Elementary Teacher at a High-Performing, Diverse School

Nashville Classical Charter Schools; Nashville (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

Monthly fitness subsidies

MacBook computer

Classroom supplies budget

Discretionary budget for classroom

Job summary

Nashville Classical West seeks a certified elementary teacher to join our elementary team for the 2026-2027 school year. Our teachers internalize and execute curricula, build achievement cultures, and communicate regularly with families in a diverse community.

The compensation is 5% above the local district; base salaries range from $55,670 to $89,877, with multiple medical plans, retirement benefits, and a 10-month schedule. A MacBook and classroom budget are provided.

Qualifications

• Valid Tennessee teaching license with the appropriate endorsement.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Full-time teaching experience in a school setting.
• Experience serving a culturally and socioeconomically diverse community preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver daily lessons according to approved curricula and unit plans.
• Foster cultures of achievement during morning, lunch, recess, and closing circle.
• Engage families and attend quarterly evening events (e.g., Report Card Conferences, Cultural Heritage Nights).
• Participate in ongoing professional development, including weekly sessions until 4:30pm.
• Teach a daily schedule from 7:17am to 3:37pm.

Skills

Teaching

Communication with families

Cultural competency

Professional development

Education

Tennessee teaching license

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Nashville Classical West seeks a certified elementary teacher to join our elementary team for the 2026-2027 school year. Our teachers internalize and execute curricula, build achievement cultures, and communicate regularly with families in a diverse community.

The compensation is 5% above the local district; base salaries range from $55,670 to $89,877, with multiple medical plans, retirement benefits, and a 10-month schedule. A MacBook and classroom budget are provided.