High School Visual Art Teacher (2026-2027 SY)
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Job Location:
Nashville, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
Location: Nashville Tennessee
Employment Type:Full-time in-person lead teaching position for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year.
Course Details:Visual Art I & Advanced Visual Art
Salary: Starting salary is at $56794 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 $45856.
Why Choose Valor Valor Collegiate Academies is a top-performing public charter school network in Nashville Tennessee serving 1900 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 Valors Compass model for social-emotional learning.
At Valor youll 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 teach 4 classes daily in one content area; all teachers have 2 planning periods daily
- Plan and lead 1 Intervention Block or Study Hall daily
- Plan and prepare daily lessons and materials in alignment with Valors curriculum and TN State Standards
- Utilize school-wide tracking and tech systems to collect enter and analyze students academic and behavioral data daily
- Ensure both academic and behavioral gradebooks are maintained with accurate information in accordance with school-wide deadlines and policy
- Actively engage in and prepare for weekly 1:1 coaching and weekly intellectual preparation (IP) meetings
School-Based Duties & Faculty Engagement
- Enforce uphold and exhibit schools values student management policies and culture systems
- Own an arrival recess or lunch transition or dismissal duty daily
- Participate in school events that occur outside of normal school hours such as parent-teacher conferences signature experiences field trips IEP meetings report card conferences and new student orientation. Estimated time commitment per school year is approximately 25 hours.
- Engage in ongoing professional development which includes attending 3 weeks of faculty training in July 2026 and weekly PL sessions throughout the school year
- Participate in faculty Circle on Wednesdays after school and complete and present 2 pieces of faculty Badge Work per school year
Student Mentorship & Circle Facilitation
- Serve in the capacity of a Mentor and lead daily lessons and activities to support scholars social-emotional development
- Plan prepare and lead student Circles weekly; provide coaching of students regarding Badge Work and their Circle presentations
- Track and input student behavior feedback through Kickboard to share with families school leaders and culture team
What We Offer:
- Salary:Valors teacher salary schedule is based on years of completed K-12 teaching experience not on performance certifications or advanced degrees. To promote equity in compensation salaries are standardized across the organization using BA degrees. The starting salary for a certified teacher with no prior experience is $56794 with increases applied annually.
- Years of Service Bonus:Teachers receive a $2500 Years of Service Bonus at the start of their 4th 6th 8th and 11th year of teaching at Valor
- Childcare Benefit:Valor-subsidized childcare and priority seating at Little Wonders Day Care.
- Family Leave:8 weeks of fully-paid parental leave
- Waitlist Priority:Priority spot on the Valor waitlist for new student enrollment
- 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.
- 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.
Role Requirements:
- Must have an active Tennessee teaching license with an endorsement in Visual Art K-12 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 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 schools core values commitments and policies
Interview Process:
- Resume Review
- Phone Interview
- Teacher Performance Task
- Virtual 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.
Required Experience:
IC
