About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position Overview

This full-time, in-person High School IT/Tech Teacher role is for a Confidential Client seeking a teacher to deliver standards-aligned computer science and technology instruction to high school students. The teacher will plan lessons, use student data to drive instruction, build an inclusive classroom culture, and collaborate with families and colleagues to support student growth.

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What You’ll Do

• Teach engaging, standards-aligned IT/technology lessons (including coding) to high school students.
• Use student performance data to plan reteach, intervention, and enrichment.
• Build and maintain an identity-affirming, inclusive classroom culture that fosters belonging and student voice.
• Collaborate with grade-level and content teams to plan instruction and align on assessment and interventions.
• Communicate proactively and regularly with families on student progress and supports.
• Contribute to schoolwide culture, events, and operational duties (arrival, dismissal, supervision).
• When assigned, mentor a resident teacher by modeling instruction and providing coaching and feedback.

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Location & Type of Work

• In-person, school-based role located in Johnson City, TN.
• Full-time (5 days per week onsite). Typical student day instruction hours: ~8:00 AM–3:30 PM; teacher workweek commonly includes additional time for duties, collaboration, and professional development (for example, earlier start times two days/week and longer end times to accommodate planning and PD).

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Key Responsibilities (est. split)

• Mission Alignment, Relationships & Culture — ~30%

  • Demonstrate commitment to equity and culturally responsive practice.
  • Build trusting relationships with students, families, and teammates.

• Instructional Planning & Content Delivery — ~40%

  • Deliver rigorous, culturally responsive lessons and adjust instruction based on data.
  • Deliver content across ability levels and use assessment to inform instruction.

• Professional Collaboration, Development & Feedback — ~20%

  • Participate in coaching, staff meetings, and professional development; implement feedback.

• Schoolwide Duties & Operations — ~10%

  • Perform assigned supervisory and clerical duties, support family events, and maintain records.

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Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in coding (examples: Python, HTML, Java).
• Commitment to serving students from communities with limited access to high-quality educational opportunities.
• At least one year of teaching experience in a PreK3–12 school OR completion of an education degree with student teaching/residency that included full-classroom responsibility (experience must include teacher-of-record / lead instructor responsibilities).

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant content area (computer science, technology, or related field).
• Demonstrated strength teaching the applicable grade band and content area.
• Experience teaching in an urban or high-need K–12 public school setting.
• Strong family-communication skills and culturally responsive partnership habits.
• Collaborative planning and data-analysis experience with teammates.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain with students in classroom settings for prolonged periods.
• Ability to supervise students across the building (transitions, lunch, recess).
• Availability for occasional events outside traditional school hours (family conferences, showcases).

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Core Competencies

• Content Knowledge — deep understanding of technology and CS concepts and ability to make content accessible and relevant.
• Instructional Responsiveness — use of data cycles (plan, teach, assess, adjust) to accelerate learning.
• Care of Students & Classroom Culture — create joyful, affirming environments that center student voice and growth.
• Growth & Development — openness to feedback, reflective practice, and continuous professional learning.

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Benefits & Compensation

• The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $65,500–$98,880 (placement on the scale depends on years of relevant Lead Teacher experience and graduate-level education). Compensation is determined by the instructional salary scale and is non-negotiable.
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; employer-paid short-term and long-term disability; life insurance; and a retirement plan with employer contribution and match.
• Paid sick and personal days, paid holidays, and paid breaks during the school year (details provided in offer materials).

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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