Promise Academy Teacher

At Promise Academy, we educate, develop, and nurture the mind, body, and spirit of children so that
they emerge as lifelong learners and world-ready leaders.

Core Belief:
We believe that every child can reach his or her greatest potential, and we seek teachers who
embody this belief through their actions, instruction, and relationships with students.

Position Summary:
Teachers at Promise Academy play a pivotal role in fulfilling the school’s mission by cultivating a
learning environment rooted in excellence, innovation, and love for learning. Teachers are expected
to maintain high expectations for all students, deliver rigorous instruction, and contribute to a culture
where diversity, equity, empathy, and inclusion are upheld daily.

Specific Responsibilities:
Instructional Excellence:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality, standards-aligned lessons that engage all learners.
• Establish clear learning objectives for all lessons, units, and assessments, and ensure
  students understand them.
• Use data to inform instruction, adjust lesson plans, and drive student achievement.
• Administer and grade assessments and assignments to monitor and support student progress.

Classroom Culture & Student Growth:

Create a safe, supportive, and structured classroom environment that fosters respect and a
love of learning.

• Establish and enforce clear expectations and procedures to maintain an orderly classroom.
• Observe and assess students’ performance, behavior, and well-being; provide timely
  interventions when needed.

Family & Community Engagement:

• Communicate regularly with families regarding academic performance, behavior, and student
  growth.
• Collaborate with staff, counselors, and administrators to support each student’s needs
  holistically.

Professional Growth & Collaboration:

• Attend all professional development sessions, conferences, and workshops to continually
  improve instructional practice.
• Participate actively in grade-level, content-area, and data meetings.
• Embrace feedback and coaching from instructional leaders and colleagues to strengthen
  teaching effectiveness.

Qualifications:

• A passionate commitment to Promise Academy’s mission, vision, and belief in student
  potential.
• Valid Tennessee teaching license (or working toward K-5 licensure).
• Demonstrated ability to build meaningful relationships with students and families.
• Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to innovate, collaborate, and lead with empathy and integrity.