7,000 - 10,000 Signing Bonus - Certified Chemistry High School Science Teacher

STEM Preparatory Academy•Nashville, TN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

STEM Preparatory Academy is hiring a full-time, in-person high school Environmental/Chemistry Teacher for a 10-month position in Nashville, Tennessee. The teacher will teach Chemistry and Environmental Science on an alternating A/B, 90-minute block schedule, teaching three of four classes and facilitating one 30-minute Personalized Learning Time block. The role includes lesson and unit planning, analyzing student data, supporting English Language Learners and students with diverse learning needs, and using school instructional technology and data systems. Teachers work from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and take part in assigned arrival, dismissal, lunch, hallway, or transition duties; staff huddles; meetings; and ongoing professional learning. The position also includes advising a small cohort of students, delivering advisory or social-emotional learning lessons, supervising school activities, maintaining classroom management and behavior records, and contributing to school-wide events. Estimated additional time outside the standard workday is approximately 30 hours per school year, though this may vary. The starting salary is $56,291, with final salary based on experience and education. Applicable roles are eligible for a $7,000–$10,000 signing bonus. STEM Prep describes itself as a mission-driven public charter school community focused on excellence, equity, and empowerment, and offers onboarding, coaching, and professional development to support educators.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
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 and 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 Chemistry and Environmental Science on an alternating A/B 90-minute block schedule, teaching three of four classes.
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 objectives, assessments, and teacher exemplars.
Collaborate with department members, 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 on time.
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, for instruction and communication.
Maintain an 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. workday and perform assigned arrival, dismissal, lunch, hallway, or transition duties.
Participate in Monday and Friday staff huddles and weekly department or grade-level meetings held before school.
Complete ongoing professional development, including three weeks of summer faculty training and biweekly after-school sessions on the first and third Tuesdays.
Contribute to school-wide events, including family engagement nights, academic showcases, and recognition programs.
Advise a small cohort of students by 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 follow the progressive discipline matrix when needed.
Record behavior data in Kickboard to support communication with families and school leaders.
Participate in Grade-Level Community Meetings recognizing scholars who exemplify integrity, imagination, drive, collaboration, and inquiry.
Implement ELL accommodations across content areas.