3rd Grade Math Teacher - TNT Primary School

Core Responsibilities

• Teach daily math lessons focusing on the four 3rd-grade critical areas: multiplication/division, fractions, rectangular arrays/area, and two-dimensional shapes.
• Plan curriculum using district-approved materials that map directly to Tennessee state math standards and focus clusters.
• Implement daily routines that build mental math strategies, fluency in basic multiplication facts, and problem-solving skills.
• Administer benchmarks, analyze student performance data, and provide targeted Tier 2 or Tier 3 interventions during Response to Instruction and Intervention (RTI²) blocks.
• Maintain a structured, encouraging environment that builds math confidence and manages early elementary behavior effectively.
• Execute required accommodations and modifications for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans.
• Keep parents updated on progress, especially regarding state testing readiness and foundational skill deficits.
• Participate regularly in grade-level Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to analyze student work and plan pacing.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid State of Tennessee Teaching License with an elementary education endorsement.
• Acceptable endorsements include Practitioner or Professional Elementary Education (K-5), Early Childhood Education (PreK-3), or special education equivalents.
• Passing scores on required Tennessee Praxis exams (such as Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects).

Preferred Skills

• Experience using concrete objects (like fraction strips and base-ten blocks) to bridge the gap between concrete and abstract math concepts.
• Ability to utilize math software, tablets, and interactive whiteboards to gamify and differentiate math practice.
• Strong skills in running a math workshop model with concurrent independent stations.