K-5 Elementary Teacher — Impactful Curriculum & Benefits

Purpose Preparatory Academy; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Competitive salary

Job summary

Purpose Preparatory Academy in Nashville, TN is seeking a Kindergarten–5th Grade Teacher. The role focuses on delivering an academically challenging, character-driven education with high expectations for scholars, families, and colleagues.

The teacher will implement standards-aligned curricula, differentiate instruction, and use data to drive instructional decisions. A positive, collaborative school culture and engagement in professional development are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate alignment with Purpose Prep’s mission, vision, and values.
• Proven ability to raise student achievement and to reflect on practice.
• Strong verbal and written communication with students, families, and colleagues.
• Collaborate effectively within a high-performing teaching team.

Responsibilities

• Embody Purpose Prep’s mission, vision, and RISE with Purpose values.
• Develop rigorous, standards-aligned curricula, lesson and unit plans.
• Design and implement rigorous assessments aligned to academic targets.
• Provide engaging, differentiated instruction in whole-class, small group, and individual settings.
• Establish and maintain a culture of achievement and uphold classroom systems and rules.
• Analyze student achievement data with colleagues to inform instruction.
• Implement school's data tracking system to inform instructional development.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
• Collaborate with staff and participate in professional development.
• Strive to continuously improve instructional practices and respond to feedback.
• Complete administrative requirements by deadlines.
• Ensure students master academic standards.
• Participate in field trips, tutoring support sessions, and required programs.

Skills

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Data-driven instruction

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Job description

Purpose Preparatory Academy in Nashville, TN is seeking a Kindergarten–5th Grade Teacher. The role focuses on delivering an academically challenging, character-driven education with high expectations for scholars, families, and colleagues.

The teacher will implement standards-aligned curricula, differentiate instruction, and use data to drive instructional decisions. A positive, collaborative school culture and engagement in professional development are essential.