High School Support Teacher (Immediate)

KIPP Nashville Public Schools

Nashville (TN)

On-site

USD 46,800 - 55,070

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement matching program

29 paid vacation days

Laptop and necessary work tools

Job summary

A public charter school network in Nashville is seeking a dedicated Substitute Teacher to support student learning and adapt to their needs. Responsibilities include covering classrooms, conducting observations, and maintaining communication with families. The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree and a strong commitment to serving students from educationally under-resourced communities. The starting salary is $46,800 with a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

Must have a conferred Bachelor’s Degree.
Pass Criminal Background Check.

Responsibilities

Support student learning and adapt to their needs as directed.
Cover classrooms for parental leave and conduct classroom observations.
Engage families through open communication and events.

Skills

Student engagement

Curriculum development

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

About KIPP Nashville Public Schools

KIPP Nashville Public Schools is a network of high-performing, free, open-enrollment K-12 schools that has been committed to positively affecting student outcomes in Nashville since 2005. KIPP Nashville is part of the KIPP Network, which educates 100,000+ students nationwide and supports students from Pre-Kindergarten through college, career and beyond. Through the KIPP Forward program, our team helps students identify their career of highest aspiration and develop the skills and confidence to chase their dreams. KIPP Nashville currently operates 3 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools and we are excited to open our doors to one additional elementary school in 2025 in response to strong community demand.

Location: Antioch & North Nashville

Starting Salary Range = $46,800

Mission: Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence they need to pursue the paths they choose - college, career and beyond - so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

Core values: GROWTH, TEAM, and SHINE. If you share these beliefs and have a proven willingness to do what it takes for students to be their best, you thrive in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment—you are already a KIPPster.

Job Description

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Flexibly support student learning, primarily as an in-building Substitute Teacher, adapting to the needs of students as directed by the Principal.
Cover classrooms for parental leave or extended absences, pull small groups for intervention, conduct classroom observations, and support school-wide procedures (lunch, arrival, dismissal).
If a classroom teacher transitions during the school year, the substitute will move into the classroom as an interim teacher.

Curriculum development and instruction: plan and use instructional strategies and materials that reflect understanding of individual students’ learning styles and needs.

Commitment to school and classroom culture: work collaboratively with the school team, help develop a school-wide culture, attend staff meetings, communicate openly, develop positive rapport with students, and enforce school values and behavior policies.

Family engagement: establish strong communication lines with families, be available for open houses, parent-teacher conferences, and events involving parents.

Growth mindset: pursue challenging professional goals, participate in school-wide and individual professional development, and be open to feedback.

Qualifications

Requirements

Conferred Bachelor’s Degree
Pass Criminal Background Check

Desired Qualities

Experience working with students (highly preferred)
Commitment to working with students from educationally under-resourced communities (highly preferred)
Experience and demonstrated success teaching students from under-resourced communities (highly preferred)
At least two years of teaching experience (preferred)
Passionate about data-driven instruction
Unwavering commitment to KIPP Nashville’s mission, core values, students, families, and community
Belief in affirming the identity of students, families and staff
Excitement in growing students into their highest selves and in providing excellent education as a lever for racial equity
Collaborative and proactive problem-solving attitude with diverse stakeholders
Commitment to ongoing professional development

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary is $46,800; for those with certified teaching experience, salary starts at $55,070
Robust benefits package (medical, dental, vision, disability, supplemental insurance, life insurance). Benefits eligibility begins upon employment; policy effective the first of the month following the first day of work.
Retirement: Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS) with employee contribution 5% and employer match up to 6%; 401k option with 5% employer contribution.
Vacation: 29 paid days over a 10-month schedule, plus 6 PTO days and an incremental 2 days after every 2 years. Unused PTO may be paid at year-end.
Adoption/Parental caregiver leave: up to 10 weeks for primary caregiver and 2 weeks for secondary caregiver at 100% pay.
Work tools: laptop with internet and email access.
Master Teacher Program: after two years, eligibility for a $5,000 stipend and $2,000 toward professional development.

Apply online at https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/KIPP/nashville. For questions, contact recruiting@kippnashville.org.

Note: KIPP Nashville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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