Certified Middle School English Language Arts Teacher [26'-27' School Year]

STEM Preparatory Academy•Nashville, TN

About The Position

STEM Preparatory Academy is seeking a Middle School English Language Arts teacher to teach 8th grade during the 2026–2027 school year. The teacher will deliver a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum aligned with Common Core and Tennessee State Standards, and design inquiry-driven lessons that promote critical thinking and meaningful learning. The role includes differentiating instruction and implementing ELL and EE accommodations so students can access grade-level content, while cultivating a supportive, inclusive, and anti-racist classroom where students feel valued and challenged. The teacher will collaborate with colleagues, participate in professional development, and share best practices. They will build partnerships with families, mentor and serve as a role model for students, administer state assessments, and contribute to STEM Prep’s school culture. The school emphasizes equity, innovation, high academic achievement, and preparing students for college and beyond. Starting salary is $47,659 at Bachelors Step 0; final compensation depends on experience and degree.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Education or English.
Tennessee Teaching License with an English endorsement.
Strong literacy content knowledge and a passion for helping students develop their voices through reading and writing.
Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.
Belief that all students can succeed and a “whatever it takes” mindset to help them do so.
Ability to motivate, inspire, and lead students toward high academic achievement.
Team-oriented, collaborative approach.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

Teach a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum aligned with Common Core and Tennessee State Standards.
Design inquiry-driven lessons that inspire students and promote critical thinking.
Differentiate instruction and implement ELL and EE accommodations so all students can access and excel in grade-level content.
Cultivate a supportive, anti-racist, and inclusive classroom culture.
Collaborate with educators, participate in ongoing professional development, and share best practices.
Build partnerships with families to support student learning and development.
Mentor students and serve as a role model.
Administer state assessments.
Contribute to STEM Prep’s culture of excellence.