5th Grade Teacher
Hamilton County Schools
Location
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Quick overview
The teacher is responsible for planning, delivering, and assessing effective instruction aligned with Tennessee state standards, designing engaging lessons with clear objectives, and differentiating instruction to meet diverse learner needs. They must also collaborate with staff, build strong relationships with students and families, and maintain a well-managed classroom environment.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and a valid Tennessee teaching license in Elementary Education (K-5) or be currently enrolled in an accredited teacher preparation program. Essential qualities include being a positive, student-focused educator with strong skills in communication, collaboration, and classroom management, committed to continuous growth.
Job description
Overview
- Hamilton County Schools is committed to excellence for every student.
- With nearly 75 schools across the district, we are focused on helping all students thrive and experience a future without limits.
- Learn more about our schools and our Opportunity 2030 strategic plan.
- Orchard Knob Elementary Orchard Knob Elementary is a PreK-5 school located in Chattanooga, TN.
- If you are positive, energetic, committed to participating and supporting a learning team, and embrace students and families of diverse cultures, we are looking for you!
- Our students are “roaring” to learn and our teachers are committed to continual learning.
- We expect that all candidates who apply for a position in our school embrace our students and families and actively participate in continual professional learning.
- We expect and promote a positive, pleasant, and purposeful learning environment for all, and we embrace a culture that fosters the development of life-long learners.
- We are looking for teachers who possess exceptional skills in the following areas: relationship building; communication in all forms with students, staff, and parents; classroom management; planning and providing relevant and meaningful instruction; student engagement; collaboration with teammates, coaches, and administration; problem solving; and creativity.
- If you are passionate about meeting the needs of the whole child, excited about growing as an educator through participation in ongoing professional development, and motivated to go above and beyond the status quo to see our staff and students succeed, OKE is the place for you!
Responsibilities
Plan, deliver, and assess effective instruction aligned to Tennessee state standards Design engaging lessons with clear objectives and measurable outcomes Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners Collaborate regularly with colleagues and support staff Build strong, respectful relationships with students and families Create a well-managed, structured classroom environment Participate in ongoing professional development and reflection Link to full Job Descriptions What We’re Looking For: Positive, student-focused educators with strong content and classroom management skills Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities Committed to high expectations and academic achievement for all students Open to feedback, coaching, and continuous growth Experience in Title I or high-need school settings is a plus Passion for supporting the whole child academically and socially
Qualifications
Requirements
Bachelor's degree required Valid Tennessee teaching license in Elementary Education (K-5) OR current enrollment in an accredited teacher preparation program Compensation & Additional Info: Salary Scale based on education and experience – starting at $50,000.00 Eligible positions may qualify for additional pay under the Differentiated Compensation Plan
Benefits
Licensure Subject to change.