2026-27 Associate Teacher

About the role

KIPP Nashville Public Schools is a network of high-performing, free, open-enrollment K-12 schools dedicated to improving student outcomes in Nashville since 2005. KIPP Nashville is part of the KIPP Network, which educates over 100,000 students nationwide. The mission is to create joyful, academically excellent schools preparing students for college, career, and beyond.

Position Overview

Associate Teachers are full-time employees who work alongside Lead Teachers in K-1 classrooms. They collaborate on curriculum development, provide small-group instruction, and engage in family and community outreach.

Job Description

• Curriculum Development and Instruction
• Support the collection of data to inform instructional decisions
• Lead small-group instruction in partnership with Lead Teacher(s)
• Perform clerical duties, as needed, to advance student learning
• Demonstrate passion for pedagogy

Qualifications

• A Conferred Bachelor's Degree
• Commitment to KIPP Nashville’s mission, students, families, and community
• Commitment to working with students from educationally under-resourced communities
• Criminal Background Check

Additional Information

• Compensation and Benefits
• The salary for Associate Teachers is $47,736. The compensation package is derived from the regional KIPP Nashville Public Schools pay scale. This position is exempt and follows a 10-month work schedule.
• Robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, supplemental insurance, and life insurance policy options.
• Application for 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%.
• Vacation package 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.

Application

To apply, please visit https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/KIPP/nashville. For any questions, contact recruiting@kippnashville.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.