2026-27 Elementary Support Teacher

KIPP•Nashville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

KIPP Nashville Public Schools is a network of high-performing, free, open-enrollment K-12 schools committed to positively affecting 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 their chosen paths, fostering a more just world. Core values include GROWTH, TEAM, and SHINE. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment and is willing to do what it takes for students to succeed.

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.
Cover classrooms for parental leave or extended absence.
Pull small groups for intervention.
Conduct classroom observations.
Support school-wide procedures such as lunch, arrival, and dismissal.
Step in as an interim teacher if a classroom teacher transitions 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 others 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 the school's values, student management policies, and culture.
Establish and maintain strong communication lines with families, as needed.
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 (TCRS) pension plan (for certificated staff)
401k eligibility
29 paid days off (including holidays, fall break, spring break, Thanksgiving break, winter break, and summer break)
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 primary caregiver (paid at 100%)
2 weeks parental leave for secondary caregiver (paid at 100%)
Laptop computers with internet and/or email access