Kindergarten Teacher

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. 

North Hamilton County Elementary serves approximately 400 students in Pre-K through 5th grade. Nestled in beautiful Sale Creek, Tennessee, North Hamilton offers academic excellence, where family and community support are both abundant and treasured.

In addition to a rigorous academic program that meets the requirements of the TN Ready State Standards, NHCE offers physical education, guidance, library, music and art classes as a regular part of a student’s schedule. All NHCE staff is highly qualified based on state requirements and are dedicated to the vision and mission of this great school. Our PTA is a strong entity, working tirelessly to promote and support our school. Parents volunteer on a regular basis and some volunteers serve as academic tutors to students who need a little individualized attention. Interventionists work with small groups of students to ensure all children have an opportunity to succeed academically.

When you visit North Hamilton, you will see children with a book in hand, spending their time reading. You will see loving teachers and staff who care about the “whole child” and strive to help them be the best they can be and you will see a well maintained facility because all who walk through these doors, do so with pride and affection for North Hamilton County Elementary, Where Eagles SOAR!

Learn more about working for Hamilton County Schools at careers.hcde.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030. 

1. Plan, deliver and assess effective instruction that is tightly aligned with State standards.
• Designs lessons based on best practices with clear learning targets and measurable goals aligned with State standards and/or unit outcomes.  Frequently plans collaboratively with colleagues.
• Conveys high expectations while using multiple effective strategies, materials, and classroom practices that involve and motivate students while differentiating instruction to meet students’ needs.
• Uses colleagues and own self-reflection on instructional practice to continually improve instruction.
2. Classroom Management & Relationships: Fosters a well-structured and engaging learning environment by utilizing effective classroom procedures and routines while showing caring, respect, and fairness for all students. 
3. Family & Community:  Consistently develops strong relationships with students’ families while diligently informing parents of expectations, positive news, and/or concerns about their children.  Provides opportunities for parents to be involved in their children’s learning. 
4. Professional Responsibilities: Actively seeks out opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and other stakeholders in order to improve teaching & learning.  Reflects on own instruction and leadership while contributing ideas, expertise, and time to the mission and goals of the school.

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.

Salary Scale

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 https://www.hcde.org/staff/human_resources/differentiated_compensation for more details.