Postsecondary Success Teacher (2026-2027 SY)

About the role

Valor Collegiate Academies is a top-performing public charter school network in Nashville, Tennessee, serving 1,900 students in grades 5-12. Our mission is to empower our diverse community to live inspired and purposeful lives. This mission is made possible through an innovative school model that blends rigorous academics and whole-child education, within an intentionally diverse school environment.

Responsibilities

• Planning & Instruction
• Internalize and plan to execute daily routines and provided lessons that are built on Valor’s College Counseling curriculum scope and sequence to meet the needs of all students
• Prepare materials for class activities, do now, exit tickets, and homework assignments
• Collect, enter, and analyze academic data to provide targeted instruction and interventions that promote a culture of learning
• Engage in weekly 1:1 coaching meetings to deepen content expertise and develop instructional mastery
• Submit intellectual preparation weekly for feedback and review by instructional coach
• Engage in weekly collaborative curriculum meetings (known as Intellectual Preparation) with a planning partner and instructional leader
• Update scholar gradebook and proactively communicate academic progress with parents/guardians, other teachers, administrators, and/or school counselors
• Postsecondary Counseling & Caseload Support
• Meet with a cohort of approximately 60 students and caregivers semi-annually to provide individualized support and guidance through the application and transition planning processes
• Note: Cohort size is subject to change based on campus needs
• Be in regular communication with students and families about deadlines and opportunities related to the college application, aid, and enrollment processes
• Support with students’ postsecondary planning and college admission process, including writing letters of recommendation, and reviewing application materials: essays, teacher recommendations, and Common App components
• Plan, attend, and engage in school-wide college readiness events, such as FAFSA Nights and university/college visits
• Partner and collaborate with EL teachers and Special Education teachers to ensure postsecondary planning aligns with transition goals in students’ IEPs and ILPs
• Student Mentorship & Family Engagement
• Facilitate student Circles once a week to guide a group of student’s academic, behavioral, and social-emotional success
• Implement activities and SEL lessons daily during structured Mentor time, as well as provide academic coaching for students in mentor group
• Track and input student behavior feedback and data through Kickboard by the daily school deadline to share with families, school leaders, and the Compass Team
• Maintain a 4:1 positivity ratio to strengthen school culture and student relationships
• Serve as the main point-of-contact for families to communicate any student-specific, grade-level, or school-wide information
• School-Based Responsibilities & Faculty Engagement
• Enforce, uphold, and exhibit school’s values, student management policies, and culture
• Willingly, kindly, and actively upholding Valor’s organizational commitments
• Own an arrival duty, recess or lunch duty, transition, and/or dismissal duty
• Participate in and prepare for school events that occur outside of normal school hours, such as parent-teacher conferences, grade level student trips, IEP meetings, report card conferences, and new student orientation
• The estimated time commitment per school year is approximately 25 hours

Qualifications

• Must have an active Tennessee teaching license in a secondary endorsement area, or actively enrolled in an approved job-embedded educator preparation program
• Must have authorization to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship

Key Mindsets

• You have a proven track record of success of growth and achievement in your classroom
• You have an unwavering belief that all students can succeed in school and beyond
• You crave feedback and have a relentless drive to develop your practice to sharpen your skills as an educator
• You have the passion and commitment to serve a culturally and socioeconomically diverse community of students and families
• You have experience or willingness to quickly learn and adopt school-wide tech platforms, i.e. Kickboard, Infinite Campus, Google Suite, Google Classroom
• You enjoy cultivating meaningful relationships with students, families, and staff
• You are able to model, live, and reinforce our school’s core values, commitments, and policies

Benefits

• Childcare Benefit: Valor-subsidized childcare and priority seating at Little Wonders Day Care
• Comprehensive Benefits: 75% coverage of health, dental, and vision benefits; retirement benefits including a hybrid pension and 401K with 5% employer matching
• Paid Time Off: 8 PTO days annually and access to an org-wide PTO sharing program
• Family Leave: 8 weeks of fully-paid parental leave
• Waitlist Priority: Priority position on Valor's new student waitlist for enrollment
• Professional Growth: 100+ hours of PD annually, 1:1 coaching, and career advancement opportunities
• Additional Perks: Access to an on-campus gym, unlimited classroom supplies, and a dedicated course budget for every teacher

Interview Process

• Resume Review
• Phone Interview
• Teacher Performance Task
• Virtual Sample Lesson & Leadership Interview
• Reference Checks
• Offer Extension

Compensation

Starting at $56,794 for certified teachers based years of K-12 teaching experience; $45,856 to begin for pre-licensure candidates without an active TN license.

Pay

Salary increases annually to support career growth and long-term stability, allowing teachers to focus on what matters most: inspiring students.

Schedule

The estimated time commitment per school year is approximately 25 hours.