Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

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

Job summary

An established school district in Tennessee is seeking passionate educators dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. Candidates will play a crucial role in shaping students' futures by implementing effective teaching strategies and building positive relationships with families. This role emphasizes high academic achievement and the importance of a safe classroom culture. With a commitment to excellence and professional growth, this position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the community. Join a team that values collaboration and strives for the success of every student.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a valid Tennessee teaching certification or be in an accredited program.
• A bachelor's degree is required for all teaching candidates.

Responsibilities

• Establish clear learning targets and build aligned assessments for every lesson.
• Develop strong relationships with families and involve them in learning.

Skills

Effective Communication

Team Collaboration

Feedback Reception

Classroom Management

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tennessee Teaching Certification

Job description

Overview: Pending approval of the SY24 CFA by TDOE and HCS Board. 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 state standards and establish clear learning targets for every lesson. Build rigorous and aligned assessments and consistently implement instructional best practices. Follow Hamilton County Schools’ instructional framework, including:
1. Ensuring Equity in Actions
2. Setting High Expectations
3. Building a Productive Classroom Culture
4. Responsive Teaching and Learning
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Professional Responsibilities: Actively participates 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

1. Committed to high academic achievement and high expectations for all students.
2. Able to be a positive team player and communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, students, and families.
3. Open to being coached and receiving feedback in order to advance learning and growth for students.
4. Professional with high personal standards and integrity.
5. Teaching candidates must hold a valid state of Tennessee teaching certification in Early Childhood Education PreK-3 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.
6. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree.

Compensation

Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience. 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 this link for more details.

About the Company

Hamilton County Schools is the school district that serves Hamilton County, Tennessee, USA.