Middle School - Science Teacher

Lead Public Schools; Nashville (TN); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Signing bonus up to 10%

Master Teacher program

Health, dental, vision

Disability & life insurance

Pension plan (TCRS)

Paid time off

Laptop provided

Zusammenfassung

LEAD Public Schools seeks Middle School Science teachers who are committed to high expectations for all students and to going above and beyond to meet their needs, preparing them for college and life. The role emphasizes developing young scientists, supporting diverse learners, and engaging in coaching, collaboration, and data analysis to improve student outcomes.

The position offers a competitive base salary, with potential signing bonus and performance-based incentives, along with

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree is required.

Aufgaben

• Design and implement rigorous unit plans and lessons with standards-aligned objectives and assessments.
• Participate in bi-weekly coaching meetings to refine content, teaching moves, and classroom management.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams, content teams, and professional development throughout the year.
• Execute school-based duties such as conferences, arrival/dismissal, transitions, and lunch duties.

Kenntnisse

Flexible

Coachable

Collaborative

Student-focused

Data analysis

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Jobbeschreibung

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Middle School - Science Teacher

LEAD Network Support 101 Full Time Certified Teacher-SY Nashville, TN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1469

Salary Range: $55,000.00 To $100,000.00 Annually

JOB TITLE: Middle School Science Teacher

Be a LEADer. Teach Science at LEAD Public Schools.

LEAD Public Schools seeks Middle School Science teachers who possess an unwavering belief that all students can achieve at high levels and a strong commitment to going above and beyond to meet their students’ needs to prepare them for college and for life. Our ideal Science teacher is passionate about developing young scientists, loves working with students who need the most support, is flexible, is coachable, and wants to grow as a teacher.

JOB GOAL

Our Science teachers work relentlessly with their teammates to ensure that all of their students not only are able to use scientific methods of research and discovery to enhance their understanding of the natural environment, but also meet the established Tennessee standards by the end of the year. This incredible work is done through coaching and support from administration, implementing regular feedback, collaboration with colleagues, data analysis, and working to make sure that students who come in below grade level rise above the challenges they face.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR:

Successful teachers at LEAD Public Schools are committed to put in the extra effort to ensure that our students have access to a high quality education. Our teachers persevere through difficult challenges, set goals for our students, and don’t give up. We ask our teachers to be flexible, hard working, and constantly striving to improve their abilities in the classroom to meet our students’ needs. We are looking for science teachers.

POSITION 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

QUALIFICATIONS

Our ideal science teacher is passionate about developing young scientists, loves working with students who need the most support, is flexible, is coachable, and wants to grow as a teacher.

Experience:

Minimum of two years teaching experience preferred, but not required

Previous experience with diverse student populations or in an urban setting preferred

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree is required

Candidates must have either (a) valid Tennessee teaching license with the appropriate content endorsement to teach Science, 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.

Other Qualifications or Characteristics:

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

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

LEAD Public Schools offers an innovative performance-based compensation plan for teachers. This plan allows us to transparently reward our teachers not by how many years they have worked but rather by their positive impact on students and schools, evidenced by their consistent performance in and out of the classroom. Teachers receive a competitive base salary with the potential for a signing bonus and can earn up to 10% on their base salary each year through our performance-based compensation plan. This plan has been in place for 5 years, and we have seen an average annual increase of over 5% for our teachers with approximately 80% retention for those who qualify. Additionally, teachers are eligible for LEAD’s Master Teacher program after 3 years. In this program, teachers can earn up to $100,000 and receive a $1,500 professional development stipend.

Robust and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, supplemental insurance, life insurance policy options, and mental health benefits. Application for these benefits may be made immediately upon employment. The policy is effective upon the first of the month following the first day of work.

Certificated staff have access to the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System pension plan (TCRS). Eligible staff contribute 5%, and LEAD matches up to 6%. Staff may also be eligible for 401k, in which LEAD will contribute 5%. Participation in TCRS is mandated by the state of TN.

Non-TCRS eligible staff members are eligible to participate in LEAD’s defined contribution 403b plan. LEAD matches 50% of the first 6% of employee contributions. Additional annual contributions are provided to eligible employees after one year based on LEAD’s overall budget performance. Participation in this plan is voluntary.

The time off package for school-year employees (teachers, counselors, paraprofessionals) includes 30 paid days during the school year (including holidays, fall break, thanksgiving break, winter break, and spring break). School-year employees also receive summer break. In addition to breaks and holidays, school-year employees can accrue up to 10 PTO days during the school year.

The time off package for calendar-year employees (Central office, Instructional Managers, Assistant Principals) includes 32 paid days during the school year (including holidays, fall break, thanksgiving break, winter break, spring break). In addition to breaks and holidays, school-year employees can accrue up to 12 PTO days during the school year.

Parental leave - 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of paid parental leave (adoption, foster care).

Teachers are provided with laptop computers with access to the internet and or email to assist them in performing their job responsibilities.