Lead ELA Teacher (Grades 7-8) — College-Ready

Emerald Academy; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Life Insurance

Disability Insurance (Short/Long Term)

Voluntary Vision Insurance

PTO

Paid Sick Leave

13 paid Holidays

School Holidays & Staff Development

Retirement – company contribution

Job summary

Emerald Academy in Knoxville seeks an Upper School ELA Lead Teacher (Grade 7) to prepare scholars for college and community leadership. You will deliver instruction, manage the classroom, and engage families to support student achievement.

The role emphasizes data-driven planning, collaboration with the 6-8 Grade Band Director and school leadership, and a commitment to a student-centered, college-bound culture.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Tennessee Teacher License and any needed endorsements.
• Must have an active TDOE Teaching License or completed the TDOE Application process for current and active out-of-state license transfer prior to application.
• Must meet highly qualified status for area(s) will be teaching.
• Must possess a passion for the work itself.
• Must thrive in an innovative environment.
• Must work collaboratively to form creative solutions.
• Must have record of demonstrated expertise in their domain –grade-level, and in teaching literacy.
• Must demonstrate a growth mindset-Flexibility to learn new methods and present ideas to improve learning and the school.
• Must believe all kids can learn and achieve at high academic levels.
• Must commit to being an active part of a staff that will never tire in its efforts to have all our scholars succeed academically.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement rigorous lessons and classroom instruction with a focus on student achievement determined by demonstration of mastery.
• Create a classroom climate of high expectations that is focused and rewards perseverance through academically challenging materials. Holds all students accountable to themselves and collaboratively to classmates, while enthusiastically encouraging natural exploration and a love of learning.
• Communicate and build strong partnerships with families through phone calls, conferences and home visits when appropriate.
• Use current student data to drive instruction, planning and decision-making.
• Work collaboratively utilizing all Emerald Academy team members to ensure students achieve at high levels.
• Develop processes that encourage student self-assessment and self-monitoring.
• Document, analyze, and summarize student progress based on both formal and informal assessment measures, in order to communicate with students, parents and other stakeholders.
• Utilize technology to maintain student data and enhance student learning.

Job description

Emerald Academy in Knoxville seeks an Upper School ELA Lead Teacher (Grade 7) to prepare scholars for college and community leadership. You will deliver instruction, manage the classroom, and engage families to support student achievement.

The role emphasizes data-driven planning, collaboration with the 6-8 Grade Band Director and school leadership, and a commitment to a student-centered, college-bound culture.