Middle School Social Studies Teacher (Immediate)

KIPP • Nashville, TN

12h • $56,000 - $100,900 • Onsite

About The Position

KIPP Nashville Public Schools is seeking a Middle School Social Studies Teacher for an immediate opening in East Nashville. The teacher plans and delivers instruction, monitors student progress, uses data to adjust instruction, and provides students with feedback and support tailored to their learning needs. The role also includes contributing to a positive school culture, collaborating with colleagues, communicating with families, and participating in professional development.

This is an exempt position with a 10-month work schedule. The stated compensation range is $56,171–$100,900 yearly, with salary based on experience and education. KIPP Nashville is a network of free, open-enrollment K–12 schools serving more than 3,000 students in the Nashville metropolitan area. Its mission is to work with families and communities to create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students for college, career, and beyond.

Requirements

• Valid Tennessee teaching license or proof of enrollment in a job-embedded Educator Preparation Program.
• Conferred bachelor’s degree.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• Demonstrated commitment to KIPP Nashville’s mission, core values, students, families, and community.
• Passion for data-driven instruction.
• Eagerness to collaborate and problem-solve with a variety of stakeholders.
• Commitment to continued individual professional development.

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).

Responsibilities

• Plan and use instructional strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect students’ learning styles and individual needs.
• Use progress-monitoring tools and student results to modify strategies and programming.
• Use data to inform instructional decisions.
• Provide daily feedback on students’ academic and character mastery and plan for individual learning needs.
• Demonstrate strong pedagogy.
• Collaborate with the school team and colleagues across KIPP Nashville.
• Help develop a school-wide culture suited to the needs of students, teachers, and families.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and communicate openly with staff.
• Develop positive rapport with students and foster a positive, calm learning environment.
• Enforce and model school values, student management policies, and culture.
• Establish and maintain communication with parents and share student progress.
• Attend open houses, parent-teacher conferences, and other parent events; be available to students, parents, and staff.
• Set challenging professional goals and give and receive constructive feedback.
• Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including summer pre-service training and weekly training during the academic year.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, supplemental insurance, and life insurance policy options.
• Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System pension plan for eligible certificated staff; employees contribute 5% and KIPP matches up to 6%.
• Eligible employees may also receive a 401(k) with a 5% KIPP contribution.
• 29 paid days throughout the 10-month work schedule, including holidays and school breaks.
• 6 PTO days, with 2 additional days after every 2 consecutive years of employment; eligible staff are paid for unused PTO at fiscal year-end.
• Paid parental leave of up to 10 weeks for the primary caregiver and 2 weeks for the secondary caregiver, paid at 100%.
• Laptop computer with internet and/or email access for teachers.
• Eligible certificated staff may participate in the Master Teacher Program after two consecutive years of employment, receiving a $5,000 stipend and $2,000 toward professional development.
• Yearly raises of up to 2%.

What This Job Offers

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