Middle School ELA Teacher (2026-2027 SY)

**Location:** Nashville, Tennessee **Employment Type:** Full\-time, in\-person lead teaching position for the upcoming 2026\-2027 school year. **Course Details:** 6th Grade ELA **Salary:** Starting salary is at $56,794 for certified teachers, with salaries determined by a set schedule based on completed years of K\-12 teaching experience. Pre\-licensure candidates without an active TN license begin at $45,856\. **Why Choose Valor?** 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. Our results include:* **A\-Rated Charter Network in Tennessee:** Scored as an A\-rated charter network by the Tennessee Department of Education, earning perfect scores in Academic Achievement, Academic Growth, Growth of Highest Need Students, and College \& Career Readiness. * **Top 1% for Student Growth:** Our middle schools consistently rank in the 99th percentile in student growth statewide, based on TVAAS data from the past 5 years. * **National Leader in SEL:** Over 50 partner schools nationwide have adopted and implemented Valor’s Compass model for social\-emotional learning. At Valor, you'll join an academically excellent and supportive community that is dedicated to your growth as an educator. With personalized coaching and high\-quality professional development, we invest in your development so you can make the greatest impact for students. **Your Role as a Teacher:** Planning \& Instruction: * Most teachers teacher 4 classes daily in one content area, with 2 planning periods daily * Plan and lead 1 Intervention Block or Literature Seminar daily * Plan and prepare daily lessons and materials in alignment with Valor’s c