Middle School (6 - 8) Social Studies Teacher

ChattAcademy Community School-posted 5 days ago

Full-time

Chattanooga, TN

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The Middle School Teachers are the heartbeat of East Tennessee’s only public, bilingual school. The Middle School Teachers will be responsible for the daily implementation of the ChattAcademy vision and the first line of support for students and families. As a teacher, you will have the opportunity to establish the school's academic program, policies, and procedures alongside the leadership team. As a teacher, you will play a critical role in bringing ChattAcademy's vision to life and ensuring each student receives a high-quality, supportive education. The Middle School Teachers report to the Middle School Principal.

Develop and implement engaging lesson plans for core subjects that align to state standards and school curriculum
Deliver dynamic lessons that motivate students to think critically and foster social-emotional learning
Use data and assessments to inform instruction and provide differentiated support to students
Build positive classroom culture through consistent routines, clear expectations, and relationship building
Serve as an advisory mentor to a group of 10-15 students, monitoring academic and social progress
Partner with families through regular communication and cultivation of trust
Contribute to the growth of the school through collaboration, reflection, and continuous improvement

Bilingual preferred; native speaker highly preferred
Unwavering commitment to ChattAcademy’s mission/vision
Deep respect for the assets of our children, families, & community
Founder’s mindset: creative problem solver, enjoys building from the ground up
Strong emotional intelligence: knowing how to care for themselves, collaborate with others, use tools to regulate their emotions under stress, and approach difficult situations with others with empathy and compassion
Ability to work collaboratively with peers and manage up to improve the work of everyone around them
Strong project and time management skills and ability to adapt and persevere to deliver consistent and timely results to reach our goals
High bar for academic excellence balanced with human-centered view of kids and families
Meticulous attention to detail, precision, and accuracy
3+ years teaching experience at the middle school level preferred
Knowledge of effective instructional methods and behavior management strategies
Strong content expertise in core subjects (ELA, math, science, social studies, physical education)
Commitment to social-emotional learning and whole child development
Growth mindset and passion for shaping school culture and norms
Excellent communication and relationship building skills
TN Teacher’s Licensure

A focus on innovation and student, family, and community responsiveness
An opportunity to be a part of an unprecedented public education model
The only public, bilingual school in East Tennessee; the only school in the state offering bilingual learning to Middle and High School students
Problem-solving based learning opportunities and our hallmark “Problems” course
Village based approach to character development and holistic student supports
Place-based learning that utilizes the experts and leaders in Chattanooga
Starting salary of $50,000; eligibility for year-over-year raises based on performance
Full health and retirement benefits
Emphasis on professional development weekly, monthly, and yearly

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