Kindergarten Teacher
- Employer
- Hamilton County Department of Education
- Location
- Chattanooga, TN, United States
- Salary
- Competitive
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- Job Category
- Teaching, Early Childhood / Daycare Teacher, English / Reading / Language Arts Teacher
- Grade Level
- Early Childhood
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Job Details
Overview
Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is the fastest improved school district in the state of Tennessee. Our mission is to create pathways to bright futures for all students in our community by helping to equip them with the skills, knowledge and supports required to realize their full potential.
We do this by focusing on five action areas in our strategic plan, Future Ready 2023:
We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding teachers with the ability to inspire, engage, and who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 80 schools located in urban, rural, and suburban communities, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County.
Daisy Elementary is a PreK-5 school located in Soddy Daisy, TN, just north of Chattanooga. Our school is a small community and we are focused on getting to know our students so that they don't get "lost in the shuffle." At Daisy, we have a house system that creates a strong, school-wide team mentality where we encourage each other to be the best Daisy citizens we can be by following our "Daisy Ten Essentials." Students and teachers work for the daily goal of being good citizens and giving our best effort in all that we do. We want children to take what they've learned at Daisy, and be successful in their future endeavors because of the tools we've provided them with.
Our school-wide goal is "growth." We are looking for teachers who will grow each child, no matter where they begin the year. Our teachers and support staff have the ability to build relationships with students, families, and teachers; engage students in well-planned, standards-based instruction; and collaborate with teammates to ensure every student has the very best quality education.
We are looking for teachers who desire to give students the best education possible. Additionally, we are looking for teachers who can analyze data and create a plan to meet the needs of all learners based on state standards and the HCDE curriculum. You will be a fit with our team if you have a positive outlook and willingness to collaborate with colleagues.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
We are seeking teaching candidates who are:
Additional details:
Compensation
Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience.
Salary Scale
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 https://www.hcde.org/staff/human_resources/differentiated_compensation for more details.
Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is the fastest improved school district in the state of Tennessee. Our mission is to create pathways to bright futures for all students in our community by helping to equip them with the skills, knowledge and supports required to realize their full potential.
We do this by focusing on five action areas in our strategic plan, Future Ready 2023:
- Accelerating Student Achievement
- Future Ready Students
- Great Teachers and Leaders
- Engaged Community
- Efficient and Effective Operations
We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding teachers with the ability to inspire, engage, and who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 80 schools located in urban, rural, and suburban communities, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County.
Daisy Elementary is a PreK-5 school located in Soddy Daisy, TN, just north of Chattanooga. Our school is a small community and we are focused on getting to know our students so that they don't get "lost in the shuffle." At Daisy, we have a house system that creates a strong, school-wide team mentality where we encourage each other to be the best Daisy citizens we can be by following our "Daisy Ten Essentials." Students and teachers work for the daily goal of being good citizens and giving our best effort in all that we do. We want children to take what they've learned at Daisy, and be successful in their future endeavors because of the tools we've provided them with.
Our school-wide goal is "growth." We are looking for teachers who will grow each child, no matter where they begin the year. Our teachers and support staff have the ability to build relationships with students, families, and teachers; engage students in well-planned, standards-based instruction; and collaborate with teammates to ensure every student has the very best quality education.
We are looking for teachers who desire to give students the best education possible. Additionally, we are looking for teachers who can analyze data and create a plan to meet the needs of all learners based on state standards and the HCDE curriculum. You will be a fit with our team if you have a positive outlook and willingness to collaborate with colleagues.
Responsibilities
- Plan, deliver and assess effective instruction that is tightly aligned with State standards.
- Designs lessons based on best practices with clear learning targets and measurable goals aligned with State standards and/or unit outcomes. Frequently plans collaboratively with colleagues.
- Conveys high expectations while using multiple effective strategies, materials, and classroom practices that involve and motivate students while differentiating instruction to meet students' needs.
- Uses colleagues and own self-reflection on instructional practice to continually improve instruction.
- Classroom Management & Relationships: Fosters a well-structured and engaging learning environment by utilizing effective classroom procedures and routines while showing caring, respect, and fairness for all students.
- Family & Community: Consistently develops strong relationships with students' families while diligently informing parents of expectations, positive news, and/or concerns about their children. Provides opportunities for parents to be involved in their children's learning.
- Professional Responsibilities: Actively seeks out opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and other stakeholders in order to improve teaching & learning. Reflects on own instruction and leadership while contributing ideas, expertise, and time to the mission and goals of the school.
Qualifications
We are seeking teaching candidates who are:
- Committed to inspiring and engaging students
- 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
- Experienced in high-need or Title-I School settings. Experience with English Language Learners is a plus.
- Professionals with high personal standards and integrity
Additional details:
- 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 are from another state, we will work with you to transfer your license to TN.
- Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree.
Compensation
Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience.
Salary Scale
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 https://www.hcde.org/staff/human_resources/differentiated_compensation for more details.
Company
Hamilton County Schools, located in beautiful Chattanooga, TN, is hiring, supporting, and retaining outstanding top teaching talent. We are the fastest improved district in Tennessee and have a goal to become the best. With nearly 80 schools located in urban, rural, and suburban communities, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County.
Why Join our Team?
New Teacher Support: With our progressive three-year induction program for new teachers, you will have the following supports:
- New Teacher Academy
- First Year Mentor & Supportive Professional Development
- Whole-Teacher/Well-Teacher (wellness & mindfulness training)
Leadership Opportunities: Grow your career with Hamilton County Schools, no matter your professional goals:
- Train to become a mentor teacher or professional development presenter
- Obtain your National Board Certification and get a $4,000 salary increase
- Apply for leadership pipeline programs for instructional coaching or administration
- Be a part of innovative programs that are unique to Hamilton County like Teacherpreneur and STEM Fellows
- Travel the world as a Fund for Teachers recipient
Experience all Chattanooga has to offer:
- Chattanooga has a metro area of 500,000 people - not too big and not too small - and under two hours from Nashville, Atlanta, Knoxville, and Birmingham
- Award-winning city for outdoor activities, music, art and culture
- 25 + local music, art, and food festivals every year
We are seeking teaching candidates who are:
- 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
- Experienced in high-need or Title-I School settings. Experience with English Language Learners is a plus.
- Professionals with high personal standards and integrity
Compensation & Total Rewards
- Competitive salary range commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits package includes multiple health insurance options, vision, dental reimbursement, short and long-term disability, life insurance, on-site clinics, and a wellness program
- Childcare for Hamilton County teachers available in multiple schools
- Competitive retirement plans through Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System, including a hybrid 401k and pension plan. In 2018, TCRS was ranked in the top four best funded State Pension plans by the Pew Charitable Trust.
About Hamilton County Schools
Hamilton County Schools, located in beautiful Chattanooga, TN, is the fastest improving district in the state of Tennessee. We believe in success for all students and are dedicated to helping all students succeed to their highest potential. With nearly 80 schools located in urban, rural, and suburban communities, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County.
Who we serve: Hamilton County Schools serves over 42,000 students across our diverse county in urban, rural and suburban communities. Our families speak 125 languages and approximately 8.5% of our students are English language learners.
Our results: The state of Tennessee has recognized Hamilton County as an “Advancing” school district.
A few of our recent achievements include:
- #2 out of 146 districts in the state of Tennessee for student growth and a Level 5 district for 2018-2019
- 45 Level 5 schools and 32 reward schools
- 16 Volkswagen E-Labs - the highest concentration of fabrication labs of any district in the US or abroad
- Milken Award winning teacher; State Principal of the Year (2017)
- 13 High Schools with over 18 Future Ready Institutes
Company info
- Website
- http://www.hcde.org/
- Telephone
- 4234987048
- Location
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3074 Hickory Valley Road
Chattanooga
TN
37421
US
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