5th Grade Teacher
Job in
Harrison Point, Hamilton County, Tennessee, USA
Listing for:
Hamilton County Schools
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
-
Education / Teaching
Elementary School, Early Childhood Education
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Harrison PointOverview
Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits. We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County.
Learn more about working for Hamilton County Schools e.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030.
Responsibilities
Plan, deliver and assess effective instruction that is tightly aligned with State standards.Design lessons based on best practices with clear learning targets and measurable goals aligned with State standards and/or unit outcomes.Frequently plan collaboratively with colleagues.Convey high expectations while using multiple effective strategies, materials, and classroom practices that involve and motivate students while differentiating instruction to meet students’ needs.Use colleagues and own self-reflection on instructional practice to continually improve instruction.Classroom Management & Relationships: Foster a well-structured and engaging learning environment by utilizing effective classroom procedures and routines while showing caring, respect, and fairness for all students.Family & Community: Consistently develop strong relationships with students’ families while diligently informing parents of expectations, positive news, and/or concerns about their children. Provide opportunities for parents to be involved in their children’s learning.Professional Responsibilities: Actively seek out opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and other stakeholders in order to improve teaching & learning. Reflect on own instruction and leadership while contributing ideas, expertise, and time to the mission and goals of the school.Qualifications
We are seeking teaching candidates who are:
Committed to inspiring and engaging students.Committed to high academic achievement and high expectations for all students.Able to be a positive team-player and communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, students, and families.Open to being coached and receiving feedback in order to advance learning and growth for students.Experienced in high-need or Title-I School settings. Experience with English Language Learners is a plus.Professionals with high personal standards and integrity.Additional Details
Teaching candidates must hold a valid state of Tennessee teaching certification in Elementary Education (K-5) or be upcoming graduates in an accredited teacher preparation program. If you hold a teaching license in another state, you must apply for a Tennessee teaching license. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree.
Compensation
Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience. This position may be eligible for an increase in total compensation. The Differentiated Compensation Plan applies to designated schools and hard-to-staff positions. Please see this link for more details.
About the Company
Hamilton County Schools is the school district that serves Hamilton County, Tennessee, USA.
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