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Kindergarten Teacher

Salary

$50k

Min Experience

0 years

Location

Ooltewah, Tennessee, United States

JobType

full-time

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About the role


Overview

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.

 

Ooltewah Elementary School is a PreK-5 school located in Ooltewah, TN.  Ooltewah is a beautiful town with an incredible community that continues to grow in population and diversity.  We invite you to join our team if you want to grow as a learner, leader, and professional.  We strive to elevate the teaching profession through focused instruction, on-site professional learning, collaborative teams, data-driven decision making, coaching support, and focused team planning. 
We are looking for educational professionals who are passionate about learning, growing, and becoming the best educators they can be for OES students.  Our teachers, staff, and administration are student-focused, equipped with a growth mindset, and have a team mentality.

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
  • Link to full Job Descriptions

What We’re Looking For:

  • 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
  • Experience in Title I or high-need school settings is a plus
  • Passion for supporting the whole child academically and socially

Qualifications

 

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Valid Tennessee teaching license in Elementary Education (K-5) OR current enrollment in an accredited teacher preparation program

Compensation & Additional Info:

Subject to change.

About the company

Operating public schools for the Hamilton County community.