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KIPP is hiring an Elementary Teacher to develop and implement curriculum, analyze student progress using data, and foster a positive learning environment. The role involves collaborating with school teams, engaging with families, and pursuing ongoing professional development to support student success.

Highlights

Plan and deliver effective instructional strategies tailored to individual student needs.
Use data and progress monitoring tools to adjust teaching methods and improve student outcomes.
Maintain a positive, calm classroom culture aligned with school values and policies.
Engage with families through regular communication, conferences, and events.
Participate in professional development and receive constructive feedback for growth.
Require a valid Tennessee teaching license or enrollment in an Educator Preparation Program and a Bachelor’s degree.
Preferred experience includes working with students from educationally under-resourced communities and at least two years of teaching.
Starting salary ranges from $55,000 to $98,000 based on education level and experience, with up to 2% yearly raises.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and pension plan participation.
Teachers receive 29 paid days off during the 10-month schedule plus PTO, parental leave, and access to professional development stipends.

Elementary Teacher (Immediate) Full Description

Company Description

Location: ALL Location Openings (North Nashville, East Nashville, Antioch)

Salary Range: BA Scale $55,000-$90,000 | MA+ Scale $60,000-$98,000

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 acclaimed 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 4 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools and educates over 3,000 students in the Nashville metropolitan area.

The mission of KIPP Nashville is 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. Our core values are GROWTH, TEAM, and SHINE. If you share in these beliefs and values, if you have a proven willingness to do what it takes for students to be their best, if you thrive in an environment that is both collaborative and entrepreneurial, then you are already a KIPPster.

Job Description

“Day in the life” responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Curriculum Development and Instruction

Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of individual students
Use progress-monitoring tools to analyze student results for the purpose of modifying and adjusting strategies and programming
Use data to inform instructional decisions
Provide students with daily feedback on mastery performance in character and academics and plan for individual learning needs
Demonstrate strong pedagogy

Commitment to School and Classroom Culture

Work collaboratively with your school team and those across KIPP Nashville
Help develop school-wide culture that best fits the needs of our students, teachers and families
Attend and participate in all staff meetings and communicate openly with staff
Develop positive rapport with students
Create and foster a positive and calm learning environment
Enforce, uphold, and exhibit school values, student management policies and culture

Family Engagement

Establish and maintain strong communication lines with all parents and share progress
Be available for open houses, parent teacher conferences and other events involving parents
Make oneself available to students, parents and other staff members

Growth Mindset

Pursue challenging professional goals each year
Willing to offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues in order to create a professional working atmosphere that is conducive to change and improvement
Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including pre-service training over the summer and weekly during the academic year

Qualifications

Required Experience

Valid Tennessee teaching license OR proof of enrollment in a job-embedded Educator Preparation Program
Conferred Bachelor’s degree
Pass Criminal Background Check

Desired Qualities

Commitment to working with students from educationally under-resourced communities (highly preferred)
Experience and demonstrated success teaching students from educationally 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
Demonstrates excitement in growing students into their highest selves and believes that providing students with an excellent education is our largest lever as educators to wholly improve student outcomes
Eagerness to collaborate and problem-solve with a variety of stakeholders
Demonstrate commitment to continue their professional development individually
Demonstrates excitement in growing students into their highest selves

Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary for first year teachers begins at $55,070; those with a conferred advanced degree begins at $60,695. Salary is commensurate with experience. Staff members receive up to a 2% yearly raise. To establish consistent salary practices, the compensation package is derived from the regional KIPP Nashville Public Schools pay scale. This position is exempt and will follow a 10-month work schedule.
Robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, supplemental insurance, and life insurance policy options. 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 employees contribute 5% and KIPP matches up to 6%. Employees may also be eligible for 401k in which KIPP will contribute 5%.
The vacation package for salaried employees includes 29 paid days throughout the 10 month work schedule (including holidays, fall break, spring break, thanksgiving break, winter break, as well as summer break. In addition, employees in this role are allotted 6 PTO days. Employees are allotted an additional 2 days after every 2 consecutive years of employment. Eligible staff members receive payment for unused PTO days at the end of the fiscal year.
Adoption/Parental Caregiver Leave- up to 10 weeks parental leave for the primary caregiver and 2 weeks parental leave for the secondary caregiver paid at 100%.
Teachers are provided with laptop computers with access to the internet and or email to assist them in performing their job responsibilities.
Certificated staff are eligible for the Master Teacher Program after two consecutive years of employment with KIPP Nashville. Master teachers receive a $5,000 stipend and $2,000 towards professional development.
Apply online at https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/KIPP/nashville. Please contact recruiting@kippnashville.org with any questions.

KIPP Nashville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual preference, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Original Job Description

Company Description

Location: ALL Location Openings (North Nashville, East Nashville, Antioch)

Salary Range: BA Scale $55,000-$90,000 | MA+ Scale $60,000-$98,000

About KIPP Nashville Public Schools

Job Description

“Day in the life” responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Curriculum Development and Instruction

Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of individual students
Use progress-monitoring tools to analyze student results for the purpose of modifying and adjusting strategies and programming
Use data to inform instructional decisions
Provide students with daily feedback on mastery performance in character and academics and plan for individual learning needs
Demonstrate strong pedagogy

Commitment to School and Classroom Culture

Work collaboratively with your school team and those across KIPP Nashville
Help develop school-wide culture that best fits the needs of our students, teachers and families
Attend and participate in all staff meetings and communicate openly with staff
Develop positive rapport with students
Create and foster a positive and calm learning environment
Enforce, uphold, and exhibit school values, student management policies and culture

Family Engagement

Establish and maintain strong communication lines with all parents and share progress
Be available for open houses, parent teacher conferences and other events involving parents
Make oneself available to students, parents and other staff members

Growth Mindset

Pursue challenging professional goals each year
Willing to offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues in order to create a professional working atmosphere that is conducive to change and improvement
Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including pre-service training over the summer and weekly during the academic year

Qualifications

Required Experience

Valid Tennessee teaching license OR proof of enrollment in a job-embedded Educator Preparation Program
Conferred Bachelor’s degree
Pass Criminal Background Check

Desired Qualities

Commitment to working with students from educationally under-resourced communities (highly preferred)
Experience and demonstrated success teaching students from educationally 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
Demonstrates excitement in growing students into their highest selves and believes that providing students with an excellent education is our largest lever as educators to wholly improve student outcomes
Eagerness to collaborate and problem-solve with a variety of stakeholders
Demonstrate commitment to continue their professional development individually
Demonstrates excitement in growing students into their highest selves

Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary for first year teachers begins at $55,070; those with a conferred advanced degree begins at $60,695. Salary is commensurate with experience. Staff members receive up to a 2% yearly raise. To establish consistent salary practices, the compensation package is derived from the regional KIPP Nashville Public Schools pay scale. This position is exempt and will follow a 10-month work schedule.
Robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, supplemental insurance, and life insurance policy options. 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 employees contribute 5% and KIPP matches up to 6%. Employees may also be eligible for 401k in which KIPP will contribute 5%.
The vacation package for salaried employees includes 29 paid days throughout the 10 month work schedule (including holidays, fall break, spring break, thanksgiving break, winter break, as well as summer break. In addition, employees in this role are allotted 6 PTO days. Employees are allotted an additional 2 days after every 2 consecutive years of employment. Eligible staff members receive payment for unused PTO days at the end of the fiscal year.
Adoption/Parental Caregiver Leave- up to 10 weeks parental leave for the primary caregiver and 2 weeks parental leave for the secondary caregiver paid at 100%.
Teachers are provided with laptop computers with access to the internet and or email to assist them in performing their job responsibilities.
Certificated staff are eligible for the Master Teacher Program after two consecutive years of employment with KIPP Nashville. Master teachers receive a $5,000 stipend and $2,000 towards professional development.
Apply online at https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/KIPP/nashville. Please contact recruiting@kippnashville.org with any questions.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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