Kindergarten Teacher

Hamilton County Schools • Middle Valley, TN

17d • Onsite

About The Position

Hamilton County Schools seeks a student-focused Kindergarten Teacher for Middle Valley Elementary in Hixson, Tennessee. The school serves students in Pre-K through fifth grade and emphasizes Opportunity, Excellence, and Connection. Its learning environment includes personalized professional development and new-teacher mentoring, weekly collaborative planning with instructional coaches and teams, Learning Labs, a dedicated STEM classroom with outdoor learning opportunities, an arts program, and student-selected clubs for grades 3–5. The school reports repeated academic growth scores of 5, most recently in 2025, and recognition as a Governors Civic Sea School, an RTI2-B Exemplary School, and a 2021 Tennessee Reward School.

The teacher will plan, deliver, and assess instruction aligned with Tennessee state standards; create engaging lessons with clear objectives and measurable outcomes; and differentiate instruction for learners. The role also involves collaborating with colleagues and support staff, building respectful relationships with students and families, maintaining a structured classroom, and taking part in ongoing professional development and reflection. The position requires a bachelor's degree and either a valid Tennessee Elementary Education (K–5) teaching license or current enrollment in an accredited teacher preparation program. Starting salary is $50,000, based on education and experience. Eligible positions may qualify for additional pay under the Differentiated Compensation Plan.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Valid Tennessee teaching license in Elementary Education (K–5), or current enrollment in an accredited teacher preparation program.
• Strong content and classroom management skills.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to high expectations and academic achievement for all students.
• Openness to feedback, coaching, and continuous growth.
• Passion for supporting the whole child academically and socially.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Title I or high-need school settings.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess effective instruction aligned to Tennessee state standards.
• Design engaging lessons with clear objectives and measurable outcomes.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
• Collaborate regularly with colleagues and support staff.
• Build strong, respectful relationships with students and families.
• Create a well-managed, structured classroom environment.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and reflection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level