What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interim 7th Grade ELA Position position at Ivy Academy?
Job Title: Temporary 7th Grade English Teacher (Maternity Leave Coverage) with potential for Full-Time
Location: Ivy Academy/ 8520 Dayton Pike Soddy Daisy, TN 37379
Employment Type: Temporary with potential for Full-Time
Duration: Mid/Late February through beginning to end of May with potential for Full-time
About Us:
=Ivy Academy is a tuition-free, public, environmental, charter school. Salary and benefits are commensurate with nearby county schools, and we do provide potential for performance bonuses. Ivy boasts smaller class sizes and a healthy environment to work in with plenty of outdoor activity and sunshine during the school day. If you are eager to provide creative, rigorous lessons that integrate outdoors with classroom content standards, Ivy is the place for you.
Responsibilities:
- Teach 7th-grade English Language Arts, including reading, writing, grammar, and literature.
- Develop and deliver engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards and the school’s curriculum.
- Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student participation and growth.
- Assess student progress through assignments, quizzes, and other formative and summative assessments.
- Provide timely feedback to students and parents/guardians regarding academic progress.
- Collaborate with colleagues and school staff to ensure a smooth transition and continuity of instruction.
- Participate in parent-teacher conferences and other school events as required.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Education, or a related field.
- Valid teaching certification for Tennessee in English or Language Arts for middle school.
- Prior teaching experience, preferably with middle school students.
- Strong classroom management skills and the ability to create a positive learning environment.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Passion for teaching and inspiring young minds.
Compensation:
- Hamilton County Salary Scale
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit the following:
- A current resume
- Contact information for at least two professional references.
*Please Note: We are required by TN Law to run a full background check. Your fingerprints will be submitted to TBI and FBI. Please make sure to indicate if you have ever been convicted, pled guilty, or pled nolo contendere to a criminal offense. The disclosure of a conviction does not automatically preclude you from employment with Ivy Academy. However, falsification of your application may result in an offer of employment being withdrawn and/or preclude you from employment. Furthermore, knowingly falsifying information required by TCA 49-5-406(a)(1) constitutes a Class A misdemeanor which must be reported to the District Attorney General for prosecution.