High School EL/ELL Teacher — Grades 9-12

Valor-Collegiate-Academies

Nashville (TN)

On-site

USD 58,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Childcare Benefit
Family Leave
Waitlist Priority
Comprehensive Benefits
Paid Time Off
Professional Growth
On-campus gym access

Job summary

Valor Collegiate Academies in Nashville is hiring a full-time lead teacher focused on ESL support for grades 9-12 for the 2026-2027 school year. You will plan EL-responsive lessons, co-teach with EL and SPED teams, and tailor instruction to multilingual learners.

You will analyze data, provide targeted interventions, mentor students, and engage families. Salary starts at $57,930 and scales with experience, up to $80,000+, with strong benefits.

Qualifications

  • Active Tennessee teaching license with ESL PreK-12 endorsement.
  • Ability to plan and deliver ESL-aligned lessons for grades 9-12.
  • Experience collaborating with EL and Special Education teams.

Responsibilities

  • Plan daily EL-focused lessons and activities for multilingual learners.
  • Co-teach with EL and SPED teachers to provide accessible grade-level content.
  • Coordinate ILP data, monitor progress, and communicate with families.
  • Lead mentoring and SEL activities, and participate in school events.

Skills

EL framework knowledge
Collaboration
Data-driven instruction

Education

Tennessee teaching license with ESL PreK-12 endorsement

Tools

Kickboard
Infinite Campus
Google Suite

Job description

Valor Collegiate Academies in Nashville is hiring a full-time lead teacher focused on ESL support for grades 9-12 for the 2026-2027 school year. You will plan EL-responsive lessons, co-teach with EL and SPED teams, and tailor instruction to multilingual learners.

You will analyze data, provide targeted interventions, mentor students, and engage families. Salary starts at $57,930 and scales with experience, up to $80,000+, with strong benefits.

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