Interim 3rd-5th Grade Science Teacher

Interim 3rd-5th Grade Science Teacher

Emerald Academy is looking for an innovative, highly-motivated, values-aligned leader to grow scholars into leaders in urban Knoxville. Applicants should be goal-oriented and dedicated to the school’s mission, vision, and values. This role provides an opportunity to mold the next chapter of Emerald Academy with a student-centered learning environment that prepares every child for college and career readiness. Emerald aims to help every scholar read at or above grade level, be college-prepared, and rank in the top 5% of all Tennessee schools.

• Medical, Dental & Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Vision Insurance
• PTO
• Paid Sick Leave
• 13 paid Holidays
• School Holidays & Staff Development Days
• Competitive Retirement Company Contribution

The Lead Teacher prepares scholars for the college of their choice and community leadership by delivering instruction and managing the classroom to maximize academic engagement and outcomes. The Lead Teacher is primarily scholar-facing, oversees the Associate Teacher, and reports directly to the grade band director.

• Design and implement rigorous lessons focused on mastery-driven student achievement.
• Create a high-expectation classroom climate that rewards perseverance and encourages exploration.
• Communicate and build strong family partnerships through calls, conferences, and home visits.
• Use current student data to drive instruction, planning, and decision-making.
• Collaborate with all Emerald team members to support high-level student success.
• Develop processes for student self-assessment and self-monitoring.
• Document, analyze, and summarize student progress to communicate with stakeholders.
• Utilize technology to maintain student data and enhance learning.

• Hold a Tennessee Teacher License with necessary endorsements.
• Have an active TDOE Teaching License or completed the TDOE Application process for out-of-state license transfer prior to application.
• Meet highly qualified status for taught area(s). Teaching experience preferred but not required.
• Passionate about teaching and thriving in an innovative environment.
• Collaborative and creative in problem-solving.
• Demonstrated expertise in domain-grade-level instruction and literacy teaching.
• Growth mindset and flexible to adopt new methods.
• Belief that all kids can learn and achieve at high academic levels.
• Commitment to staff collaboration for scholars’ academic success.

Emerald Academy is Knoxville’s first college-preparatory charter school, a K‑8 institution focused on high expectations and learning culture for city students. We aim for all students to read at or above grade level by third grade and to perform in the top 5% of the state. Our mission develops skills, habits, and values for high school graduation, college enrollment, and life success.

Staffing is valued for professional knowledge and student achievement, with instructional autonomy driven by current evidence and team expertise.

Reports to:

3‑5 Grade Band Director / Director of School

Start date:

2025/2026 Academic Year

Teacher starting salary: $50,000