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

Valor Collegiate Academies•Nashville, TN

5d•$57,930 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Valor Collegiate Academies is seeking a High School U.S. Government Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a full-time, in-person teaching position in Nashville, Tennessee. Valor is a top-performing public charter school network serving 1,900 students in grades 5-12, with a mission to empower its diverse community through rigorous academics and whole-child education. The school network is A-Rated by the Tennessee Department of Education, ranks in the top 1% for student growth statewide, and is a national leader in Social-Emotional Learning (SEL). Teachers at Valor join a supportive community with personalized coaching and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

Must have an active Tennessee teaching license with an endorsement in Government 6-12, or be enrolled in an approved job-embedded educator preparation program.
Must have authorization to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship.
Believe all students can succeed and have a proven track record of promoting their growth and achievement.
Enjoy cultivating meaningful relationships with students, families, and staff.
Be committed to continuously developing your skills as an educator.
Have a passion for serving a diverse community of students and families.
Be willing 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

Prepare, internalize, and plan daily lessons aligned with Valor’s curriculum scope and sequence.
Partner with EL and Special Education teachers to ensure all students receive accommodated grade-level content and support.
Prepare materials for class activities, do nows, exit tickets, and homework assignments.
Implement assessments to measure progress and identify learning gaps, using data to inform instruction.
Collect, enter, and analyze academic data to provide targeted instruction and interventions.
Engage in weekly 1:1 coaching meetings for content expertise and instructional mastery.
Submit lesson plans weekly for feedback from instructional coach.
Engage in weekly collaborative curriculum meetings (Intellectual Preparation) with a planning partner and leader.
Update scholar gradebook and communicate academic progress with parents/guardians and staff.
Adopt the Compass Model and facilitate student Circles weekly for academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growth.
Implement SEL activities and lessons daily during structured mentor time, and provide academic coaching.
Respond to student behavior in real-time using school-wide intervention systems and classroom management.
Track and input student behavior feedback and data through Kickboard daily.
Maintain a 4:1 positivity ratio to strengthen school culture and student relationships.
Serve as the main point-of-contact for families regarding student, grade-level, or school-wide information.
Fully participate in signature experiences with assigned grade level, including overnight stays or trips.
Enforce, uphold, and exhibit school’s values, student management policies, and culture.
Uphold Valor’s organizational commitments.
Own an arrival, recess or lunch, transition, or dismissal duty daily.
Participate in and prepare for school events outside normal school hours (e.g., parent-teacher conferences, trips, IEP meetings).
Support students’ postsecondary planning and college admission process, including writing letters of recommendation.
Engage in ongoing professional development, including summer faculty training and weekly learning sessions.
Engage in faculty Circle once a week and complete/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.
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.
A dedicated course budget for every teacher.
Valor's certificated teacher salary scale ranges between $57,930 to $80,000+ based on years of lead teaching experience.
Pre-licensure candidates start at $46,773 and transition to the certificated scale upon licensure.
$2,500 Teacher Years-of-Service bonuses awarded after 3, 5, 7, and 10 years of lead teaching.