Transition to Teach Program (2025-2026 SY, Internal Only)

Internal Positions Nashville, Tennessee

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Description

Application Deadline: Friday, January 10th, 2025 at 8:00AM CST

Compensation: Transition to Teach participants will begin with $44,520, and salary will increase to $55,140 upon obtaining their Tennessee teaching license, aligning with Valor's starting salary for first-year teachers.

About the Transition To Teach Program: 
Valor's Transition to Teach Program is a clear pathway to advancing your teaching career within our network. Specifically designed for current full-time support staff, the program offers a clear and supportive route to earn your licensure to teach. In collaboration with iTeach Tennessee, participants will receive tuition assistance with the job-embedded educator preparation program, gain direct hands-on classroom experience, and secure a lead teacher position at Valor starting in the 2025-2026 school year.
 
What to Expect in Your Role as a Lead Teacher: 
Planning & Instruction:       
  • Most will teach 4 or 5 classes daily in their content area, with 2 planning periods daily
  • In addition to your course, teachers are responsible for planning and leading 1 Intervention Block (HS), Study Hall (HS), or Literature Seminar (MS) daily 
  • Plan and prepare daily lessons and materials in alignment with Valor’s curriculum and TN State Standards
  • Utilize school-wide tracking 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 
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     
Benefits:
As a Lead Teacher, you'll gain access to our range of benefits designed to support your professional and personal well-being, including:
  • Competitive Salary: Valor’s certified teacher salary scale follows a step system, with annual increases as teachers gain classroom experience. Salaries range from $55,140 to $77,000+, based on years of lead teaching experience.
  • Years of Service Bonus: Teachers are eligible for a Years of Service bonus after completing 3, 5, and 7 years of teaching in a Valor classroom. This bonus is awarded upon their return to Valor as employees for the following school year.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: 75% coverage of health, dental, and vision plans, along with retirement benefits, including a hybrid pension and 401K with 5% employer matching.
  • Paid-Time Off: 8 PTO days annually, plus access to an organization-wide PTO sharing program.
  • Parental Leave: 8 weeks of fully-paid parental leave to prioritize what matters most.
  • Professional Development: Over 100 hours of professional development each year, personalized 1:1 coaching, and opportunities for career advancement.
  • Additional Perks: On-campus gym access, unlimited classroom supplies, and a dedicated course budget for every teacher to enhance their instructional impact.
For Transition to Teach participants, we offer additional benefits to support your journey toward becoming a Lead Teacher, including:
  • Partial to full reimbursement for your licensure program’s tuition fees.
  • Full reimbursement for your Praxis exam fees.
Program Requirements:
  • Have worked as a Valor employee for at least 1 school year by June 30, 2025
  • Be in good standing as a Valor employee without being on an active development plan at the time of application 
  • Have completed your Bachelor's degree with a minimum cumulative 2.50 GPA
  • Pass the required subject area Praxis exam for your license by Monday, March 31, 2025
  • Ability to work autonomously to meet and pass all required coursework on time outlined by iTeach Tennessee
Application Process:
  1. Application Review
  2. Complete Enrollment with iTeach Tennessee
  3. Interview with School Leadership Team
  4. Confirmation of EPP Enrollment and Passing Praxis Score
  5. Offer Decision 

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