Founding Middle School Science Teacher

The Founding Middle School Teachers are the heartbeat of a successful launch of East Tennessee’s only public, bilingual school. The Founding Middle School Teachers will be responsible for the daily implementation of the ChattAcademy vision and the first line of support for students and families. As a founding teacher, you will have the opportunity to establish the school's academic program, policies, and procedures alongside the leadership team. As a founding teacher, you will play a critical role in bringing ChattAcademy's vision to life and ensuring each student receives a high-quality, supportive education. The Founding Middle School Teachers report to the Middle School Principal.

Requirements

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans for core subjects that align to state standards and school curriculum
• Deliver dynamic lessons that motivate students to think critically and foster social-emotional learning
• Use data and assessments to inform instruction and provide differentiated support to students
• Build positive classroom culture through consistent routines, clear expectations, and relationship building
• Serve as an advisory mentor to a group of 10-15 students, monitoring academic and social progress
• Partner with families through regular communication and cultivation of trust
• Contribute to the growth of the school through collaboration, reflection, and continuous improvement

Benefits

What We Offer

ChattAcademy offers leaders the unique opportunity to dream, imagine, create, and shift the narrative around public education. We offer the chance to design a public education opportunity that meets the immediate and future needs of students and families in our community. We offer:

• A focus on innovation and student, family, and community responsiveness
• An opportunity to be a part of an unprecedented public education model
• The only public, bilingual school in East Tennessee; the only school in the state offering bilingual learning to Middle and High School students
• Problem-solving based learning opportunities and our hallmark “Problems” course
• Village based approach to character development and holistic student supports
• Place-based learning that utilizes the experts and leaders in Chattanooga

Benefits:

• Starting salary of $50,000; eligibility for year-over-year raises based on performance
• Full health and retirement benefits
• Emphasis on professional development weekly, monthly, and yearly