5th Grade Math Teacher; SY

Overview

Location: Nashville, Tennessee

Employment Type: Full-time, in-person lead teaching position for the  school year.

Salary: $55,000 to $77,000+ for certified teachers based on years of K-12 teaching experience; $44,520 to begin for pre-licensure candidates without an active TN license.

Course Details: 5th Grade Math

Valor Collegiate Academies is a top-performing public charter school network in Nashville, Tennessee, serving 1,900 students in grades 5-12. Our mission is to empower our diverse community to live inspired and purposeful lives. This mission is made possible through an innovative school model that blends rigorous academics and whole-child education, within an intentionally diverse school environment. Our results include:

• A-Rated Charter Network in Tennessee: Scored as an A-rated charter network by the Tennessee Department of Education, earning perfect scores in Academic Achievement, Academic Growth, Growth of Highest Need Students, and College & Career Readiness.

• Top 1% for Student Growth: Our middle schools consistently rank in the 99th percentile in student growth statewide, based on TVAAS data from the past 5 years.

• National Leader in SEL: Over 50 partner schools nationwide have adopted and implemented Valor’s Compass model for social-emotional learning.

At Valor, you'll join an academically excellent and supportive community that is dedicated to your growth as an educator. With personalized coaching and high-quality professional development, we invest in your development so you can make the greatest impact for students.

Planning & Instruction:

• Most teachers teacher 4 classes daily in one content area, with 2 planning periods daily
• Plan and lead 1 Intervention Block or Literature Seminar daily
• Plan and prepare daily lessons and materials in alignment with Valor’s curriculum and TN State Standards
• Utilize school-wide tracking and tech systems to collect, enter, and analyze students’ academic and behavioral data daily
• Ensure both academic and behavioral grade books are maintained with accurate information, in accordance with school-wide deadlines and policy
• Actively engage in and prepare for weekly 1:1 coaching and weekly intellectual preparation (IP) meetings

School-Based Duties & Faculty Engagement

• Enforce, uphold, and exhibit school’s values, student management policies, and culture systems
• Own an arrival, recess or lunch, transition, or dismissal duty daily
• Participate in school events that occur outside of normal school hours, such as parent-teacher conferences, field trips, IEP meetings, report card conferences, and new student orientation. Estimated time commitment per school year is approximately 25 hours.
• Engage in ongoing professional development, which includes attending 3 weeks of faculty training in July 2025 and weekly PL sessions throughout the school year
• Participate in faculty Circle on Wednesdays after school, and complete and present 2 pieces of faculty Badge Work per school year

Student Mentorship & Circle Facilitation

• Serve in the capacity of a “Pride Leader” and lead daily lessons and activities to support scholars’ social-emotional development
• Plan, prepare, and lead student Circles weekly; provide coaching of students regarding Badge Work and their Circle presentations
• Track and input student behavior feedback through Kickboard to share with families, school leaders, and culture team

• Competitive Salary: $55,000 to $77,000+ for certified teachers, with Years of Service bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits: 75% coverage of health, dental, and vision benefits; retirement benefits including a hybrid pension and 401K with 5% employer matching.
• Paid Time Off: 8 PTO days annually and access to an org-wide PTO sharing program.
• Family Leave: 8 weeks of fully-paid parental leave
• Professional Growth: 100+ hours of PD annually, 1:1 coaching, and career advancement opportunities.
• Additional Perks:
  Access to an on-campus gym, unlimited classroom supplies, and a dedicated course budget for every teacher.

• Must have an active Tennessee teaching license with an endorsement in either Middle Grades 6-8 or Math 6-12, or actively enrolled in an…