ELA Teacher (Grades 8 & 9)

Teachers are the heartbeat of East Tennessee’s only public, bilingual 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 teacher, you will have the opportunity to establish the school's academic program, policies, and procedures alongside the leadership team. As a teacher, you will play a critical role in bringing ChattAcademy's vision to life and ensuring each student receives a high-quality, supportive education.

Responsibilities & duties 

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

ChattAcademy has a charge from our community to build a different kind of education. Instead of operating in isolation, we build partnerships between educators and a) students (our most important stakeholders), b) families (experts on our students), and c) community leaders (experts on the fields in which our students will lead). Our work to build trust and partnerships that support each student’s gifts, talents, and ideas will be complex, challenging, and deeply rewarding. We seek Teachers that have the following:

• Bilingual preferred; native speaker highly preferred
• Unwavering commitment to ChattAcademy’s mission/vision  
• Deep respect for the assets of our children, families, & community
• Founder’s mindset: creative problem solver, enjoys building from the ground up 
• Strong emotional intelligence: knowing how to care for themselves, collaborate with others, use tools to regulate their emotions under stress, and approach difficult situations with others with empathy and compassion 
• Ability to work collaboratively with peers and manage up to improve the work of everyone around them
• Strong project and time management skills and ability to adapt and persevere to deliver consistent and timely results to reach our goals
• High bar for academic excellence balanced with human-centered view of kids and families 
• Meticulous attention to detail, precision, and accuracy

Experience:

• 3+ years teaching experience at the middle school level preferred
• Knowledge of effective instructional methods and behavior management strategies
• Strong content expertise in core subjects (ELA, math, science, social studies, physical education)
• Commitment to social-emotional learning and whole child development
• Growth mindset and passion for shaping school culture and norms
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• TN Teacher’s Licensure

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:

• Daily time built into your schedule to re-imagine “schooling”
• 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