Middle School English Language Learner Teacher (2025-2026 SY)

Location: Nashville, Tennessee

Employment Type: Full-time, in-person lead teaching position for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year.

Salary: $55,000 to $77,000+ for certified teachers based on years of K-12 teaching experience; $44,520 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 partners 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. Your Role as a Teacher:

Planning & Instruction  

• Most co-teach in 4 classes daily, with 2 planning periods
• Plan and lead Literature Seminar
• Plan and prepare daily lessons and materials in alignment with Valor’s curriculum and TN State Standards
• Utilize school-wide trackers and tech systems to collect, enter, and analyze students’ academic and behavioral data daily
• Ensure both academic and behavioral gradebooks are maintained with accurate information, in accordance with school-wide deadlines and policy
• Actively engage in and prepare for weekly 1:1 coaching and weekly intellectual preparation (IP) meetings 

Caseload Management

• Collect and track data on individual student skills to determine the effectiveness of programming and measure progress toward learning goals
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and district ELL regulations
• Administer and implement accommodations for relevant assessments (e.g. WIDA ACCESS, TNReady, benchmarks, etc) 
• Collaborate and co-teach with general education/core content teachers to ensure the successful implementation of established curriculum and/or individual student plans

School-Based Duties & Faculty Engagement       

• Enforce, uphold, and exhibit school’s values, student management policies, and culture systems
• Own an arrival, recess or lunch, transition, or dismissal duty daily 
• Participate in school events that occur outside of normal school hours, such as parent-teacher conferences, signature experiences, field trips, IEP meetings, report card conferences, and new student orientation. 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 2025 and weekly PL sessions throughout the school year
• Participate in faculty Circle on Wednesdays after school, and complete and present 2 pieces of faculty Badge Work per school year 

Student Mentorship & Circle Facilitation

• Serve in the capacity of a “Mentor” and lead daily lessons and activities to support scholars’ social-emotional development
• Plan, prepare, and lead student Circles weekly; provide coaching of students regarding Badge Work and their Circle presentations
• Track and input student behavior feedback through KickBoard to share with families, school leaders, and culture team           

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: $55,000 to $77,000+ for certified teachers, with Years of Service bonus 
• Comprehensive Benefits: 75% coverage of health, dental, and vision benefits; retirement benefits including a hybrid pension and 401K with 5% employer matching.
• 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 with an endorsement in ESL K-12, or must be actively enrolled in