Valor Collegiate Academies is hiring : 7th & 8th Grade Writing Teacher (Immediate

Overview

Location : Nashville, Tennessee

Employment Type : Full-time, in-person lead teaching position for the current 2025-2026 school year.

Salary : $55,000 to $77,000+ for certified teachers based on years of K-12 teaching experience; $44,520 to begin for pre-licensure candidates without an active TN license.

Course Details : 7th and 8th Grade Writing

Why Choose Valor?

Valor Collegiate Academies is a top-performing public charter school network in Nashville, Tennessee, serving 1,900 students in grades 5-12. Our mission is to empower our diverse community to live inspired and purposeful lives. This mission is made possible through an innovative school model that blends rigorous academics and whole-child education, within an intentionally diverse school environment. Our results include :

A-Rated Charter Network in Tennessee : Scored as an A-rated charter network by the Tennessee Department of Education, earning perfect scores in Academic Achievement, Academic Growth, Growth of Highest Need Students, and College & Career Readiness.

Top 1% for Student Growth : Our middle schools consistently rank in the 99th percentile in student growth statewide, based on TVAAS data from the past 5 years.

National Leader in SEL : Over 50 partner schools nationwide have adopted and implemented Valor’s Compass model for social-emotional learning.

At Valor, you'll join an academically excellent and supportive community that is dedicated to your growth as an educator. With personalized coaching and high-quality professional development, we invest in your development so you can make the greatest impact for students.

Your Role

Your Role as a Teacher :

Planning & Instruction :

• Most teach 4 classes daily in one content area; all teachers have 2 planning periods daily
• Plan and lead 1 Intervention Block or Literature Seminar daily
• Plan and prepare daily lessons and materials in alignment with Valor’s curriculum and TN State Standards
• Utilize school-wide tracking and tech systems to collect, enter, and analyze students’ academic and behavioral data daily
• Ensure both academic and behavioral gradebooks are maintained with accurate information, in accordance with school-wide deadlines and policy
• Actively engage in and prepare for weekly 1 : 1 coaching and weekly intellectual preparation (IP) meetings

School-Based Duties & Faculty Engagement

Student Mentorship & Circle Facilitation

What We Offer :

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Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion : Valor believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization that enables students and staff to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to thrive in a diverse world.

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