Middle School Visual Art Teacher
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onStockyard Boulevard, Downtown Nashville, Nashville, Davidson County, Middle Tennessee, Tennessee, 37219, United States
About Valor Collegiate Academies
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 realized through an innovative school model that blends rigorous academics with whole-child education within an intentionally diverse environment.
We are an A-rated charter network in Tennessee, earning perfect scores in Academic Achievement, Academic Growth, Growth of Highest Need Students, and College & Career Readiness. Our middle schools consistently rank in the 99th percentile in student growth statewide. Furthermore, Valor is a national leader in Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), with over 50 partner schools nationwide adopting our Compass model.
At Valor, you will join an academically excellent and supportive community dedicated to your growth as an educator. We invest in your development through personalized coaching and high-quality professional development, ensuring you can make the greatest impact for students.
About the Role
We are seeking a Visual Art teacher for grades 5-8 to join our team for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a full-time, in-person lead teaching position based in Nashville, Tennessee.
In this role, you will be part of a community that values the dedication and experience teachers bring to the classroom. You will plan and lead daily lessons and materials aligned with Valor's curriculum and Tennessee State Standards. Beyond the classroom, you will serve as a "Pride Leader," facilitating weekly student Circles and providing coaching to support scholars' social-emotional development. You will also uphold our school's values and culture systems, engaging in daily duties such as arrival, recess, or dismissal supervision.
You will work within a supportive framework that includes weekly 1:1 coaching, intellectual preparation meetings, and ongoing professional development. This role is designed for educators who believe all students can succeed and who are eager to cultivate meaningful relationships with students, families, and staff to support a positive learning environment.
Hiring Process
Our interview process is designed to identify educators who are the best fit for our community:
- Resume Review
- Phone Interview
- Teacher Performance Task
- Sample Lesson & Leadership Interview
- Reference Checks
- Offer Extension
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Valor believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization that enables students and staff to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to thrive in a diverse world.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Stockyard Boulevard, Downtown Nashville, Nashville, Davidson County, Middle Tennessee, Tennessee, 37219, United States
Nashville, Tennessee
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDesign and prepare daily lessons and materials for Intervention Block or Literature Seminar
- check_circleCollect, enter, and analyze student academic and behavioral data using school tracking systems
- check_circleMaintain accurate academic and behavioral gradebooks in accordance with school policies
- check_circleTrack and input student behavior feedback through Kickboard for families and staff
- check_circleEnforce school values, student management policies, and culture systems daily
- check_circleParticipate in parent-teacher conferences, field trips, IEP meetings, and new student orientation
- check_circleAttend weekly 1:1 coaching and intellectual preparation meetings
- check_circleComplete and present two pieces of faculty Badge Work per school year
- check_circlePlan and lead daily Visual Art lessons for grades 5-8 aligned with TN State Standards
Requirements
- verifiedActive Tennessee teaching license with Visual Art K-12 endorsement or enrollment in approved educator preparation program
- verifiedAuthorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
Benefits & Perks
check_circleValor-subsidized childcare and priority seating at Little Wonders Day Carecheck_circle8 weeks of fully-paid parental leavecheck_circlePriority spot on the Valor waitlist for new student enrollment in grades 5-12check_circle75% coverage of health, dental, and vision benefitsRetirement benefits including a hybrid pension and 401K with 5% employer matching
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In this Middle School Visual Art Teacher at Valor Collegiate Academies role, you will design and prepare daily lessons and materials for intervention block or literature seminar; collect, enter, and analyze student academic and behavioral data using school tracking systems; maintain accurate academic and behavioral gradebooks in accordance with school policies; and track and input student behavior feedback through kickboard for families and staff.
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To qualify for the Middle School Visual Art Teacher at Valor Collegiate Academies position, applicants should have: Active Tennessee teaching license with Visual Art K-12 endorsement or enrollment in approved educator preparation program; and Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
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Middle School Visual Art Teacher at Valor Collegiate Academies is based in Stockyard Boulevard, Downtown Nashville, Nashville, Davidson County, Middle Tennessee, Tennessee, 37219, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Valor Collegiate Academies has listed this Middle School Visual Art Teacher role as on-site.
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Key skills for Middle School Visual Art Teacher at Valor Collegiate Academies include Visual Art; Kickboard; Infinite Campus; Google Suite; TN State Standards; Tvaas; Iep Meetings; and Social-Emotional Learning.
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