5th Grade Teacher
Job Description
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.
Harrison Elementary is a K-5 school in beautiful Harrison, TN, just outside of Chattanooga. Our staff works each day to engage and inspire the GENIUS within EVERY student. At Harrison Elementary, everyone—staff, students, and community members--is a leader and a learner. We leverage a team approach to problem solving that drives our Academic Press and
Personalization commitments. We are "One Community. One Pride."
Harrison Elementary is on the move! We grow and achieve every day, and our work has been recognized by the State of Tennessee with a STEM Designation and the Governor's Seal for Civics.
We are looking for teachers and staff who are curious, hardworking, and always put students first. We provide loads of support for new staff while growing all leaders of learning.
If you are committed to excellence, cultivate strong and healthy relationships with students, work well with a team, and want to grow as a leader of learning, come join us!
Panthers Roar! Panthers Soar!
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
Compensation & Additional Info:
- Salary Scale based on education and experience – starting at $50,000.00
- Eligible positions may qualify for additional pay under the Differentiated Compensation Plan
- Benefits
- Licensure
Subject to change.
Compensation & Additional Info:
- Salary Scale based on education and experience – starting at $50,000.00
- Eligible positions may qualify for additional pay under the Differentiated Compensation Plan
- Benefits
- Licensure
Subject to change.
- 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