Kindergarten Teacher

Thales Academy; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Disability & life insurance

Paid time off

401k with employer match

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Job summary

Thales Academy Franklin is hiring a K-2nd Grade Teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year, in Franklin, Tennessee. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and prefers Direct Instruction or equivalent teaching experience.

The school emphasizes high energy, organization, and a passion for teaching children to support student success. Salaries are determined by experience and qualifications, and benefits include health coverage, disability & life insurance, paid time off, a 401k match, and a flexible

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Direct Instruction or other teaching experience preferred but not required.
• Candidate should be energetic, organized and passionate about teaching children.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum: Implement the approved curriculum with proper pacing guides, lesson plans and assessments.
• Cooperation: Work with teammates to develop teaching skills and align instructional practices.
• Collaboration: Participate in team planning meetings and share curriculum expertise.
• Professional Development: Engage in offered professional development opportunities.
• Professional Etiquette: Maintain professional communication with staff, students and families.
• Communication: Promote strong home-school communication with parents and community.
• Parental Involvement: Support opportunities for parental involvement within the school.

Skills

High energy

Organized

Teaching passion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Thales Academy Franklin is actively hiring a K - 2nd Grade Teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year.

The mission of Thales Academy is to provide an excellent and affordable education for students in Pre-K to 12th grades through the use of Direct Instruction (K-5) and a Classical Curriculum (6-12) that embodies traditional values.

Thales provides a rigorous academic environment that fosters ethical behavior, critical thinking, virtuous leadership, lifelong learning, and truth seeking with a firm foundation in cognitive, non-cognitive, and technical skills. As a result, Thales Academy students are well prepared to succeed in higher education, career, and life while positively impacting the world around them.

Responsibilities Include:

• Curriculum - Implementing the approved curriculum. Providing proper pacing guides, lesson plans, and assessments for assigned courses.
• Cooperation - Working closely with other teammates to develop teaching skills.
• Collaboration - Participating in productive discussions including team planning meetings and sharing curriculum and instructional expertise.
• Professional Development - Engaging in offered professional development opportunities.
• Professional Etiquette - Acting in a professional manner in verbal and nonverbal communications while following established guidelines.
• Communication - Promoting communication between parents, community members and teammates, and working to establish and maintain home-school connections.
• Parental Involvement – Assisting in providing opportunities for parental/guardian involvement within the school.

Qualifications:

• High energy and organized with a passion for teaching children
• Direct Instruction or other teaching experience preferred but not required
• Bachelor's degree required

Salary:

Salaries are determined by experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Disability & life insurance based upon election of medical insurance
• Paid time off
• 401k with employer match
• Flexible spending account (FSA)