Elementary Music Teacher

Overview

Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits. We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County.

Wolftever Creek Elementary is a PreK‑5 school located in Ooltewah, TN. We are WCES:
Where Children are Empowered to Succeed! We are a Leader in Me School that is focused on meeting the social/emotional needs through teaching the Seven Habits of Happy Kids.

We are looking for positive teachers who have a growth mindset and who are excited to collaborate with their teaching colleagues, coaches, and administration. Our teachers have the belief that students’ social/emotional needs are just as important as their academic needs. Join our supportive team!

• Teaching & Learning
  :
  Deeply understand the Tennessee Academic Standards for Fine Arts Education and design compelling learning experiences for all students K‑5. Establish clear learning targets and lesson plans for every lesson. Build rigorous and aligned assessments, administer district assessments, and consistently implement instructional best practices. When possible, make genuine curriculum connections with other academic subjects in instruction. The Music teacher will present 3‑4 concerts/performances outside of school hours each school year.
• Follow Hamilton County Schools’ instructional framework, including:
  Ensuring Equity in Actions, Setting High Expectations, Building a Productive Classroom Culture, Responsive Teaching and Learning.
• The Music teacher may engage students in additional after‑school activities including but not limited to guitar, chorus, or staging a musical.
• Classroom Culture
  :
  Build a safe and productive classroom culture that fosters student responsibility for classroom music equipment. Positive relationships are evident, procedures are clear, and the classroom is safe and secure for learning to unfold. Student and teacher interactions promote a growth mindset and activate students’ leadership skills.
• Family & Community
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  Consistently develop strong relationships with students’ families while diligently informing parents of expectations, positive news, and/or concerns about their children. Communicate with parents about performance opportunities. Assist 5th grade students and parents with information about Middle School Arts opportunities.
• Professional Responsibilities
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  Actively participate in professional learning communities (PLCs) with colleagues to improve teaching and student learning. Reflect on instruction and leadership while contributing ideas, expertise, and time to the mission and goals of the school and district‑wide Fine Arts department. Maintain an accurate instrument and equipment inventory.

Knowledge/Education/

Experience:

• Teaching candidates must hold a valid state of Tennessee teaching certification in Music Education (K‑5) or be upcoming graduates in an accredited teacher preparation program.
• If you hold a teaching license in another state, you must apply for a Tennessee teaching license.
• Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree.

Skills/

Qualifications:

• Committed to high academic achievement, music literacy, and high expectations for all students.
• Able to be a positive team‑player and communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, students, and families.
• Open to being coached and receiving feedback to advance learning and growth for students.
• Professional with high personal standards and integrity.

Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience.

Salary Scale:
Please see https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for more details. This position may be eligible for an increase in total compensation. The Differentiated Compensation Plan applies to designated schools and hard‑to‑staff positions.