Teacher
Position Summary
The position of Teacher will be responsible for teaching students a variety of fundamental subjects as well as integrating a research-based Social Emotional Learning curriculum throughout the day. These subjects will include social studies, science, language arts (phonics, reading, writing, listening, and speaking), and math.
Essential Functions:
We are currently seeking Founding 7th Grade Teachers for the 2026 – 2027 school year. The Teacher will serve as the classroom Instructor and will:
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Provide children with a fully-integrated learning day.
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Teach students skills of self-regulation and communication.
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Teach students through active engagement.
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Engage students in lines of inquiry to enhance their learning.
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Evaluate child’s achievement of the overall grade-level expectations based on the TDOE standards.
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Communicate with parents and students regularly.
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Model emotional regulation for students.
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Teach appropriate behaviors in the school setting.
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Model understanding and response for behavior.
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Create and model clear rules in the classroom and for the outside world.
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Model consistent expectations for the classroom.
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Use positive discipline tactics that are developmentally appropriate aligned to Perea’s Student Support Model
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Help students develop positive relationships with each other and other people in their lives.
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Teach emotional intelligence in a way that is practical and relevant.
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Teach and model behavior of strong readers and listeners to encourage development.
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Teach students how to use words to express increasingly sophisticated feelings.
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Teach students the foundations of literacy and numeracy.
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Help families identify potential strengths and areas of growth to meet the individual needs of each student.
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Helps families’ access resources and supports for wrap-around services.
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Participate in professional learning; share professional resources.
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Praise students in order to acknowledge their development and achievements using appropriate words and body language.
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Conduct all work activities in a timely and professional manner reflecting best educational practices.
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Support and reinforce Perea’s Core Values: community, empathy, innovation, safety and excellence with our students, parents, community members, and colleagues
Minimum Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree with a strong record of academic achievement
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Hold a valid Tennessee Teacher License or bepermit-eligible
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Affinity for the compelling mission of Perea Elementary School
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Personal and professional integrity
