CCSE Middle English/Language Arts Teacher (6-8) SY 2025-2026

Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence (CCSE) is seeking a middle school English Language Arts teacher to successfully educate students in reading, literature, and/or history/geography. Teachers must have a solid background in the ELA and/or History discipline, and in education. Experience with students that struggle with proficient reading levels is highly preferred.

CCSE seeks highly motivated teachers that are passionate about meeting students where they are academically and empowering them to learn and grow within their appropriate middle school English Language Arts standards to the greatest extent possible. Some of the responsibilities for a CCSE ELA teacher are outlined below:

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• The teacher develops and implements lesson plans for specific ELA classes utilizing standards, curriculum and course(s) of study.
• Instructs scholars in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Provides individualized, small group, and differentiated instruction in order to meet the needs of each scholar, including a structured focus on the Guided Reading process.
• Evaluates scholars’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service, workshops, and other professional development activities both during and after hours, as required (and compensated) by the school leadership team.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss scholars’ progress and interpret the school program.
• Identifies scholar needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping scholars solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Participates in the IEP process as appropriate and as required by law.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Collaborates with the appropriate administrator on the evaluation process in conformance with district evaluation guidelines.
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
• Administers appropriate tests and/or assessments.
• Participates in faculty meetings, committees and the sponsorship of scholar activities.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree (BA) from an accredited college or university or equivalent.
• Possession of valid teaching certification.
• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years successful teaching experience (may include Student Teaching Internship experience).
• Command of grades/subject specific content and theoretical knowledge of learning theory, including motivation, reinforcement, evaluation and feedback techniques.
• Understanding of and commitment to company values.
• Successful results of criminal and employment background check.
• Possesses strong time management & organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, the community, and administrative staff.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and displays such between all stakeholders: being courteous, professional, and helpful.
• Possesses excellent communication skills: Oral (including presentations), Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating and Influencing.
• Demonstrates proficient experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Student Information System (SIS) and email communications.

About Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence (CCSE)

Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence (CCSE) provides an innovative, engaging, and personalized learning environment for students in grades K-8. Established in 2011, CCSE is centrally located in Chattanooga, Tennessee... a city that is well-known nationally for its scenic beauty, outdoor recreation and sports activities, and quality of life.

CCSE delivers high quality, rigorous teaching and learning through single gender classrooms. Research has shown that offering single-gender classes is an effective response to school-level data that shows achievement gaps between males and females. This approach has also proven an effective choice option for parents whose children are not achieving at expected levels.

In addition to delivering a curriculum that is aligned to Tennessee State Standards, CCSE utilizes the Core Knowledge curriculum. The Core Knowledge curriculum is a content-rich and rigorous liberal arts course of study in which all children are expected to learn geography, world and American history, mathematics, science, language arts, art, music, and foreign languages. Learn more about the Core Knowledge Curriculum at www.coreknowledge.org/the-k-8-sequence.

CCSE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, religion, or disability. Discrimination in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other employment practice based on one of these improper motives is prohibited. Furthermore, harassment based on a person's race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, or disability is a form of discrimination and will not be condoned.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $36,000 - $75,000