High School U.S. Government Teacher (2026-2027 SY)

Valor Collegiate Academies

13d • $57,930 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Valor Collegiate Academies is a top-performing public charter school network in Nashville, Tennessee, serving 1,900 students in grades 5-12. Our mission is to empower our diverse community to live inspired and purposeful lives. This mission is made possible through an innovative school model that blends rigorous academics and whole-child education, within an intentionally diverse school environment. At Valor, you'll join an academically excellent and supportive community that is dedicated to your growth as an educator. With personalized coaching and high-quality professional development, we invest in your development so you can make the greatest impact for students.

Requirements

• Must have an active Tennessee teaching license with an endorsement in Government 6-12, or must be enrolled in an approved job-embedded educator preparation program
• Must have authorization to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship
• You believe all students can succeed and have a proven track record of promoting their growth and achievement.
• You enjoy cultivating meaningful relationships with students, families, and staff to support a positive learning environment.
• You crave feedback and are deeply committed to continuously developing your skills as an educator.
• You have a passion for serving a diverse community of students and families.
• You are willing to learn and adopt school-wide tech platforms (e.g., Kickboard, Infinite Campus, Google Suite).
• You model, live, and reinforce our school’s core values, commitments, and policies

Responsibilities

• Prepare, internalize, and plan daily lessons that are aligned with Valor’s curriculum scope and sequence to meet the needs of all students
• Partner and collaborate with EL teachers and Special Education teachers to ensure all students are receiving appropriately accommodated grade-level content and academic support
• Prepare materials for class activities, do nows, exit tickets, and homework assignments
• Implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards and identifies gaps in learning; use scholar work and data to inform instruction and intervention strategies
• Collect, enter, and analyze academic data to provide targeted instruction and interventions that promote a culture of learning
• Engage in weekly 1:1 coaching meetings to deepen content expertise and develop instructional mastery
• Submit lesson plans weekly for feedback and review by instructional coach
• Engage in weekly collaborative curriculum meetings (known as Intellectual Preparation) with a planning partner and instructional leader
• Update scholar gradebook and proactively communicate academic progress with parents/guardians, other teachers, administrators, and/or school counselors
• Adopt the Compass Model and facilitate student Circles weekly to guide academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growth
• Implement various SEL activities and lessons daily during structured mentor time, as well as provide academic coaching to students in mentor group
• Respond to students' behavior in real-time using school-wide intervention systems and classroom management practices
• Track and input student behavior feedback and data through Kickboard by the daily school deadline to share with families, school leaders, and the Compass Team
• Maintain a 4:1 positivity ratio to strengthen school culture and student relationships
• Serve as the main point-of-contact for families to communicate any student-specific, grade-level, or school-wide information
• Fully participate in signature experiences with assigned grade level, which include overnight stays or trips
• Enforce, uphold, and exhibit school’s values, student management policies, and culture
• Willingly, kindly, and actively uphold Valor’s organizational commitments
• Own an arrival, recess or lunch, transition, or dismissal duty daily
• Participate in and prepare for school events that occur outside of normal school hours, such as parent-teacher conferences, grade level student trips, IEP meetings, report card conferences, and new student orientation. The estimated time commitment per school year is approximately 25 hours.
• Support with students’ postsecondary planning and college admission process, including writing letters of recommendations
• Engage in ongoing professional development, which includes attending summer faculty training in and participate in weekly professional learning sessions throughout the school year (i.e. weekly academic PL, culture PL, State of School meetings)
• Engage in faculty Circle once a week; complete and present 2-3 pieces of faculty Badge Work per school year

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, and a dedicated course budget for every teacher.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED