High School ELA Teacher (Immediate)

KIPP Nashville Public Schools•Nashville, TN

About The Position

KIPP Nashville Public Schools is seeking a High School ELA Teacher for KIPP Antioch Global High School. The teacher plans and delivers instruction using strategies, activities, materials, and equipment suited to students’ individual learning styles and needs. They use progress-monitoring tools and student data to evaluate learning, adjust instruction, provide daily feedback on academic and character growth, and plan for individual learning needs. The role includes collaborating with school teams, contributing to a positive school culture, building strong relationships with students and families, and communicating student progress to parents. Teachers participate in staff meetings, family events, and professional development, including summer pre-service training and weekly development during the academic year. This is an exempt position on a 10-month work schedule.

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.
Demonstrated commitment to KIPP Nashville’s mission, core values, students, families, and community.
Passion for data-driven instruction.
Eagerness to collaborate and problem-solve with a variety of stakeholders.
Commitment to continuing professional development.

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).

Responsibilities

Plan and use instructional strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect students’ individual 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.
Enforce and model school values, student management policies, and culture.
Maintain strong communication with parents and share student progress.
Attend 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 development during the academic year.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, disability, supplemental insurance, and life insurance options.
Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System pension plan for eligible certificated staff; 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 school breaks and holidays.
6 PTO days, with an additional 2 days after every 2 consecutive years of employment.
Eligible staff receive payment for unused PTO days at the end of the fiscal year.
Paid parental leave of 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 to support job responsibilities.
Eligible certificated staff can access the Master Teacher Program after two consecutive years of employment, including a $5,000 stipend and $2,000 toward professional development.
Up to a 2% yearly raise.