First Grade Teacher

Position Title

First Grade Teacher

Reports To: Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employment Type: Full-Time, 10-Month Employee

Southern Avenue Charter Elementary School seeks a dedicated, student-centered, and highly effective First Grade Teacher to provide high-quality instruction that fosters academic achievement, social-emotional growth, and a lifelong love of learning. The First Grade Teacher is responsible for creating a positive, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment that supports the developmental needs of all students while aligning instruction with Tennessee Academic Standards and the school’s mission.

• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans aligned with Tennessee Academic Standards and school curriculum.
• Deliver rigorous instruction in reading, language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic, social, emotional, and developmental needs of students.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date lesson plans and instructional records.

• Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and positive classroom culture that promotes respect and responsibility.
• Foster positive relationships with students and encourage collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving.
• Establish classroom procedures and behavioral expectations consistent with school policies.

• Assess student progress through formative and summative assessments.
• Monitor student achievement and provide timely feedback to students and families.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and performance data.

• Support the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral development of students.
• Recognize and address individual student needs through appropriate interventions and referrals.
• Promote student confidence, independence, and a growth mindset.

• Collaborate with grade-level teams, interventionists, special education staff, and administrators to support student achievement.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development activities, and school events.
• Perform supervisory duties as assigned, including arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, and other school functions.
• Support the mission, vision, and goals of Southern Avenue Charter Elementary School.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education or a related field from an accredited college or university.

• Valid Tennessee Teaching License with appropriate Elementary Education endorsement.

• Knowledge of Tennessee Academic Standards and elementary instructional best practices.
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.