High School U.S. Government Teacher (2026-2027 SY)

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Key Responsibilities

Planning & Instruction Prepare, internalize,

Requirements Summary

In compliance with the Tennessee Department of Education's requirements for teacher licensure,

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Location: Nashville, Tennessee

Employment Type: Full-time, in-person teaching position for the 2026-2027 school year

Salary: Valor's certificated teacher salary scale ranges between $57,930 to $80,000+ and placement on the scale is based on years of lead teaching experience in a K-12 school. Pre-licensure candidates will start with a salary of $46,773 and transition to the certificated salary scale once their Tennessee teaching license is active.

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:

Responsibilities

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Childcare Benefit: Valor-subsidized childcare and priority seating at Little Wonders Day Care.
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Family Leave: 8 weeks of fully-paid parental leave
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Waitlist Priority: Priority spot on the Valor waitlist for new student enrollment in grades 5-12
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Comprehensive Benefits: 75% coverage of health, dental, and vision benefits; retirement benefits including a hybrid pension and 401K with 5% employer matching.
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Paid Time Off: 8 PTO days annually and access to an org-wide PTO sharing program.
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Professional Growth: 100+ hours of PD annually, 1:1 coaching, and career advancement opportunities.
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Additional Perks: Access to an on-campus gym, unlimited classroom supplies, and a dedicated course budget for every teacher.

Requirements

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In compliance with the Tennessee Department of Education's requirements for teacher licensure, candidates applying for this position must:

Must have an active Tennessee teaching license with an endorsement in Government 6-12, or must be 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 believe all students can succeed and have a proven track record of promoting their growth and achievement.
You enjoy cultivating meaningful relationships with students, families, and staff to support a positive learning environment.
You crave feedback and are deeply committed to continuously developing your skills as an educator.
You have a passion for serving a diverse community of students and families.
You are willing to learn and adopt school-wide tech platforms (e.g., Kickboard, Infinite Campus, Google Suite).
You model, live, and reinforce our school’s core values, commitments, and policies

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Phone Interview
Teacher Performance Task
Virtual Sample Lesson & Leadership Interview
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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.