8th Grade English Teacher: Equity, Inquiry, College-Prep

STEM Preparatory Academy; Nashville (TN); In loco; USD 43.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

STEM Prep Academy in Nashville, TN seeks an 8th Grade English Teacher to empower students through literacy. You will deliver a rigorous, college-prep curriculum aligned to Common Core and Tennessee standards and partner with a dynamic team to foster equity and high achievement.

You bring a Tennessee teaching license and a Bachelor's in Education or English, plus a passion for helping every student develop their voice through reading and writing.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Education or English, with a Tennessee Teaching License (endorsement in English).
• Strong literacy content knowledge and a passion for helping students develop their voices through reading and writing.
• A demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, ensuring every student feels valued and supported.
• A relentless belief that all students can and will succeed, with a “whatever it takes” mindset to help them get there.
• The ability to motivate, inspire, and lead students toward high academic achievement.
• A team-oriented, collaborative approach, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Mansioni

• Deliver Engaging Instruction: Teach a rigorous, college-prep curriculum aligned to Common Core and Tennessee State Standards.
• Make Learning Meaningful: Design inquiry-driven lessons that inspire students and promote critical thinking.
• Differentiate for All Learners: Implement ELL and EE accommodations to ensure every student can access and excel in grade-level content.
• Lead with Equity & Inclusion: Cultivate a supportive, anti-racist, and inclusive classroom culture where students feel seen, valued, and challenged.
• Collaborate & Grow: Work alongside a dynamic team of educators, engaging in ongoing professional development and sharing best practices.
• Engage Families & Community: Build strong partnerships with families to support student learning and development.
• Support Student Success Beyond the Classroom: Serve as a mentor and role model, administer state assessments, and contribute to STEM Prep’s culture of excellence.

Conoscenze

Literacy content knowledge

Motivate & lead students

Team collaboration

Communication & relationship building

Diversity, equity and inclusion

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Education or English

Tennessee Teaching License (English endorsement)

Descrizione del lavoro

STEM Prep Academy in Nashville, TN seeks an 8th Grade English Teacher to empower students through literacy. You will deliver a rigorous, college-prep curriculum aligned to Common Core and Tennessee standards and partner with a dynamic team to foster equity and high achievement.

You bring a Tennessee teaching license and a Bachelor's in Education or English, plus a passion for helping every student develop their voice through reading and writing.