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Sociology & Personal Finance Teacher (Immediate)

Location: Nashville, Tennessee

Employment Type: Full-time, in-person teaching position for the current 2024-2025 school year.

Salary: Valor's certificated teacher salary scale ranges between $55,000 to $77,000+ and placement on the scale is based on years of lead teaching experience in a K-12 school.

About Valor:
Founded in 2014, Valor Collegiate Academies is a top-performing, public charter school network in Nashville, Tennessee, serving 1900 students in Grades 5-12. We operate two middle schools, Valor Flagship and Valor Voyager, that feed into our high school, Valor College Prep. Our mission is to create a community where diverse students of all backgrounds have equitable access to a high-quality education that prepares them to live inspired and purposeful lives. This mission is made possible through an innovative school model that balances rigorous academics and whole-child education in an intentionally diverse environment. Learn more about Valor here: https://valorcollegiate.org/our-model/

Core Responsibilities Include:
Planning & Instruction (75%)

Prepare, internalize, and plan daily lessons that are aligned with Valor’s curriculum scope and sequence to meet the needs of all students
Partner and collaborate with EL teachers and Special Education teachers to ensure all students are receiving appropriately accommodated grade-level content and academic support
Prepare materials for class activities, do nows, exit tickets, and homework assignments
Implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards and identifies gaps in learning; use scholar work and data to inform instruction and intervention strategies
Collect, enter, and analyze academic data to provide targeted instruction and interventions that promote a culture of learning
Engage in weekly 1:1 coaching meetings to deepen content expertise and develop instructional mastery
Submit lesson plans weekly for feedback and review by instructional coach
Engage in weekly collaborative curriculum meetings (known as Intellectual Preparation) with a planning partner and instructional leader
Update scholar gradebook and proactively communicate academic progress with parents/guardians, other teachers, administrators, and/or school counselors

Student Mentorship & Family Engagement (12.5%)

Adopt the Compass Model and facilitate student Circles weekly to guide academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growth
Implement various SEL activities and lessons daily during structured mentor time, as well as provide academic coaching to students in mentor group
Respond to students' behavior in real-time using school-wide intervention systems and classroom management practices
Track and input student behavior feedback and data through Kickboard by the daily school deadline to share with families, school leaders, and the Compass Team
Maintain a 4:1 positivity ratio to strengthen school culture and student relationships
Serve as the main point-of-contact for families to communicate any student-specific, grade-level, or school-wide information
Fully participate in signature experiences with assigned grade level, which include overnight stays or trips

School-Based Responsibilities & Faculty Engagement (12.5%)

Enforce, uphold, and exhibit school’s values, student management policies, and culture
Willingly, kindly, and actively uphold Valor’s organizational commitments
Own an arrival, recess or lunch, transition, or dismissal duty daily
Participate in and prepare for school events that occur outside of normal school hours, such as parent-teacher conferences, grade level student trips, IEP meetings, report card conferences, and new student orientation. The estimated time commitment per school year is approximately 25 hours.
Support with students’ postsecondary planning and college admission process, including writing letters of recommendations
Engage in ongoing professional development, which includes attending 3 weeks of faculty training in July 2024 and participate in weekly professional learning sessions throughout the school year (i.e. weekly academic PL, culture PL, State of School meetings)
Engage in faculty Circle once a week; complete and present 2-3 pieces of faculty Badge Work per school year

Certification Requirements:
In compliance with the Tennessee Department of Education's requirements for teacher licensure, candidates applying for this position must:

Have an active Tennessee teaching license with an endorsement in Sociology 7-12, or
Actively enrolled in a TDOE-approved Job-Embedded Program

Qualifications and Experience:
We believe diversity is what makes us strong and we are committed to building a team of educators with diverse skills and experiences. We invite you to apply if you:

Have authorization to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship
Have an active teaching license or have a clear plan in place to pursue licensure via a job-embedded program
Have strong content knowledge and instructional pedagogy
Have a proven track record of success and student achievement in the classroom
Have an unwavering belief that all students can succeed in school and beyond
Have a relentless drive to develop your practice to sharpen your skills as an educator
Set ambitious goals for yourself and others and are not afraid of putting in the hard work it takes to achieve them
Have the passion and commitment to serve a culturally and socioeconomically diverse community of students and families
Have experience or willingness to quickly learn and adopt school-wide tech platforms, i.e. Kickboard, Infinite Campus, Google Suite, Google Classroom
Enjoy cultivating meaningful relationships with students, families, and staff
Are able to model, live, and reinforce our school’s core values, commitments, and policies

Interview Process:

Resume Review
Phone Interview
Teacher Performance Task
Virtual Sample Lesson & Leadership Interview
Reference Checks
Offer Extension

Compensation and Benefits:

Valor's certificated teacher salary scale ranges between $55,000 to $77,000+ and placement on the scale is based on years of lead teaching experience in a K-12 school.
Opportunities for teachers to earn stipends for taking on additional teacher-leader roles, athletic coaching positions, and/or doing project-based work that's outside of your core role
Years of Service Bonus
Comprehensive health (medical, dental, and vision) and retirement benefit, including a hybrid pension plan and 401K with 5% company contribution
Priority waitlist access for student enrollment for Valor employees
8 days of PTO annually (prorated based on start date for anyone onboarding after July 1, 2024), plus access to the org-wide PTO sharing program
8 weeks of fully-paid parental leave
Unlimited classroom supplies, with an annual discretionary course budget for every teacher
100 professional development hours each year and individualized coaching
Free access to an on-campus strength & conditioning facility, Vanderbilt Health Clinic, retirement counseling, and Modern Health resources

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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What You Should Know About Sociology & Personal Finance Teacher (Immediate), Valor Collegiate Academies

If you're a passionate and dedicated educator looking to make a real difference, the Sociology & Personal Finance Teacher position at Valor Collegiate Academies in Nashville, Tennessee, might be perfect for you! This full-time, in-person role offers the chance to inspire and empower diverse middle and high school students within our innovative charter school network for the 2024-2025 school year. At Valor, our mission focuses on equitable access to high-quality education, ensuring our students are equipped to lead purposeful and inspired lives. In this role, you will have the chance to design engaging lessons that meet academic standards while promoting social-emotional learning through our unique Compass Model. You'll also get to collaborate closely with fellow educators to support students' individual learning needs and actively engage families in their children's academic journeys. With a competitive salary ranging from $55,000 to over $77,000 based on experience, plus excellent benefits including comprehensive health coverage and generous professional development opportunities, the Sociology & Personal Finance Teacher role at Valor could be your next fulfilling career step. Come help us cultivate a vibrant learning environment where every student can thrive!

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What are the responsibilities of a Sociology & Personal Finance Teacher at Valor Collegiate Academies?

The Sociology & Personal Finance Teacher at Valor Collegiate Academies is responsible for designing engaging lessons aligned with the curriculum, collaborating with special education teachers to meet diverse student needs, and implementing assessments to track progress. They also mentor students, engage families, and participate in school events to foster a strong school culture.