Elementary K-5 Teacher: 2026-2027

About the Role

Nashville Classical seeks educators who are committed to working hard, having fun, and making history. Our team educates a diverse community through a joyful, rigorous curriculum and within a structured, intentional culture, building a foundation of knowledge and habits for high school, college, and life.

Responsibilities

• Internalize and execute common curricula, including unit plans, lesson plans, and materials.
• Build achievement-oriented cultures during key moments like morning motivation, lunch, recess, and closing circle.
• Implement school-wide systems for scholar culture.
• Communicate regularly with families and attend quarterly evening events, such as Report Card Conferences and Cultural Heritage Nights.
• Engage in ongoing professional development, including once weekly until 4:30pm.
• Commit to teaching a daily schedule from 7:17am - 3:37pm.
• Commit to attending 3 weeks of summer professional development starting in July, 2024.
• Do whatever it takes to achieve the mission of Nashville Classical.

Requirements

• Valid Tennessee teaching license with the appropriate endorsement, or a clear pathway toward Tennessee state certification.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Full-time teaching experience in a school setting.

Qualifications

Experience and demonstrated success teaching in a high-performing school, serving a culturally and socioeconomically diverse school community is highly preferred.

Skills

The ideal candidate is:

• Adaptable
• Attentive to detail
• Enthusiastic
• Proactive
• An eager listener
• Open to feedback
• Committed to building a diverse community

Pay

Nashville Classical pays 5% above our local school district. For teachers, base salaries range from $55,670 - $93,417. Teachers can earn yearly stipends for teacher-leader roles, extracurricular clubs, coaching, and additional roles.

Benefits

• Competitive annual raise.
• Three generous medical plan options.
• Full state retirement benefits.
• MacBook computer.
• All necessary classroom supplies.
• $500 discretionary budget for classroom purchases.

Schedule

This position follows a 10-month schedule with a daily teaching commitment from 7:17am - 3:37pm, including 3 weeks of summer professional development starting in July 2024.