7,000-10,000 Bonus for Certified Biology High School Science Teacher

STEM Preparatory Academy • Nashville, TN

11d • $56,291 - $99,763 • Onsite

About The Position

STEM Preparatory Academy is hiring a full-time, in-person High School Biology Teacher for a 10-month position in Nashville, Tennessee. The course assignment includes Biology and an Intro Engineering course. The teacher will teach three of four classes on an alternating A/B 90-minute block schedule and facilitate a 30-minute Personalized Learning Time block focused on intervention, enrichment, credit recovery, or targeted skill development.

The role includes planning and delivering instruction using school-adopted materials, submitting weekly lesson plan arcs, collaborating with colleagues, analyzing academic and behavioral data, and providing accommodations for English Language Learners and students with diverse learning needs. The teacher will advise a small student cohort, support students’ academic and social-emotional development, and participate in school duties, meetings, professional development, and community events.

The workday is 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. The position includes approximately 30 additional hours per school year outside the standard workday, which may vary. The salary range is $56,291–$99,763, based on education and experience. A separate heading advertises a $7,000–$10,000 bonus for a certified biology high school science teacher, while the detailed offer section lists a $3,000–$6,000 signing bonus for this role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Ability to secure a teaching permit if not licensed.
• Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• Must pass the MNPS background check.
• Belief that all students can succeed, with a track record of driving growth.
• Strong relationship-building skills with students, families, and staff.
• Commitment to continuous feedback and professional growth.
• Passion for serving a diverse community.
• Willingness to adopt school-wide technology platforms.
• Alignment with and willingness to model STEM Prep’s core values.
• Ability to motivate students toward high academic performance.

Nice To Haves

• Active Tennessee teaching license with a relevant endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Teach Biology and an Intro Engineering course, teaching three of four classes on an alternating A/B 90-minute block schedule.
• Facilitate a 30-minute Personalized Learning Time block focused on intervention, enrichment, credit recovery, or targeted skill development.
• Internalize units and plan curriculum using school-adopted materials; submit weekly lesson plan arcs with rigorous objectives, aligned assessments, and teacher exemplars.
• Collaborate with department members, attend weekly coaching meetings, and participate in biweekly Professional Learning Community meetings to analyze academic data.
• Track and analyze academic and behavioral data using school-wide systems and submit grades in a timely manner.
• Implement supports and accommodations for English Language Learners and students with diverse learning needs.
• Use instructional technology platforms, including Google Suite, Infinite Campus, and Kickboard, to support instruction and communication.
• Maintain an 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. workday, including assigned arrival and dismissal duties.
• Participate in Monday and Friday morning Staff Huddles and weekly rotating lunch, hallway, or transition duties.
• Attend weekly department or grade-level meetings held before school.
• Participate in three weeks of summer faculty training and biweekly after-school professional learning sessions on the first and third Tuesdays.
• Contribute to family engagement nights, academic showcases, recognition programs, and other school-wide events.
• Advise a small cohort of students, supporting academic monitoring, goal-setting, and social-emotional development.
• Deliver advisory, SEL-based, or Morning Mindfulness lessons aligned to state standards.
• Supervise and participate in Walk & Talk sessions, Club Days, field trips, assemblies, and special events.
• Uphold and model the school’s values, culture systems, and student management policies.
• Maintain Tier 1 classroom management and follow the progressive discipline matrix when needed.
• Track and enter behavior data into Kickboard to support communication with families and school leaders.
• Participate in Grade-Level Community Meetings recognizing students who exemplify integrity, imagination, drive, collaboration, and inquiry.
• Implement ELL accommodations across all content areas.

Benefits

• $3,000–$6,000 signing bonus listed for this role; the posting headline separately advertises a $7,000–$10,000 bonus for a certified biology high school science teacher.
• Discounted on-site childcare available through Little Wonders.
• Comprehensive two-week onboarding plan.
• MNPS benefits and TCRS retirement.
• Dedicated coaching and professional support.
• Performance bonuses for TVAAS Levels 4 and 5.
• Longevity bonuses at 3, 5, and 10 years.
• $3,000 stipends for department chairs and mentor teachers.
• Personalized coaching and high-quality professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level