Middle School Science Teacher (2026-2027, Hiring Immediately)

Nashville Classical Charter Schools • Nashville, TN

4d • $54,651 - $97,211

About The Position

Nashville Classical East seeks a certified MS Science Teacher, who is committed to working hard, having fun, and making history. This position is for the 2026-2026 school year, but preference will be given to candidates who can start immediately.

Our team educates a diverse community through a joyful, rigorous curriculum and within a structured, intentional culture, building a foundation of knowledge and habits for high school, college, and life.

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.
• For teachers, base 25-26 salaries range from $54,651 - $97,211.
• Teachers can select from three generous medical plans and are eligible for full state retirement benefits.
• This position will follow a 10-month schedule.
• 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