Middle School ELA Teacher (2026-2027 SY)

Valor Collegiate Academies•Nashville, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Valor Collegiate Academies is seeking a full-time, in-person Middle School ELA Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This role involves teaching 6th Grade ELA and contributing to a rigorous academic and whole-child education model within an intentionally diverse school environment. Valor is a top-performing public charter school network in Nashville, Tennessee, serving 1,900 students in grades 5-12. The school network is A-Rated by the Tennessee Department of Education, with middle schools consistently ranking in the 99th percentile for student growth. Valor is also a national leader in Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), with its Compass model adopted by over 50 partner schools. Teachers at Valor benefit from personalized coaching and high-quality professional development, fostering their growth as educators and enabling them to make a significant impact on students' lives.

Requirements

Must have an active Tennessee teaching license with an endorsement in either Middle Grades and Secondary ELA endorsement area, or actively 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 to support a positive learning environment
Crave feedback and are deeply committed to continuously developing your skills as an educator
Have a passion for serving a diverse community of students and families
Willing to learn and adopt school-wide tech platforms (e.g., Kickboard, Infinite Campus, Google Suite)
Model, live, and reinforce our school’s core values, commitments, and policies

Responsibilities

Plan and lead 1 Intervention Block or Literature Seminar daily
Plan and prepare daily lessons and materials in alignment with Valor’s curriculum and TN State 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 that occur outside of normal school hours, such as parent-teacher conferences, 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 new hire and faculty training in July 2026 and weekly PL sessions throughout the school year
Participate in faculty Circle on Wednesdays after school, and complete and present 2 pieces of faculty Badge Work per school year
Serve in the capacity of a “Pride Leader” 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
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