3,000-5,000 Bonus Certified 7th/8th Grade Grade Social Studies Teacher

STEM Preparatory Academy•Nashville, TN

3d•$56,291 - $99,763•Onsite

About The Position

STEM Preparatory Academy is seeking a dedicated Social Studies Teacher for 7th and 8th grade students. This full-time, in-person, 10-month position is part of a mission-driven community committed to excellence, equity, and empowerment. STEM Prep serves middle and high school students from diverse backgrounds, aiming to create an inclusive environment where every student can learn, lead, and thrive. The school invests deeply in its educators, offering comprehensive support, professional development, and a collaborative environment.

Requirements

Must have a bachelor's degree.
Must be able to secure a teaching permit if not licensed.
Must have authorization to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship.
Must pass MNPS background check.
Belief that all students can succeed and a proven track record of promoting their growth and achievement.
Enjoy cultivating meaningful relationships with students, families, and staff to support a positive learning environment.
Craving feedback and a deep commitment to continuously developing skills as an educator.
Passion for serving a diverse community of students and families.
Willingness to learn and adopt school-wide tech platforms (e.g., Kickboard, Infinite Campus, Google Suite).
Capacity to motivate and lead students toward the highest academic performance possible.

Nice To Haves

An active Tennessee teaching license with an endorsement relevant to the subject.

Responsibilities

Teach 3 of 4 classes daily on an alternating A/B 90-minute block schedule, primarily responsible for one content area (e.g., 8th grade math).
Engage in Unit Internalization Prep using school-adopted curricula (Novel, Savvas enVision, Elevate) and submit weekly lesson plan arcs with teacher exemplars.
Collaboratively plan during a daily planning block, including co-planning with co-teachers, weekly coaching for feedback, and biweekly PLC meetings analyzing data in content departments.
Track and analyze academic and behavioral data using school-wide systems; maintain timely and accurate grade submissions to keep students and families informed.
Facilitate 1 Personalized Learning Time intervention class in either ELA or Math, supported by programs such as Lexia or Aleks.
Utilize instructional technology and school systems consistently to support student learning and progress monitoring.
Implement ELL accommodations across all content areas.
Maintain an 8:00 am to 4:00 pm workday, including assigned morning arrival and afternoon dismissal duties.
Participate in Staff Huddles at the start and end of each week (Monday and Friday mornings).
Serve lunch duty once weekly on a rotating basis within grade-level teams.
Attend weekly grade-level team meetings held before the school day begins.
Participate in ongoing professional development, including 3 weeks of summer faculty training and biweekly after-school PL sessions on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays.
Contribute to a portion of monthly family engagement nights throughout the year.
Supervise student activities during the school day such as weekly Walk & Talk, quarterly Club Days, and field trips.
Uphold and model the school’s values, student management policies, and culture systems consistently.
Maintain classroom management of Tier 1 behaviors and follow the consequence matrix for progressive discipline.
Deliver Morning Mindfulness lessons in homeroom aligned to SEL state standards.
Participate in weekly Grade Level Community Meetings recognizing scholars who exemplify school values: integrity, imagination, drive, collaboration, and inquiry.
Track and input student behavior data in Kickboard for communication with families, school leaders, and the culture team.