Middle School Visual Art Teacher (2026-2027 SY)

Valor Collegiate Academies • Nashville, TN

1d • $56,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Full-time, in-person lead teaching position for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. Valor Collegiate Academies is a top-performing public charter school network in Nashville, Tennessee, serving 1,900 students in grades 5-12. Our mission is to empower our diverse community to live inspired and purposeful lives. This mission is made possible through an innovative school model that blends rigorous academics and whole-child education, within an intentionally diverse school environment.

Requirements

• Must have an active Tennessee teaching license with an endorsement in either Visual Art K-12, 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

• Planning & Instruction:
• Most teachers teacher 4 classes daily in one content area, with 2 planning periods daily
• 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
• School-Based Duties & Faculty Engagement
• 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 time commitment per school year is approximately 25 hours.
• 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
• Student Mentorship & Circle Facilitation
• 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

• Salary: Starting at $56,000 for certified teachers based on years of K-12 teaching experience with Years of Service Bonus. Pre-licensure candidates without an active TN license begin at $44,520.
• Childcare Benefit: Valor-subsidized childcare and priority seating at Little Wonders Day Care.
• Family Leave: 8 weeks of fully-paid parental leave
• Waitlist Priority: Priority spot on the waitlist for new student enrollment
• Comprehensive Benefits: 75% coverage of health, dental, and vision benefits; retirement benefits including a hybrid pension and 401K with 5% employer matching.
• Paid Time Off: 8 PTO days annually and access to an org-wide PTO sharing program.
• Professional Growth: 100+ hours of PD annually, 1:1 coaching, and career advancement opportunities.
• Additional Perks: 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees