Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Hiring for CCSE High World History/Geography Teacher (SY 2023-2024) Job at Chattanooga, TN Full Time

Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence (CCSE) is seeking passionate educators ready and excited to successfully instruct students in History and Geography. The teacher will establish effective rapport with students; motivate scholars to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for education, in accordance with each scholars’ ability; to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach History and Geography, utilizing the course of study adopted by the Board of Education, correlated with other appropriate learning activities.
• Develop lesson plans, adapt curriculum to meet individual student needs, and utilize effective teaching techniques in translating lesson plans into productive student learning experiences which best utilize the time available for instruction.
• Maintain classroom organization and discipline.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
• Provide and maintain a safe and supervised environment in the classroom and on the school grounds.
• Devise and utilize techniques which accurately measure student progress.
• Evaluate student’s academic and personal growth keeping appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means discussing academic and personal progress; interpret school programs.
• Communicate and cooperate with other professional staff in academic and personal growth areas.
• Demonstrate professional ethics as outlined by the Tennessee Teacher Code of Ethics
• Conform to District policies, including attendance, absences and evaluations. Attendance must be adequate to acceptably perform listed job functions.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Bilingual in Spanish (Highly Preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree (BA) from an accredited college or university or equivalent.
• Possession of valid teaching certification (as appropriate).
• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years successful teaching experience (may include Student Teaching Internship experience).
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Understanding of and commitment to company values.
• Successful results of criminal and employment background check.
• Has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, the community, and administrative staff.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and displays such between all stakeholders: being courteous, professional, and helpful.
• Possesses excellent communication skills: Oral (including presentations), Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating and Influencing.
• Demonstrates proficient experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Student Information System (SIS) and email communications.

About Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence (CCSE)

Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence (CCSE) provides an innovative, engaging, and personalized learning environment for students in grades K-9. Established in 2011, CCSE is centrally located in Chattanooga, Tennessee… a city that is well-known nationally for its scenic beauty, outdoor recreation and sports activities, and quality of life.

CCSE delivers high quality, rigorous teaching and learning through single gender classrooms. Research has shown that offering single-gender classes is an effective response to school-level data that shows achievement gaps between males and females. This approach has also proven an effective choice option for parents whose children are not achieving at expected levels.

In addition to delivering a curriculum that is aligned to Tennessee State Standards, CCSE utilizes the Core Knowledge curriculum. The Core Knowledge curriculum is a content-rich and rigorous liberal arts course of study in which all children are expected to learn geography, world and American history, mathematics, science, language arts, art, music, and foreign languages. Learn more about the Core Knowledge Curriculum at www.coreknowledge.org/the-k-8-sequence.

CCSE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, religion, or disability. Discrimination in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other employment practice based on one of these improper motives is prohibited. Furthermore, harassment based on a person’s race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, or disability is a form of discrimination and will not be condoned.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36,500.00 – $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location