4th Grade Teacher

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Hamilton County Schools is committed to excellence for every student. With nearly 75 schools across the district, we are focused on helping all students thrive and experience a future without limits. Learn more about our schools and our Opportunity 2030 strategic plan.

Hardy Elementary is a PreK-5 school located in Chattanooga, TN. Our students are passionate, bold, and intelligent and we are looking for excellent teachers to engage and challenge them. Our students exude energy and perseverance. We have a beautiful neighborhood and school community and there is so much to be learned here!

Our teachers enjoy the strong support of powerful educators who want the best for our students. We are looking for teachers who have the ability to build strong relationships with students and parents, who are energetic, and who possess high expectations for students. We are looking for teachers who have strong classroom and behavior management skills, the ability to engage all students, resilience, passion, perseverance, caring, empathy, life‑long learning, and the ability to listen.

Interested in being part of the #GREATNESS ON GLASS? Join our team!

• 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
• Link to full Job Description s

• Positive, student‑focused educators with strong content and classroom management skills
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving abilities
• Committed to high expectations and academic achievement for all students
• Open to feedback, coaching, and continuous growth
• Experience in Title I or high‑need school settings is a plus
• Passion for supporting the whole child academically and socially

• Salary Scale based on education and experience – starting at $50,000.00
• Eligible positions may qualify for additional pay under the Differentiated Compensation Plan
• Benefits
• Licensure

Subject to change.

Entry level

Full‑time

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