Postsecondary Success Teacher (2026-2027 SY)

Location

• Nashville,
• Tennessee
• Employment
• Type: Full-time, in-person teaching position for the 2026-2027 school year.

Salary

• Starting at $56,794 for certified teachers based years of K-12 teaching experience; $45,856 to begin for pre-licensure candidates without an active TN license. Why Choose Valor? Valor Collegiate Academies is a top-performing public charter school network in Nashville, Tennessee, serving 1,900 students in grades 5-12. Our mission is to empower our diverse community to live inspired and purposeful lives. This mission is made possible through an innovative school model that blends rigorous academics and whole-child education, within an intentionally diverse school environment.
• Our results include:
• A-Rated
• Charter
• Network in
• Tennessee: Scored as an A-rated charter network by the Tennessee Department of Education, earning perfect scores in Academic Achievement, Academic Growth, Growth of Highest Need Students, and College & Career Readiness. Top 1% for
• Student
• Growth: Our middle schools consistently rank in the 99th percentile in student growth statewide, based on TVAAS data from the past 5 years.
• National
• Leader in
• SEL: Over 50 partner schools nationwide have adopted and implemented Valor’s Compass model for social-emotional learning. At Valor, you'll join an academically excellent and supportive community that is dedicated to your growth as an educator. With personalized coaching and high-quality professional development, we invest in your development so you can make the greatest impact for students.
• About the
• Postsecondary
• Success
• Teacher
• Role: Valor’s Postsecondary Success Program is designed to ensure every Valor student graduates with a personalized postsecondary plan that draws on their intellectual, social, and emotional preparation and empowers them to live an inspired and purposeful life. As the Postsecondary Success Teacher, this individual will facilitate a classroom space, much like a content teacher, for 3 periods per day through which students build foundational knowledge around several postsecondary pathways, the college admissions process, life skills, and college 101. The course also engages students in lessons that guide them to set up their wish list, pen application writing, and organize a digital college portfolio that will accompany them into their twelfth grade year. In addition to their classroom responsibilities, this person will schedule and host meetings with a caseload of students and families to advise on the customization and finalization of their postsecondary plans. These meetings happen largely outside of class time.
• Core
• Responsibilities
• Include: Planning & Instruction Internalize and plan to execute daily routines and provided lessons that are built on Valor’s College Counseling curriculum scope and sequence to meet the needs of all students Prepare materials for class activities, do now, exit tickets, and homework assignments 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 intellectual preparation 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 Postsecondary Counseling & Caseload Support Meet with a cohort of approximately 60 students and caregivers semi-annually to provide individualized support and guidance through the application and transition planning processes
• Note: Cohort size is subject to change based on campus needs. Be in regular communication with students and families about deadlines and opportunities related to the college application, aid, and enrollment processes Support with students’ postsecondary planning and college admission process, including writing letters of recommendations, and reviewing application materials: essays, teacher recommendations, and Common App components Plan, attend, and engage in school-wide college readiness events, such as FAFSA Nights and university/college visits Partner and collaborate with EL teachers and Special Education teachers to ensure postsecondary planning aligns with transition goals in students’ IEPs and ILPs. Student Mentorship & Family Engagement Facilitate student Circles once a week to guide a group of student’s academic, behavioral, and social-emotional success Implement activities and SEL lessons daily during structured Mentor time, as well as provide academic coaching for 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 School-Based Responsibilities & Faculty Engagement Enforce, uphold, and exhibit school’s values, student management policies, and culture Willingly, kindly, and actively upholding Valor’s organizational commitments Own an arrival duty, recess or lunch duty, transition, and/or dismissal duty 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. Engage in ongoing professional development, which includes attending 3 weeks of faculty training in July and participating 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
• Interview
• Process: Resume Review Phone Interview Teacher Performance Task Virtual Sample Lesson &
• Leadership
• Interview
• Reference
• Checks
• Offer
• Extension
• Compensation: At Valor, we value the dedication and experience teachers bring to the classroom. Our salary schedule is designed to be fair and transparent, based solely on years of K-12 teaching experience and standardized across the organization at the BA degree level. Starting at $56,794 for certified teachers with no prior experience, salaries increase annually to support career growth and long-term stability, allowing teachers to focus on what matters most: inspiring students. We also recognize long-term commitment with $2,500 years-of-service bonuses awarded after 3, 5, 7, and 10 years of teaching in a Valor classroom, celebrating teachers for their ongoing contributions.
• Benefits
• We
• Offer:
• Childcare
• Benefit: Valor-subsidized childcare and priority seating at
• Little
• Wonders
• Day
• Care
• Comprehensive
• Benefits: 75% coverage of health, dental, and vision benefits; retirement benefits including a hybrid pension and 401K with 5% employer matching.
• Paid
• Time
• Off: 8 PTO days annually and access to an org-wide PTO sharing program.
• Family
• Leave: 8 weeks of fully-paid parental leave
• Waitlist
• Priority: Priority position on
• Valor's new student waitlist for enrollment
• Professional
• Growth: 100+ hours of
• PD annually, 1:1 coaching, and career advancement opportunities.
• Additional
• Perks: Access to an on-campus gym, unlimited classroom supplies, and a dedicated course budget for every teacher.
• Role
• Requirements: Must have an active Tennessee teaching license in a secondary endorsement area, or actively enrolled in an approved job-embedded educator preparation program. Must have authorization to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship.
• Key
• Mindsets: You have a proven track record of success of growth and achievement in your classroom You have an unwavering belief that all students can succeed in school and beyond You crave feedback and have a relentless drive to develop your practice to sharpen your skills as an educator You have the passion and commitment to serve a culturally and socioeconomically diverse community of students and families You have experience or willingness to quickly learn and adopt school-wide tech platforms, i.e. Kickboard, Infinite Campus, Google Suite, Google Classroom You enjoy cultivating meaningful relationships with students, families, and staff You 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
• 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.