2026-27 Elementary Support Teacher

KIPP Nashville Public Schools•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

KIPP Nashville Public Schools is seeking an Elementary Support Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. This role is crucial in supporting student learning across various school locations. KIPP Nashville is a network of high-performing, free, open-enrollment K-12 schools committed to positively impacting student outcomes in Nashville since 2005. As part of the acclaimed KIPP Network, KIPP Nashville educates over 3,000 students across 4 elementary, 4 middle, and 2 high schools. The mission is to create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence for college, career, and beyond, fostering a more just world. The core values are GROWTH, TEAM, and SHINE. This role requires a willingness to do what it takes for students to be their best and thrives in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.

Requirements

Conferred Bachelor’s Degree
Pass Criminal Background Check

Nice To Haves

Experience working with students (highly preferred)
Commitment to working with students from educationally under-resourced communities (highly preferred)
Experience and demonstrated success teaching students from educationally under-resourced communities (highly preferred)
At least two years of teaching experience (preferred)
Passionate about data-driven instruction
Unwavering commitment to KIPP Nashville’s mission, core values, students, families, and community
Demonstrates excitement in growing students into their highest selves and believes that providing students with an excellent education is our largest lever as educators to wholly improve student outcomes
Eagerness to collaborate and problem-solve with a variety of stakeholders
Demonstrate commitment to continue their professional development individually
Demonstrates excitement in growing students into their highest selves

Responsibilities

Flexibly support student learning, primarily as an in-building Substitute Teacher.
Engage flexibly and adaptively to the needs of students across the school as directed by the Principal, including covering classrooms for parental leave or extended absence, pulling small groups for intervention, classroom observations, and supporting school-wide procedures like lunch, arrival, and dismissal.
Serve as an interim teacher should a classroom teacher transition during the school year.
Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of individual student learning styles and needs.
Work collaboratively with the school team and colleagues across KIPP Nashville.
Help develop school-wide culture that best fits the needs of students, teachers, and families.
Attend and participate in all staff meetings and communicate openly with staff.
Develop positive rapport with students.
Create and foster a positive and calm learning environment.
Enforce, uphold, and exhibit school values, student management policies, and culture.
Establish and maintain strong communication lines with families.
Be available for open houses, parent-teacher conferences, and other events involving parents.
Make oneself available to students, parents, and other staff members.
Pursue challenging professional goals each year.
Offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues to create a professional working atmosphere conducive to change and improvement.
Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including pre-service training over the summer and weekly during the academic year.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Supplemental insurance
Life insurance policy options
Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System pension plan (TCRS) for certificated staff
401k eligibility
29 paid days off (including holidays, fall break, spring break, Thanksgiving break, winter break, and summer break) for salaried employees
6 PTO days
Additional 2 days of PTO after every 2 consecutive years of employment
Payment for unused PTO days at the end of the fiscal year
Up to 10 weeks parental leave for the primary caregiver paid at 100%
2 weeks parental leave for the secondary caregiver paid at 100%
Laptop computers with internet and/or email access
Master Teacher Program eligibility after two consecutive years of employment (includes $5,000 stipend and $2,000 towards professional development annually)