Valor Collegiate Academies Careers

Description

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. 

• 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:

1. Resume Review
2. Phone Interview
3. Teacher Performance Task
4. Virtual Sample Lesson & Leadership Interview
5. Reference Checks
6. Offer Extension

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:

1. Resume Review 
2. Phone Interview 
3. Teacher Performance Task 
4. Virtual Sample Lesson & Leadership Interview 
5. Reference Checks 
6. Offer Extension