High School - Social Studies Teacher (2026-2027 Opportunity)

LEAD Public Schools•Nashville, TN

3d•$55,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

LEAD Public Schools is seeking a passionate and dedicated High School Social Studies Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate will be committed to developing students' awareness of history and their role in society, enjoy working with students who require the most support, and possess flexibility, coachability, and a desire for professional growth. Social Studies teachers at LEAD work collaboratively with colleagues and administration to ensure students enhance their reading abilities, understand historical events, gain a broader perspective of the world, and meet Tennessee state standards. This is achieved through coaching, feedback, collaboration, data analysis, and targeted support 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

Performance-based compensation plan
Competitive base salary
Potential for a signing bonus
Potential to earn up to 10% on base salary annually through performance-based compensation
Eligibility for LEAD’s Master Teacher program after 3 years (earning up to $100,000 and receiving a $1,500 professional development stipend)
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Supplemental insurance
Life insurance policy options
Mental health benefits
Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS) pension plan (LEAD matches up to 6% of employee's 5% contribution)
401k (LEAD will contribute 5%)
Defined contribution 403b plan (LEAD matches 50% of the first 6% of employee contributions, with 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
Up to 10 PTO days accrued 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