$7,000-$10,000 Bonus for Certified High School Geometry Math Teacher

High School Math Teacher 

Job Posting Date: 07/21/2026
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Employment Type: Full-time, in-person 10-month position
Starting Salary: Starting Salary: Starting salary is $56,291 (which is Bachelors Step 0)   
Course Details :Math Material for 9th-12th (Focus on Geometry)

At STEM Prep, we are more than a school — we are a community committed to excellence, equity, and empowerment. As a public charter school serving middle and high school students from diverse backgrounds, our mission is to create an inclusive environment where every student is encouraged to learn, lead, and thrive.

We invest deeply in our educators because we know great teachers change lives. When you join our team, you join a mission-driven community that values growth, collaboration, and innovation.

We Offer

$3,000-$6,000 signing bonus for both roles! 
Pay scale 5% above MNPS
Discounted on-site childcare available through Little Wonders
Comprehensive two-week onboarding plan
MNPS benefits and TCRS retirement
Dedicated coaching and professional support
Performance bonuses for TVAAS Levels 4 and 5
Longevity bonuses at 3, 5, and 10 years
‍ $3,000 stipends for department chairs and mentor teachers

At STEM Prep, you’ll join an academically excellent and supportive community dedicated to your growth as an educator. Through personalized coaching and high-quality professional development, we invest in you so you can make the greatest impact for students.

Your Role as a Teacher

Planning & Instruction

• Teach 3 of 4 classes on an alternating A/B 90-minute block schedule, serving students every other day within your assigned content area.
  
   
• Facilitate one 30-minute Personalized Learning Time (PLT) block focused on intervention, enrichment, credit recovery, or targeted skill development.
  
   
• Engage in unit internalization and curriculum planning using school-adopted materials; submit weekly lesson plan arcs with rigorous objectives, aligned assessments, and teacher exemplars.
  
   
• Collaborate during your daily planning block, including:
  
   
  • Co-planning with department members
    
     
  • Weekly coaching meetings
    
     
  • Biweekly Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings to analyze academic data
    
     
• Track and analyze academic and behavioral data using school-wide systems and maintain timely grade submissions.
  
   
• Implement supports and accommodations for English Language Learners (ELL) and students with diverse learning needs.
  
   
• Utilize instructional technology platforms (e.g., Google Suite, Infinite Campus, Kickboard) to support instruction and communication.

School Duties & Expectations

• Maintain an 8:00 am – 4:00 pm workday, including assigned arrival and dismissal duties.
  
   
• Participate in Staff Huddles (Monday and Friday mornings).
  
   
• Serve weekly rotating duties (lunch, hallway, or transitions).
  
   
• Attend weekly department or grade-level meetings held before school.
  
   
• Engage in ongoing professional development, including:
  
   
  • 3 weeks of summer faculty training
    
     
  • Biweekly after-school professional learning sessions (1st and 3rd Tuesdays)
    
     
• Contribute to school-wide events such as family engagement nights, academic showcases, and recognition programs.
  
   

Estimated additional time commitment outside the standard workday is approximately 30 hours per school year (may vary).

Student Mentorship & Advisory

• Serve as an advisor to a small cohort of students, supporting academic monitoring, goal-setting, and social-emotional development.
  
   
• Deliver advisory, SEL-based, or Morning Mindfulness lessons aligned to state standards.
  
   
• Supervise and participate in school-wide activities including Walk & Talk sessions, Club Days, field trips, assemblies, and special events.
  
   
• Uphold and model the school’s values, culture systems, and student management policies.
  
   
• Maintain Tier 1 classroom management and follow the progressive discipline matrix when necessary.
  
   
• Track and input behavior data into Kickboard to ensure strong communication with families and school leaders.
  
   
• Participate in Grade-Level Community Meetings recognizing scholars who exemplify integrity, imagination, drive, collaboration, and inquiry.
  
   
• Implement ELL accommodations across all content areas.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
  
   
• Ability to secure a teaching permit if not licensed
  
   
• Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
  
   
• Must pass MNPS background check
  
   

⭐ Preferred Qualifications

• Active Tennessee teaching license with relevant endorsement

Key Mindsets

• Belief that all students can succeed, with a track record of driving growth
  
   
• Strong relationship builder with students, families, and staff
  
   
• Commitment to continuous feedback and professional growth
  
   
• Passion for serving a diverse community
  
   
• Willingness to adopt school-wide technology platforms
  
   
• Alignment with and modeling of STEM Prep’s core values
  
   
• Ability to motivate students toward high academic performance

Interview Process

1. Resume Review
   
    
2. Phone Screening
   
    
3. Licensure Verification
   
    
4. Sample Lesson Preparation
   
    
5. Sample Lesson & Leadership Interview
   
    
6. Employment Verification
   
    
7. Offer Extension

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

STEM Preparatory Academy is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization where students and staff thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Join us in shaping the next generation