What are the responsibilities and job description for the STEM Teacher position at Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy?
STEM TEACHER
BASE LOCATION: CHATTANOOGA GIRLS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY (CGLA)
1802 BAILEY AVENUE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
CATEGORY: FACULTY
POSITION TYPE: FULL-TIME, EXEMPT
SCHOOL YEAR: 2025-26
START DATE: 07/01/25
END DATE: 06/30/2026
REPORTS TO: SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
JOB DESCRIPTION
OVERVIEW
Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy is a single gender, small learning community for girls in grades 6-12. The college preparation curriculum is centered on Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM). CGLA offers girls an accelerated and integrated remediation approach that is intended to move them to proficient and advanced levels within core academic subjects. A range of social supports that reflects girls’ social development needs are integrated into the educational experience.
At CGLA, we believe that every girl has the potential to be an academic achiever and a leader. This firm belief in the promise and potential within each girl undergirds our resolve to offer girls an engaging and rigorous academic experience that prepares them for college completion, grounds them in civic responsibility, and positions them for successful careers in a competitive, knowledge-based global economy.
RESPONSIBILITIES
GENERAL
o Curriculum development and instruction
o Build a safe and productive classroom culture
o Effectively implement delivery of lessons and adhere to the daily schedule
o Maintain attendance, progress, behavior, safety, and evaluation records for all students
o Provide students with daily feedback and plan for individual learning needs
o Establish and maintain good communication with parents through weekly notes, telephone contacts, email, etc.
o Adhere to all school policies, procedures, and guidelines
o Other duties as assigned
COMMITMENT TO SCHOOL AND CLASSROOM CULTURE
o Work collaboratively with your grade level team
o Help develop school-wide culture that best fits the needs of our students, teachers, and families
o Attend and participate in all faculty, personal development, and team meetings
o Communicate openly with faculty and staff
o Develop positive rapport with students
o Create and foster a positive and calm learning environment
GROWTH MINDSET
o Pursue challenging professional goals each year
o Willingness to offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues in order to create a professional working atmosphere that is conducive to change and improvement
o Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including pre-service training over the summer and weekly during the academic year
QUALIFICATIONS
o Bachelor’s degree
o Valid Tennessee teaching license with appropriate endorsement(s)
o Pass a criminal background check
o CPR/First Aid Certification
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
o Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills to deal effectively with students, educators, parents, and community members
o Demonstrate excellent planning, organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, and time management skills
o Committed to high academic achievement and high expectations for all students
o Maintain high personal standards and integrity
o Able to be a positive team-player and communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, students, and families
COMPENSATION
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with credentials and experience.
CGLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Board of Education will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. CGLA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000
