8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
About The Position
Hamilton County Schools is committed to excellence for every student. With nearly 75 schools across the district, we are focused on helping all students thrive and experience a future without limits. Learn more about our schools and our Opportunity 2030 strategic plan. Sale Creek Middle/High School is a 6-12 school located in Sale Creek, TN, just north of the Chattanooga area in a rural community. We are a small community school that is supported by local businesses, families, and both former and current students. We offer a variety of programs which includes a wide variety of sports, band, JROTC, and many college-level classes in all content areas. At SCMHS, we offer a Future Ready Institute that has multiple pathways, (Engineering Design, Construction & Marketing). Our students have the opportunity to graduate with both OSHA-10 and NCCER Certification. We provide many hands on opportunities, including the design, construction, and marketing of our Tiny House Projects. Interested in being part of the Sale Creek Team? We are looking for inspired educators that support, enrich, and elevate our school mission statement.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required
- Valid Tennessee teaching license in 6-8 Social Studies or 6-12 Social Studies, OR current enrollment in an accredited teacher preparation program
- Positive, student-focused educators with strong content and classroom management skills
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities
- Committed to high expectations and academic achievement for all students
- Open to feedback, coaching, and continuous growth
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Title I or high-need school settings is a plus
- Passion for supporting the whole child academically and socially
Responsibilities
- Plan, deliver, and assess effective instruction aligned to Tennessee state standards
- Design engaging lessons with clear objectives and measurable outcomes
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners
- Collaborate regularly with colleagues and support staff
- Build strong, respectful relationships with students and families
- Create a well-managed, structured classroom environment
- Participate in ongoing professional development and reflection
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Job Type
Full-time
