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

STEM Preparatory Academy•Nashville, TN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

STEM Preparatory Academy is hiring a full-time, in-person High School Biology Teacher in Nashville, Tennessee, for a 10-month position teaching 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 one 30-minute Personalized Learning Time block for intervention, enrichment, credit recovery, or targeted skill development. The role includes unit planning with school-adopted materials, weekly lesson-plan submissions, student data analysis, accommodations for English Language Learners and students with diverse learning needs, and use of instructional technology platforms. Teachers work from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and participate in daily planning and collaboration, coaching, PLCs, professional development, school duties, events, and student advisory and mentorship. The estimated additional time commitment beyond the standard workday is approximately 30 hours per school year, though this may vary. The position requires a bachelor’s degree, authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, and successful completion of an MNPS background check. Applicants who are not licensed must be able to secure a teaching permit. An active Tennessee teaching license with a relevant endorsement is preferred. The salary range is $56,291 to $99,763, based on experience and education. The posting also advertises 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 an 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 ability 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, serving students in three of four classes on an alternating A/B 90-minute block schedule.
Facilitate a 30-minute Personalized Learning Time block for 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 during daily planning, attend weekly coaching meetings, and participate in biweekly PLC 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 school values, culture systems, and student management policies; maintain Tier 1 classroom management and use the progressive discipline matrix when necessary.
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.