Middle School ELA Teacher (2026-2027 or Hiring Immediately)

Nashville Classical Charter Schools • Nashville, TN

34d • $54,651 - $97,211

About The Position

Nashville Classical East seeks a certified MS ELA Teacher, who is committed to working hard, having fun, and making history. This role is available for the 2026-2027 school year, but we will hire immediately for the right candidate.

Our teachers:
Internalize and execute common curricula, including unit plans, lesson plans, and materials.
Build achievement-oriented cultures during key moments like morning motivation, lunch, recess, and closing circle.
Implement school-wide systems for scholar culture.
Communicate regularly with families and attend quarterly events in the evenings, such as Report Card Conferences, Cultural Heritage Nights, etc.
Engage in ongoing professional development, including once weekly until 4:30pm.
Commit to teaching a daily schedule from 7:17am - 3:37pm.
Commit to attending 3 weeks of summer professional development starting in July, 2025.
Do whatever it takes to achieve the mission of Nashville Classical.

Requirements

• Valid Tennessee teaching license with the appropriate endorsement, or a clear pathway toward Tennessee state certification
• Bachelor’s degree
• Full-time teaching experience in a school setting

Nice To Haves

• Experience and demonstrated success teaching in a high-performing school, serving a culturally and socioeconomically diverse school community is highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Internalize and execute common curricula, including unit plans, lesson plans, and materials.
• Build achievement-oriented cultures during key moments like morning motivation, lunch, recess, and closing circle.
• Implement school-wide systems for scholar culture.
• Communicate regularly with families and attend quarterly events in the evenings, such as Report Card Conferences, Cultural Heritage Nights, etc.
• Engage in ongoing professional development, including once weekly until 4:30pm.
• Commit to teaching a daily schedule from 7:17am - 3:37pm.
• Commit to attending 3 weeks of summer professional development starting in July, 2025.
• Do whatever it takes to achieve the mission of Nashville Classical.

Benefits

• Nashville Classical pays 5% above our local school district.
• Teachers can select from three generous medical plans and are eligible for full state retirement benefits.
• We also offer yearly stipends for teacher-leader roles, extracurricular clubs, coaching and additional roles.
• We offer all employees a Macbook computer, all necessary classroom supplies, and a $500 discretionary budget for classroom purchases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level