High School-Business/Computer Science Teacher(26-27 Opportunity)

LEAD Public Schools; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

LEAD Public Schools in Tennessee is seeking a high school Business/Computer Science Teacher to guide students through business principles, leadership, ethics, and careers. The role emphasizes equity, coaching, and collaboration with peers to ensure every student receives strong support.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in Business or related field, Tennessee teaching license (or transferable license) within 90 days, and a willingness to grow within a dynamic urban school environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Tennessee teaching license or transferable license within 90 days.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field; endorsement covering grades 6–12.
• Commitment to equity and serving diverse urban students.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement rigorous unit plans and lessons with clear objectives and assessments.
• Collaborate in bi-weekly coaching meetings to improve practice.
• Work with grade-level teams and content colleagues for professional development.
• Perform school-based duties as assigned by leadership.
• Build relationships with local businesses for guest speakers and internships.
• Monitor student progress with regular assessments and projects.

Skills

Teaching experience

Diversity experience

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tennessee teaching license or transferable license within 90 days

Endorsement covering grades 6–12

Job description

JOB TITLE: Business/Computer Science Teacher

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Be a LEADer. Teach Business Management at LEAD Public Schools

Business teachers are champions for the cause of equality within the school and make sure that their students are receiving the support they need to be successful within the school culture. Our ideal Business teacher is passionate about supporting our students learning Business, loves working with students who need the most support, is flexible, is coachable, and wants to grow as a teacher.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for teaching the Business curriculum. The teacher will help students prepare for the growing complexities of the business world by examining basic principles of business, marketing, management, and finance in addition to exploring key aspects of leadership, ethical and social responsibilities, and careers.

The LEAD Environment

Our Business teachers work relentlessly with their teammates to ensure that all of our students are receiving the best support possible to aid in their transition to our school environment but also meet the established Tennessee standards by the end of the year. This incredible work is done through coaching and support from administration, implementing regular feedback, collaboration with colleagues, data analysis, and working to make sure that students who come in below grade level rise above the challenges they face.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR:

Successful teachers at LEAD Public Schools are committed to putting in the extra effort to ensure that our students have access to a high-quality education. Our teachers persevere through difficult challenges, set goals for our students, and don’t give up. We ask our teachers to be flexible, hardworking, and constantly striving to improve their abilities in the classroom to meet our students’ needs. We are looking for a high school Business teacher.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement rigorous unit plans and lessons that meet the needs of all students with clear, standard-aligned objectives and appropriate assessments to gauge student comprehension
• Participate in bi-weekly coaching meetings to internalize content, teaching moves, and classroom management to improve your practice
• Participate in a collaborative learning environment with other team members including grade-level work, content teams, and professional development throughout the school year
• Execute school-based duties that can include student conferences, arrival and dismissal, transitions, lunch duty, and other assigned by the school leadership team
• Build relationships with local businesses and industry to facilitate guest speakers, field trips, and potential internship and employment opportunities
• Monitor student progress through regular assessments, projects, class participation
• Maintain student information and records

Qualifications:

Experience:

• Minimum of two years teaching experience preferred, but not required
• Previous experience with diverse student populations or in an urban setting preferred

Education:

• Bachelor's degree is required
• Candidates must have either (a) valid Tennessee teaching license or (b) a valid out-of-state license that can successfully be transferred to Tennessee within 90 days of employment, or (c) demonstrate you are on track to complete the necessary steps towards certification in Tennessee.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field; or
  • Holds an active Tennessee practitioner academic teacher license or professional academic teacher license with an endorsement covering any of the grades six (6) through twelve (12)

Other Qualifications or Characteristics:

• Belief in the LEAD mission that all students are capable of success while preparing them for college and for life
• Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player