CCSE Middle ESL Teacher SY 2025-2026

Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence (CCSE) is seeking passionate English as a Second Language (ESL) educators ready and excited to successfully instruct students in English language acquisition support ranging from Sixth to Eighth Grade. Teachers must be familiar with the WIDA Standards and will support students in push in and pull out language support processes; to establish effective rapport with scholars and to motivate scholars to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for education.

EXCITING COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PACKAGE!

• Highly competitive salaries that are at or above other schools' salary rates
• Extremely affordable and subsidized benefit packages (Health Insurance & 401K)
• Continuing education and training opportunities
• Fantastic Working environment!

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• The teacher designs and implements quality lesson plans for ESL students integrating their specific language acquisition levels
• Ensure that the school is in compliance with the requirements of all applicable laws and regulations relating to English Language Learners; complete all required reports with accuracy by identified submission dates; ensure confidentiality of student files.
• Support the creation of and implement the school’s system for identifying students who qualify for ELL services.
• Provides individualized, small group, and differentiated instruction in order to meet the needs of each scholar.
• Establishes and maintains acceptable standards of scholar behavior by establishing and clearly communicating parameters for student classroom behavior and managing disruptive behavior.
• Evaluates scholars’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss scholars’ progress and interpret the school program.
• 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.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service, workshops, and other professional development activities.
• Collaborates with the appropriate administrator on the evaluation process in conformance with district evaluation guidelines.
• Participates in curriculum development committees as required.
• 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 in the relevant content area.
• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years successful teaching experience (may include Student Teaching Internship experience).
• Bilingual in Spanish (Highly Preferred).
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Understanding of and commitment to company values.
• Successful results of criminal and employment background check.
• 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,500.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Chattanooga, TN 37404: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $42,500 - $65,000