5th/6th Certified Middle School Social Studies Teacher 26'-27' SY

Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Job Posting Date: 9/28/2026
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)
(Final salary is based on years of experience and education )   
Course Details: 5th-8th Grade Social Studies Coursework

Why Choose STEM Preparatory Academy?

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 signing bonus for applicable 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 that is dedicated to your growth as an educator. With personalized coaching and high-quality professional development, we invest in your development so you can make the greatest impact for students.

Your Role as a Teacher

Planning & Instruction

• Teach 3 of 4 classes daily on an alternating A/B 90-minute block schedule, primarily responsible for one content area (e.g., 8th grade math)
• Engage in Unit Internalization Prep using school-adopted curricula (Novel, Savvas enVision, Elevate) and submit weekly lesson plan arcs with teacher exemplars
• Collaboratively plan during a daily planning block, including co-planning with co-teachers, weekly coaching for feedback, and biweekly PLC meetings analyzing data in content departments
• Track and analyze academic and behavioral data using school-wide systems; maintain timely and accurate grade submissions to keep students and families informed
• Facilitate 1 Personalized Learning Time intervention class in either ELA or Math, supported by programs such as Lexia or Aleks
• Utilize instructional technology and school systems consistently to support student learning and progress monitoring
• Implement ELL accommodations across all content areas

School Duties & Expectations

• Maintain an 8:00 am to 4:00 pm workday, including assigned morning arrival and afternoon dismissal duties
• Participate in Staff Huddles at the start and end of each week (Monday and Friday mornings)
• Serve lunch duty once weekly on a rotating basis within grade-level teams
• Attend weekly grade-level team meetings held before the school day begins
• Participate in ongoing professional development, including 3 weeks of summer faculty training and biweekly after-school PL sessions on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
• Contribute to a portion of monthly family engagement nights throughout the year
• Estimated time commitment outside the 8:00 am–4:00 pm workday is approximately 30 hours per school year (though this may vary)

Student Mentorship & Circle Facilitation

• Supervise student activities during the school day such as weekly Walk & Talk, quarterly Club Days, and field trips
• Uphold and model the school’s values, student management policies, and culture systems consistently
• Maintain classroom management of Tier 1 behaviors and follow the consequence matrix for progressive discipline
• Deliver Morning Mindfulness lessons in homeroom aligned to SEL state standards
• Participate in weekly Grade Level Community Meetings recognizing scholars who exemplify school values: integrity, imagination, drive, collaboration, and inquiry
• Track and input student behavior data in Kickboard for communication with families, school leaders, and the culture team

Role Requirements

• Must have a bachelor's degree
• Must be able to secure a teaching permit if not licensed
• Must have authorization to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship
• Must pass MNPS background check

Preferred Qualifications

• An active Tennessee teaching license with an endorsement relevant to the subject

Key Mindsets

• You believe all students can succeed and have a proven track record of promoting their growth and achievement
• You enjoy cultivating meaningful relationships with students, families, and staff to support a positive learning environment
• You crave feedback and are deeply committed to continuously developing your skills as an educator
• You have a passion for serving a diverse community of students and families
• You are willing to learn and adopt school-wide tech platforms (e.g., Kickboard, Infinite Campus, Google Suite)
• You model, live, and reinforce our school’s core values, commitments, and policies
• You have the capacity to motivate and lead students toward the highest academic performance possible

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 believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization that enables students and staff to 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. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to thrive in a diverse world.

Join us in shaping the next generation of leaders—one student, one classroom, one future at a time