2027-28 Elementary Teacher

KIPP Nashville Public Schools•Nashville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

KIPP Nashville Public Schools is hiring an Elementary Teacher for the 2027–28 school year at openings in North Nashville, East Nashville, and Antioch. The teacher plans and delivers instruction, monitors student progress, uses data to guide instructional decisions, and supports students’ academic and character development. The role also involves collaborating with colleagues, contributing to a positive school culture, engaging with families, and pursuing ongoing professional development. This is an exempt position on a 10-month work schedule. KIPP Nashville is a network of free, open-enrollment K–12 schools serving more than 3,000 students in the Nashville metropolitan area. Its mission is to work with families and communities to create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students to pursue their chosen paths and lead fulfilling lives.

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 improving student outcomes.
Eagerness to collaborate and problem-solve with a variety of stakeholders.
Commitment to ongoing individual professional development.

Responsibilities

Plan and use instructional strategies, activities, materials, and equipment suited to individual students’ learning styles and needs.
Use progress-monitoring tools and student data to assess results and adjust instructional strategies 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.
Develop positive rapport with students and foster a positive, calm learning environment.
Uphold and model school values, student management policies, and school culture.
Maintain strong communication with parents and share student progress.
Participate in open houses, parent-teacher conferences, and other family events; be available to students, parents, and staff.
Pursue challenging professional goals and give and receive constructive feedback.
Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including summer pre-service training and weekly training during the academic year.

Benefits

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