High School ELL Teacher — Impact & Growth Catalyst

LEAD Public Schools; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Master Teacher program

Medical, dental, vision benefits

TCRS pension and retirement options

Generous paid time off

Job summary

LEAD Public Schools in Nashville is seeking an English Language Learners (ELL) teacher to support students as they meet Tennessee standards. You will design rigorous unit plans, participate in bi-weekly coaching, and collaborate with grade and content teams throughout the year.

The role emphasizes flexibility, hard work, and ongoing professional growth, with opportunities to advance through performance-based pay and special pathways.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years teaching experience preferred, but not required.
• New to teaching teachers encouraged to apply!
• Previous experience with diverse student populations or in an urban setting preferred.
• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Candidates must have either (a) valid Tennessee teaching license with the appropriate content endorsement to teach ELL, 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.

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

Skills

Teaching

Collaboration

Flexibility

Coachability

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

LEAD Public Schools in Nashville is seeking an English Language Learners (ELL) teacher to support students as they meet Tennessee standards. You will design rigorous unit plans, participate in bi-weekly coaching, and collaborate with grade and content teams throughout the year.

The role emphasizes flexibility, hard work, and ongoing professional growth, with opportunities to advance through performance-based pay and special pathways.