Visual Art Teacher

Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits.  We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County. 

Loftis Middle is a 6-8 school located in Hixson, TN,  just north of Chattanooga.  Our work ethic and attention to detail is what keeps Loftis performing as a Level 5 and Reward School year after year.  

Teachers at Loftis have a deep understanding of how to use data to inform instruction, how to plan with intentionality, and how to work closely with both horizontal and vertical teams to meet the needs of students. If you want to hone your craft as a teacher, working at Loftis will grow you into a stronger educator.

We are looking for teachers with a growth mindset, a collaborative nature, and a desire to learn and grow as an educator.  Our teachers understand the procedural structures needed to maintain a learning environment, the planning process, state standards, and instructional best practices.

Learn more about working for Hamilton County Schools at careers.hcde.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030.

• Teaching & Learning - Deeply understand the Tennessee Academic Standards for Fine Arts Education and design compelling learning experiences for all students. Establish clear learning targets and lesson plans for every lesson. Build rigorous and aligned assessments, administer district assessments,  and consistently implement instructional best practices. When possible, make genuine curriculum connections with other academic subjects in instruction. As provided under the TN Academic Standards for Fine Arts “Present” domain, each grade level or course will exhibit art work up to two times per year. 

Follow Hamilton County Schools’ instructional framework, including: 

• Ensuring Equity in Actions 
• Setting High Expectations
• Building a Productive Classroom Culture 
• Responsive Teaching and Learning 

The Music teacher may engage students in additional after-school activities including but not limited to guitar, chorus, or staging a musical.

• Classroom Culture: Build a safe and productive classroom culture that fosters student responsibility for classroom supplies and equipment. Positive relationships are evident, procedures are clear, and the classroom is safe and secure for learning to unfold. Student and teacher interactions promote a growth mindset and students take ownership of art processes, including clean-up. 
• Family & Community: Consistently develop strong relationships with students’ families while diligently informing parents of expectations, positive news, and/or concerns about their children. Inform parents when student art displays are available for public viewing. 
• Professional Responsibilities: Actively participate in professional learning communities (PLCs) with colleagues in order to improve teaching and student learning. Reflect on instruction and leadership while contributing ideas, expertise, and time to the mission and goals of the school and district-wide Fine Arts department. Maintain an accurate supplies and equipment inventory.

Knowledge/Education/Experience:

• Teaching candidates must hold a valid state of Tennessee teaching certification in Visual Arts K-12 or be upcoming graduates in an accredited teacher preparation program. If you hold a teaching license in another state, you must apply for a Tennessee teaching license. 
• Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Committed to high academic achievement, visual and artistic literacy, and high expectations for all students
• Able to be a positive team-player and communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, students, and families
• Open to being coached and receiving feedback in order to advance learning and growth for students
• Professional with high personal standards and integrity

Compensation

Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience.

Salary Scale

This position may be eligible for an increase in total compensation. The Differentiated Compensation Plan applies to designated schools and hard-to-staff positions. Please see https://www.hcde.org/staff/human_resources/differentiated_compensation for more details.