High School - Government/Economics Teacher (26-27 Opening)

LEAD Public Schools•Nashville, TN

12d•$55,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

LEAD Public Schools is seeking passionate and dedicated High School Social Studies teachers for the 26-27 school year. The ideal candidate will be committed to developing students' awareness of history and their societal roles, enjoy working with students needing the most support, and possess flexibility, coachability, and a desire for professional growth. Social Studies teachers at LEAD work collaboratively to enhance students' reading comprehension of historical texts, deepen their understanding of the world, and ensure they meet Tennessee state standards. This is achieved through administrative coaching and support, regular feedback, colleague collaboration, data analysis, and targeted interventions for students performing below grade level.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree is required
Candidates must have either (a) valid Tennessee teaching license with the appropriate content endorsement to teach Social Studies, or (b) a valid out of state license that can successfully be transferred to Tennessee within 90 days of employment, or (c) demonstrate you are on track to complete the necessary steps towards certification in Tennessee.
Belief in the LEAD mission that all students are capable of success while preparing them for college and for life
Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two years teaching experience preferred, but not required
Previous experience with diverse student populations or in an urban setting preferred

Responsibilities

Design and implement rigorous unit plans and lessons that meet the needs of all students with clear, standard aligned objectives and appropriate assessments to gauge student comprehension
Participate in bi-weekly coaching meetings to internalize content, teaching moves, and classroom management to improve your practice
Participate in a collaborative learning environment with other team members including grade level work, content teams, and professional development throughout the school year
Execute school based duties that can include student conferences, arrival and dismissal, transitions, lunch duty, and other assigned by the school leadership team

Benefits

Competitive base salary
Potential for a signing bonus
Performance-based compensation plan with potential for up to 10% annual increase
Eligibility for LEAD’s Master Teacher program after 3 years (earning up to $100,000 and receiving a $1,500 professional development stipend)
Medical, dental, vision, disability, supplemental insurance, life insurance policy options, and mental health benefits
Access to the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS) pension plan (LEAD matches up to 6% of employee contributions)
401k option with a 5% LEAD contribution
For non-TCRS eligible staff: 403b plan with LEAD matching 50% of the first 6% of employee contributions, plus additional annual contributions based on budget performance
30 paid days off during the school year (including holidays, fall break, Thanksgiving break, winter break, and spring break)
Summer break
Accrual of up to 10 PTO days during the school year
16 weeks of paid maternity leave
6 weeks of paid parental leave (adoption, foster care)
Laptop computers with internet and email access