Licensed Physical Education Teacher

Nashville Classical East opened in July 2013 with one grade, Kindergarten. Since then, the school has grown to enroll 550 scholars in Grades K-8 and become the city’s most popular elementary school, enrolling families from 26 unique Zip Codes. In the past five years, the school has been named the city’s best nonprofit by the Nashville Business Journal, a Tennessee Reward School by the TN Department of Education, achieved top 5% growth in the state in both Math and ELA, and awarded 3 Blue Ribbon Awards for Teaching Excellence—more than any other school in the city. The school has also been profiled in The Tennessean, Newsweek, and in Doug Lemov’s books Teach Like A Champion 3.0 and Reconnect.

About the Role

Nashville Classical seeks a Middle School Physical Education Teacher who is 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

• Teach a rotating Related Arts/Specials schedule, which typically includes 2-4 hours of teaching per day and/or supporting other duties such as lunch, recess, small group tutoring, and/or detention.
• Internalize and execute common curricula, including unit plans, lesson plans, and materials.
• Implement school-wide systems for scholar culture.
• Communicate regularly with families and attend quarterly events in the evenings, such as Report Card Conferences and Cultural Heritage Nights.
• Engage in ongoing professional development, including at least 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 July 14th, 2025.
• Do whatever it takes to achieve the mission of Nashville Classical.

Requirements

• Valid Tennessee teaching license in PE/Health with the appropriate endorsement.
• 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.

Pay

Nashville Classical pays 5% above the local school district, with base salaries for teachers ranging from $55,670 - $89,877. Teachers receive a 5% raise each year.

Benefits

• Three generous medical plan options.
• Full state retirement benefits.
• Yearly stipends for teacher-leader roles, extracurricular clubs, coaching, and additional roles.
• A MacBook computer and all necessary classroom supplies.
• A $500 discretionary budget for classroom purchases.

Schedule

• Daily teaching schedule: 7:17am - 3:37pm.
• Ongoing professional development, including at least one session weekly until 4:30pm.
• 3 weeks of summer professional development starting July 14th, 2025.