for new student enrollment in grades 5-12.
75% coverage of health, dental, and vision benefits.
Retirement benefits including a hybrid pension and 401K with 5% employer matching.
8 PTO days annually and access to an org-wide PTO sharing program.
100+ hours of PD annually, 1:1 coaching, and career advancement opportunities.
Access to an on-campus gym.
Unlimited classroom supplies.
Dedicated course budget for every teacher.
$2,500 years-of-service bonuses awarded after 3, 5, 7, and 10 years of teaching.