Middle School Teacher (All Subjects, 2026-2027 SY)

Valor Collegiate Academies • Nashville, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Valor Collegiate Academies is seeking Middle School Teachers for the 2026-2027 school year in Nashville, Tennessee. This is a full-time, in-person lead teaching position hiring for open Middle School Math, ELA, History, Science, and EL teacher roles. Valor Collegiate Academies is a top-performing public charter school network serving 1,900 students in grades 5-12. Our mission is to empower our diverse community to live inspired and purposeful lives through an innovative school model that blends rigorous academics and whole-child education within an intentionally diverse school environment. We are an A-Rated Charter Network in Tennessee and a National Leader in SEL. At Valor, you'll join an academically excellent and supportive community dedicated to your growth as an educator, with personalized coaching and high-quality professional development.

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
• 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

• 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.
• Engage in ongoing professional development, which includes attending 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, and a dedicated course budget for every teacher.

What This Job Offers

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