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1st Grade Teacher

Hamilton County Schools (Tennessee)

Tennessee - TN, TN

1st Grade Teacher

Hamilton County Schools (Tennessee)

Tennessee - TN, TN
 
Salary: 50,000 Starting
 
Employment Term: Full-time
 
County: Yes
 

Teaching & Learning - Deeply understand the Tennessee state standards and establish clear learning targets for every lesson.  Build rigorous and aligned assessments and consistently implementinstructional best practices.  Follow Hamilton County Schools’ instructional framework, including: 

  • Ensuring Equity in Actions 
  • Setting High Expectations
  • Building a Productive Classroom Culture 
  • Responsive Teaching and Learning 

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. 

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. 

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.

 

Knowledge/Education/Experience

  • Teaching candidates must hold a valid state of Tennessee teaching certification in Elementary Education (K-5) 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. 
  • Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree.

 

Skills/Qualifications

  • Committed to high academic achievement and high expectations for all students
  • Able to be a positive team-player and communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, students, and families
  • Open to being coached and receiving feedback in order to advance learning and growth for students
  • Professional with high personal standards and integrity

 

 

About Hamilton County Schools (Tennessee)

Hamilton County Department of Education (HCDE) is the public school district serving Hamilton County, TN, including the city of Chattanooga.  The district has 79 schools, including 44 elementary schools, 13 middle schools, 13 high schools, and 9 other schools and programs.