2027-28 High School Science Teacher

KIPP•Nashville, TN

10h•$56,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

KIPP Nashville Public Schools is seeking a High School Science Teacher for the 2027-28 school year. This role is part of a network of high-performing, free, open-enrollment K-12 schools committed to positively affecting student outcomes in Nashville since 2005. KIPP Nashville is part of the acclaimed KIPP Network, which educates over 100,000 students nationwide and supports them from Kindergarten through college and career. The KIPP Forward program assists students in identifying their career aspirations and developing the skills and confidence to achieve them. KIPP Nashville currently operates 4 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools, serving over 3,000 students in the Nashville metropolitan area. The mission of KIPP Nashville is to create joyful, academically excellent schools in partnership with families and communities, preparing students with the necessary skills and confidence for their chosen paths (college, career, and beyond) to lead fulfilling lives and contribute to a more just world. The core values are GROWTH, TEAM, and SHINE. The ideal candidate shares these values, demonstrates a willingness to do what it takes for students to succeed, and thrives in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.

Requirements

Valid Tennessee teaching license OR proof of enrollment in a job-embedded Educator Preparation Program
Conferred Bachelor’s degree
Pass Criminal Background Check

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)
Passionate about data-driven instruction
Unwavering commitment to KIPP Nashville’s mission, core values, students, families, and community
Demonstrates excitement in growing students into their highest selves and believes that providing students with an excellent education is our largest lever as educators to wholly improve student outcomes
Eagerness to collaborate and problem-solve with a variety of stakeholders
Demonstrate commitment to continue their professional development individually
Demonstrates excitement in growing students into their highest selves

Responsibilities

Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of individual students.
Use progress-monitoring tools to analyze student results for the purpose of modifying and adjusting strategies and programming.
Use data to inform instructional decisions.
Provide students with daily feedback on mastery performance in character and academics and plan for individual learning needs.
Demonstrate strong pedagogy.
Work collaboratively with your school team and those across KIPP Nashville.
Help develop school-wide culture that best fits the needs of our students, teachers and families.
Attend and participate in all staff meetings and communicate openly with staff.
Develop positive rapport with students.
Create and foster a positive and calm learning environment.
Enforce, uphold, and exhibit school values, student management policies and culture.
Establish and maintain strong communication lines with all parents and share progress.
Be available for open houses, parent teacher conferences and other events involving parents.
Make oneself available to students, parents and other staff members.
Pursue challenging professional goals each year.
Offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues in order to create a professional working atmosphere that is conducive to change and improvement.
Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including pre-service training over the summer and weekly during the academic year.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Supplemental insurance
Life insurance policy options
Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS) pension plan (Eligible employees contribute 5% and KIPP matches up to 6%)
401k (KIPP will contribute 5%)
29 paid days off (including holidays, fall break, spring break, Thanksgiving break, winter break, and summer break)
6 PTO days
Additional 2 days of PTO after every 2 consecutive years of employment
Payment for unused PTO days at the end of the fiscal year
Adoption/Parental Caregiver Leave (up to 10 weeks for primary caregiver, 2 weeks for secondary caregiver, paid at 100%)
Laptop computers with internet and email access
Master Teacher Program (after two consecutive years of employment, receive a $5,000 stipend and $2,000 towards professional development)