Elementary Teacher
About the School
Nashville Classical opened in July 2013 with one grade, Kindergarten. Since then, the school has grown to enroll 750 scholars in Grades K‑8 across two campuses. It has become the city’s most popular elementary school, drawing families from 28 unique ZIP codes. In the past five years the school has been named the city’s best nonprofit by the Nashville Business Journal, designated a Tennessee Reward School by the TN Department of Education, achieved top 5% growth in the state in both Math and ELA, awarded three Blue Ribbon Awards for Teaching Excellence (the most in the city), and profiled in The Tennessean, Newsweek, and Doug Lemov’s books Teach Like A Champion 3.0 and Reconnect.
About the Role
We are hiring immediately for a certified elementary teacher for the 2026‑2027 school year, with a signing bonus for certified candidates. The mission is to educate a diverse community through a joyful, rigorous curriculum within a structured, intentional culture that builds 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 such as morning motivation, lunch, recess, and closing circle.
- Implement school‑wide systems for scholar culture.
- Communicate regularly with families and attend quarterly evening events (e.g., Report Card Conferences, Cultural Heritage Nights).
- Engage in ongoing professional development, including weekly sessions until 4:30 p.m.
- Commit to a daily teaching schedule from 7:17 a.m. to 3:37 p.m.
- Do whatever it takes to achieve the mission of Nashville Classical.
Qualifications
- Valid Tennessee teaching license with the appropriate endorsement.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Full‑time teaching experience in a school setting.
- Experience and demonstrated success teaching in a high‑performing school serving a culturally and socioeconomically diverse community is highly preferred.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance options.
- Paid parental leave.
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Employer‑paid long‑term disability and life insurance.
- Paid Time Off.
- Retirement investing.
- Monthly fitness subsidies for YMCA and ClassPass.
- Signing bonus for certified candidates.
- Macbook computer for all employees.
- All necessary classroom supplies.
- $500 discretionary budget for classroom purchases.
Pay
Nashville Classical pays 5% above the local school district. For the 2025‑2026 school year, base teacher salaries range from $55,670 to $89,877. Teachers can select from three generous medical plans and are eligible for full state retirement benefits. Yearly stipends are available for teacher‑leader roles, extracurricular clubs, coaching, and additional roles.
Schedule
This position follows a 10‑month schedule, with a daily teaching day from 7:17 a.m. to 3:37 p.m.