Immediate Elementary Teacher

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. 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

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

Enforce, uphold, and exhibit school values, student management policies and culture

Be available for open houses, parent teacher conferences and other events involving parents

Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including pre-service training over the summer and weekly during the academic year

Valid Tennessee teaching license OR proof of enrollment in a job-embedded Educator Preparation Program

Conferred Bachelor’s degree

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

Starting salary for first year teachers begins at $56,171; To establish consistent salary practices, the compensation package is derived from the regional KIPP Nashville Public Schools pay scale. 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). 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. 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 . 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.