Elementary Teacher (Immediate)

KIPP Nashville Public Schools•Nashville, TN

About The Position

KIPP Nashville Public Schools is hiring an Elementary Teacher to support students in its network of free, open-enrollment K–12 schools. The teacher plans and delivers instruction, uses student data and progress-monitoring tools to adjust teaching, and provides daily feedback on academic and character development. The role also involves collaborating with school teams, contributing to a positive school culture, communicating with families, and pursuing ongoing professional growth. This is an exempt position following a 10-month work schedule. Starting salary is $56,171 for teachers with a bachelor’s degree and $61,909 for those with a conferred advanced degree; salary is commensurate with experience. The stated salary scales are $56,171–$92,970 for the BA scale and $61,909–$100,974 for the MA+ scale.

Requirements

Valid Tennessee teaching license or proof of enrollment in a job-embedded Educator Preparation Program.
Conferred bachelor’s degree.
Pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

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.
Passion for data-driven instruction.
Unwavering commitment to KIPP Nashville’s mission, core values, students, families, and community.
Enthusiasm for helping students grow and belief in the importance of excellent education to improve student outcomes.
Willingness to collaborate and problem-solve with a variety of stakeholders.
Commitment to individual professional development.

Responsibilities

Plan and use instructional strategies, activities, materials, and equipment suited to students’ learning styles and needs.
Use progress-monitoring tools and student data to evaluate results and adjust instruction and programming.
Provide students with daily feedback on academic and character mastery and plan for individual learning needs.
Demonstrate strong pedagogy.
Collaborate with the school team and colleagues across KIPP Nashville.
Help develop a school-wide culture that meets the needs of students, teachers, and families.
Attend and participate in staff meetings and communicate openly with staff.
Build positive rapport with students and foster a positive, calm learning environment.
Uphold and model school values, student-management policies, and culture.
Maintain strong communication with parents and share student progress.
Participate in open houses, parent-teacher conferences, and other family events.
Pursue challenging professional goals and participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including summer pre-service training and weekly training during the academic year.
Offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues.

Benefits

Robust benefits package with medical, dental, vision, disability, supplemental insurance, and life insurance options.
Access to the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System pension plan; eligible employees contribute 5% and KIPP matches up to 6%.
Eligible employees may participate in a 401(k), to which KIPP contributes 5%.
29 paid days throughout the 10-month work schedule, including holidays and school breaks.
Six PTO days, with two additional days after every two consecutive years of employment.
Eligible staff receive payment for unused PTO days at the end of the fiscal year.
Paid adoption/parental caregiver leave of up to 10 weeks for the primary caregiver and two weeks for the secondary caregiver, at 100% pay.
Laptop computer with internet and/or email access to support job responsibilities.
Eligible certificated staff may join the Master Teacher Program after two consecutive years of employment; Master Teachers receive a $5,000 stipend and $2,000 toward professional development.
Up to a 2% yearly raise.