8th Grade Social Studies Teacher

Hamilton County Schools; Tennessee; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking passionate educators to join their mission of fostering student success. This role involves creating engaging lesson plans that align with Tennessee Social Studies Standards, building a positive classroom environment, and actively engaging with families to enhance student learning. The ideal candidate will be committed to high academic achievement and demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills. Join a dedicated team that values growth and excellence in education, and make a lasting impact on the lives of students in a vibrant community.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Tennessee teaching certification in Social Studies.
• Bachelor's degree required for teaching candidates.

Responsibilities

• Establish clear learning targets and build rigorous assessments.
• Create a safe and productive classroom culture for learning.

Skills

Effective Communication

Team Collaboration

Growth Mindset

High Academic Standards

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tennessee Teaching Certification

Job description

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.

Learn more about working for Hamilton County Schools at careers.hcde.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030.

Responsibilities

1. Teaching & Learning - Deeply understand the Tennessee Social Studies Standards and establish clear learning targets for every lesson. Build rigorous and aligned assessments and consistently implement high leverage literacy practices. Follow Hamilton County Schools’ instructional framework, including:

• Ensuring Equity in Actions
• Setting High Expectations
• Building a Productive Classroom Culture
• Responsive Teaching and Learning

Classroom Culture: Build a safe and productive classroom culture. 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.

Family & Community: Consistently develop strong relationships with students’ families while diligently informing parents of expectations, positive news, and/or concerns about their children. Provide opportunities for parents to be involved in their children’s learning.

Professional Responsibilities: Actively participate in professional learning communities (PLCs) with colleagues in order 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.

Qualifications

• Committed to high academic achievement 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 in order to advance learning and growth for students
• Professional with high personal standards and integrity

• Teaching candidates must hold a valid state of Tennessee teaching certification in 6-8 Social Studies or 6-12 Social Studies 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.

Compensation

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

Salary Scale

This position may be eligible for an increase in total compensation. The Differentiated Compensation Plan applies to designated schools and hard-to-staff positions. Please see https://www.hcde.org/staff/human_resources/differentiated_compensation for more details.