2025-26 Middle School Math/Science Teacher

Kippenc; Antioch (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Middle School Math/Science Teacher to join their dynamic team. This role involves creating engaging lesson plans, fostering a positive classroom environment, and collaborating with colleagues to enhance student learning. Ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to educational equity and a desire to make a significant impact on students' lives. With competitive salaries and a robust benefits package, this position offers a wonderful opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to a mission-driven organization dedicated to student success.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Professional Development Stipend

Laptop Computer

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Experience in curriculum development and instructional strategies.
• Ability to use data for instructional decisions and student feedback.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging lessons tailored to student needs.
• Collaborate with staff to foster a positive school culture.

Skills

Curriculum Development

Instructional Strategies

Data-Driven Instruction

Classroom Management

Family Engagement

Education

Valid Tennessee Teaching License

Enrollment in Educator Preparation Program

Tools

Progress Monitoring Tools

Laptop Computer

Job description

2025-26 Middle School Math/Science Teacher

• Full-time
• Subject: Math
• Start Date: Next year opening
• Department: Teacher

Salary Range: BA Scale $55,000-$90,000 | MA+ Scale $60,000-$98,000

About KIPP Nashville Public Schools

KIPP Nashville Public Schools is a network of high-performing, free, open-enrollment K-12 schools that has been committed to positively affecting student outcomes in Nashville since 2005. KIPP Nashville is part of the acclaimed KIPP Network, which educates 100,000+ students nationwide and supports students from Pre-Kindergarten through college, career and beyond. Through the KIPP Forward program, our team helps students identify their career of highest aspiration and develop the skills and confidence to chase their dreams. KIPP Nashville currently operates 3 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools and we are excited to open our doors to one additional elementary school in 2025 in response to strong community demand.

The mission of KIPP Nashville is together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence they need to pursue the paths they choose - college, career and beyond - so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. Our core values are GROWTH, TEAM, and SHINE. If you share in these beliefs and values, if you have a proven willingness to do what it takes for students to be their best, if you thrive in an environment that is both collaborative and entrepreneurial, then you are already aKIPPster.

“Day in the life” responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Curriculum Development and Instruction

Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of individual students

Use progress-monitoring tools to analyze student results for the purpose of modifying and adjusting strategies and programming

Use data to inform instructional decisions

Provide students with daily feedback on mastery performance in character and academics and plan for individual learning needs

Commitment to School and Classroom Culture

Work collaboratively with your school team and those across KIPP Nashville

Help develop school-wide culture that best fits the needs of our students, teachers and families

Attend and participate in all staff meetings and communicate openly with staff

Develop positive rapport with students

Create and foster a positive and calm learning environment

Enforce, uphold, and exhibit school values, student management policies and culture

Family Engagement

Establish and maintain strong communication lines with all parents and share progress

Be available for open houses, parent teacher conferences and other events involving parents

Make oneself available to students, parents and other staff members

Growth Mindset

Pursue challenging professional goals each year

Willing to offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues in order to create a professional working atmosphere that is conducive to change and improvement

Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including pre-service training over the summer and weekly during the academic year

Required Experience

Valid Tennessee teaching license OR proof of enrollment in a job-embedded Educator Preparation Program

Pass Criminal Background Check

Desired Qualities

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)

Passionate about data-driven instruction

Unwavering commitment to KIPP Nashville’s mission, core values, students, families, and community

Demonstrates excitement in growing students into their highest selves and believes that providing students with an excellent education is our largest lever as educators to wholly improve student outcomes

Eagerness to collaborate and problem-solve with a variety of stakeholders

Demonstrate commitment to continue their professional development individually

Demonstrates excitement in growing students into their highest selves

Compensation and Benefits

KIPP Nashville is committed to offering competitive compensation, providing salaries that are 5% more competitive for individuals with both bachelor's and master's degrees. Starting salary for first year teachers begins at $55,070; those with a conferred advanced degree begins at $60,695. Salary is commensurate with experience. Staff members receive up to a 2% yearly raise. To establish consistent salary practices, the compensation package is derived from the regional KIPP Nashville Public Schools pay scale. This position is exempt and will follow a 10-month work schedule.

Robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, supplemental insurance, and life insurance policy options. Application for these benefits may be made immediately upon employment. The policy is effective upon the first of the month following the first day of work.

Certificated staff have access to the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System pension plan (TCRS). Eligible employees contribute 5% and KIPP matches up to 6%. Employees may also be eligible for 401k in which KIPP will contribute 5%.

The vacation package for salaried employees includes 29 paid days throughout the 10 month work schedule (including holidays, fall break, spring break, thanksgiving break, winter break, as well as summer break. In addition employees in this role are allotted 6 PTO days. Employees are allotted an additional 2 days after every 2 consecutive years of employment. Eligible staff members receive payment for unused PTO days at the end of the fiscal year.

Adoption/Parental Caregiver Leave- up to 10 weeks parental leave for the primary caregiver and 2 weeks parental leave for the secondary caregiver paid at 100%.

Teachers are provided with laptop computers with access to the internet and or email to assist them in performing their job responsibilities.

Certificated staff are eligible for the Master Teacher Program after two consecutive years of employment with KIPP Nashville. Master teachers receive a $5,000 stipend and $2,000 towards professional development.

KIPP Nashville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual preference, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.