Lead Upper Grades Content Teacher – College-Ready Focus

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Emerald Academy seeks an innovative Upper Grades Content Teacher to prepare scholars for college and community leadership. The Lead Teacher will deliver instruction and manage a student-centered classroom to maximize engagement and outcomes, focusing on literacy across content areas.

The role requires a Tennessee teaching license with endorsements, a collaborative spirit, and the ability to work in an innovative school designed to place students on a college-bound trajectory.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Tennessee Teacher License with endorsements as needed.
• Active or transferrable license from another state with TDoe process.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction for assigned content area and grade.
• Create a high-expectation classroom climate.
• Communicate with families via calls, conferences, and visits.
• Use student data to drive instruction and planning.
• Collaborate with Emerald Academy team to reach high student achievement.
• Model self-assessment and data-driven decision making.
• Utilize technology to maintain student data and enhance learning.

Skills

Leadership

Growth mindset

Collaboration

Communication with families

Education

Tennessee Teaching License

Job description

Emerald Academy seeks an innovative Upper Grades Content Teacher to prepare scholars for college and community leadership. The Lead Teacher will deliver instruction and manage a student-centered classroom to maximize engagement and outcomes, focusing on literacy across content areas.

The role requires a Tennessee teaching license with endorsements, a collaborative spirit, and the ability to work in an innovative school designed to place students on a college-bound trajectory.