High School English Teacher — Transform Minds with Impact

LEAD Public Schools; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

LEAD Public Schools seeks a High School English Language (ELA) Teacher to join our team in Nashville. The role focuses on rigorous instruction aligned to Tennessee standards, ongoing coaching, and collaborative professional development to support every student toward college readiness.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, a Tennessee license (or transfer pathway) and a proven commitment to serving diverse urban student populations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years teaching experience preferred, but not required.
• 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 english, 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.
• 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

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

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

LEAD Public Schools seeks a High School English Language (ELA) Teacher to join our team in Nashville. The role focuses on rigorous instruction aligned to Tennessee standards, ongoing coaching, and collaborative professional development to support every student toward college readiness.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, a Tennessee license (or transfer pathway) and a proven commitment to serving diverse urban student populations.