Middle School Math Teacher (25-26)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university
• Valid state teaching license/certification (Tennessee or Mississippi), or a commitment to enroll in an approved alternative certification program upon hire
• Strong ability to navigate instructional technology and data systems
• Strong ability to design and deliver instruction using a variety of digital tools and learning platforms
• Openness to giving and receiving frequent, actionable feedback as part of a continuous improvement culture
• A demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning, growth, and professional development

THE PERSON

• Deep belief in and commitment to RePublic Schools’ mission and values
• Conviction that belonging and academic excellence go hand in hand
• Relentless drive for strong results and continuous improvement
• Belief that high expectations + accountability + support = scholar success

THE MUST HAVES

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university
• Valid state teaching license/certification (Tennessee or Mississippi), or a commitment to enroll in an approved alternative certification program upon hire
• Strong ability to navigate instructional technology and data systems
• Strong ability to design and deliver instruction using a variety of digital tools and learning platforms
• Openness to giving and receiving frequent, actionable feedback as part of a continuous improvement culture
• A demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning, growth, and professional development

THE MUST HAVE BELIEFS

• Deep belief in and commitment to RePublic Schools’ mission and values
• Conviction that belonging and academic excellence go hand in hand
• Relentless drive for strong results and continuous improvement
• Belief that high expectations + accountability + support = scholar success

Pay

This position is a salaried position; salary offers commensurate with experience. The starting salary for a first-year teacher in Jackson, MS is $47,895 and Nashville, TN is $53,610.

Schedule

Employees receive 10 days of Paid Time Off, in addition to network closures. This includes 8 personal leave days and 2 mental health days.

Benefits

• Retirement Plans: Employees may participate in TCRS retirement plan in Nashville, TN, or the Principal retirement plan in Jackson, MS.
• Paid Time Off: 10 days of Paid Time Off, in addition to network closures. This includes 8 personal leave days and 2 mental health days.
• Paid Leave Programming: In the event an employee needs to take maternity or paternity leave, RePublic Schools provides paid medical leave based on length of service. Employees who have been employed for less than one year are eligible for up to 4 weeks of leave at 100% pay. Employees with more than one year of service are eligible for up to 9 weeks of leave at 100% pay, followed by an additional 3 weeks at 40% pay.
• Comprehensive Benefits Program: RePublic Schools provides $10,000 in employer-paid life insurance at 100% coverage. Additionally, the organization offers term life and disability insurance, as well as Carrot Fertility benefits, with 100% of the premiums covered by RePublic Schools.

Fun Fact

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