Urban Elementary Teacher - Early Childhood

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools

Nashville (TN)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 59,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools in Nashville, TN is seeking an elementary teacher to deliver instruction to students, employing diverse methods and ongoing assessments. The role emphasizes literacy, math, social-emotional growth and collaborative planning with colleagues.

Requires TN teaching certification and Early Childhood Education credentials, with a starting salary noted. MNPS is an equal opportunity employer offering a varied urban education setting and opportunities for

Qualifications

  • Requires Bachelor's degree in education or related field.
  • Teaching certification/licensure required (TN or eligible alternative).
  • Early Childhood Education certification required.

Responsibilities

  • Creates safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environments for students.
  • Plans daily lessons to engage students in multiple modes of active, hands-on learning.
  • Adapts teaching methods to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Establishes meaningful relationships with students, and models positive social interactions.
  • Creates strong community of learners by establishing and reinforcing rules for behavior and procedures.
  • Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and activities with students, families, colleagues and administrators.
  • Implements developmentally-appropriate early childhood assessments that measure progress towards academic standards and identify gaps in learning.
  • Collaborates with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to promote students' academic and social-emotional learning.

Education

Bachelor's Degree In education, early elementary or other related field of study
Teaching Certification/License Current Tennessee Teaching certificate, or be in an eligible alternative licensure program
Certified in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools in Nashville, TN is seeking an elementary teacher to deliver instruction to students, employing diverse methods and ongoing assessments. The role emphasizes literacy, math, social-emotional growth and collaborative planning with colleagues.

Requires TN teaching certification and Early Childhood Education credentials, with a starting salary noted. MNPS is an equal opportunity employer offering a varied urban education setting and opportunities for

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