7th Grade Social Studies Teacher

Overview

Orchard Knob Middle School is a 6-8 school located in the heart of Chattanooga, TN. At Orchard Knob Middle, we are committed to fostering academic achievement, personal growth, and community involvement. OKMS is a middle school focused on college and career readiness. Our students enjoy college visits every semester in Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama. In addition, our community partners assist us with this focus and we offer the following extracurriculars aligned with Future Ready Institutes:
Culinary Club, Robotics Club, and Engineering Club. We also offer our students after school programs, athletics, an eLab (digital fabrication), and dedicated administrators.

We are looking for high energy, dedicated teachers who are experts in their content areas and who embody a growth‑mindset. Teachers who want to inspire children to be thoughtful, passionate and brave individuals. Our teachers take advantage of professional development opportunities and opportunities for growth, while our administrators work diligently to support and provide teacher voice while implementing derived feedback.

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.

• 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

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Valid Tennessee teaching license in Social Studies 6‑8, 6‑12 Social Studies OR current enrollment in an accredited teacher preparation program
• Compensation & Additional Info:
  • 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

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Education and Training

• Education Administration Programs

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