Certified Elementary Teacher - Joyful, Rigorous Learning

Nashville Classical Charter Schools; West Meade (TN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid parental leave

Dependent Care FSA

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement plan

Fitness subsidies

Job summary

Nashville Classical West seeks a certified elementary teacher to join our team for the 2026-2027 school year. Our school educates a diverse community through a joyful, rigorous curriculum and a structured, intentional culture that builds knowledge and habits for high school, college, and life.

The compensation includes base salaries ranging from $55,670 to $89,877, with a 10-month calendar and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid Tennessee teaching license with the appropriate endorsement.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Full-time teaching experience in a school setting.
• Experience in a high-performing, culturally diverse school community is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Internalize and execute common curricula, including unit plans and lesson plans.
• Build achievement-oriented cultures during routines 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 (e.g., Report Card Conferences, Cultural Heritage Nights).
• Engage in ongoing professional development, including weekly sessions until 4:30pm.
• Teach a daily schedule from 7:17am to 3:37pm.

Skills

Tennessee teaching license

Full-time teaching experience

Experience in diverse school community

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Nashville Classical West seeks a certified elementary teacher to join our team for the 2026-2027 school year. Our school educates a diverse community through a joyful, rigorous curriculum and a structured, intentional culture that builds knowledge and habits for high school, college, and life.

The compensation includes base salaries ranging from $55,670 to $89,877, with a 10-month calendar and generous benefits.