2026-27 Middle School Support Teacher

About the role

KIPP Nashville Public Schools is a network of high-performing, free, open enrollment K-12 schools committed to positively affecting student outcomes in Nashville since 2005. The mission is to 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.

Full-time

Grade Level: Middle

Start Date: Immediate opening

Department: Teacher

Compensation: USD 47736 - USD 47736 - yearly

Job Description

• Flexibly Support Student Learning - primarily as an in-building Substitute Teacher
• Engage flexibly and adaptively to the needs of students across the school per the discretion of the Principal
• This engagement could include, but is not limited to covering a classroom when a teacher is out, pulling small groups for intervention, moving into classroom positions should a staff member transition during the school year, classroom observations, and supporting school-wide procedures such as lunch, arrival, and dismissal.
• 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
• 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
• Create and foster a positive and calm learning environment
• Enforce, uphold, and exhibit school’s values, student management policies and culture
• Family Engagement
• Establish and maintain strong communication lines with families, as needed
• 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 (held during school hours)

Qualifications

• Desired Experience
• Valid Tennessee teaching license OR clear pathway to state certification (Highly Preferred)
• Commitment to working with students from educationally under-resourced communities
• Bachelor’s degree (Required)
• Pass Criminal Background Check
• Experience and demonstrated success teaching students from educationally under-resourced communities (Highly Preferred)
• Desired Characteristics
• Unwavering commitment to KIPP Nashville’s mission, students, families, and community
• Firm belief in affirming the identity of students, families and staff
• Passionate and committed to being a leader for racial justice and equity, and teaching in a school committed to anti-racism
• Eagerness to collaborate and problem-solve with a variety of stakeholders
• Demonstrate commitment to continue their professional development individually
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit, be flexible, and willing to go above and beyond to meet the varied needs of students
• Passionate about data-driven instruction
• Demonstrates excitement in growing students into their highest selves

Additional Information

• Compensation
• Our comprehensive compensation package includes life insurance and long-term disability coverage provided by KIPP Nashville, voluntary medical and dental plans, in addition to retirement benefits and an annual salary increase. To establish equitable salary practices, the compensation package is derived from the regional KIPP Nashville Public Schools pay scale.
• The position is exempt and will follow a 10-month schedule.

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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.