Middle School - Science Teacher (2026-2027 Opportunity)

Position Responsibilities

• Design and implement rigorous unit plans and lessons that meet the needs of all students with clear, standard aligned objectives and appropriate assessments to gauge student comprehension
• Participate in bi-weekly coaching meetings to internalize content, teaching moves, and classroom management to improve your practice
• Participate in a collaborative learning environment with other team members including grade level work, content teams, and professional development throughout the school year
• Execute school based duties that can include student conferences, arrival and dismissal, transitions, lunch duty, and other assigned by the school leadership team

Qualifications

• Passionate about developing young scientists
• Loves working with students who need the most support
• Flexible
• Coachable
• Wants to grow as a teacher

Experience and Certification

• Minimum of two years teaching experience preferred, but not required
• Previous experience with diverse student populations or in an urban setting preferred
• Bachelor's degree is required
• Candidates must have either (a) valid Tennessee teaching license with the appropriate content endorsement to teach Science, or (b) a valid out of state license that can successfully be transferred to Tennessee within 90 days of employment, or (c) demonstrate you are on track to complete the necessary steps towards certification in Tennessee

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with the potential for a signing bonus and up to 10% on base salary each year through performance-based compensation plan
• Master Teacher program after 3 years with the potential to earn up to $100,000 and receive a $1,500 professional development stipend
• Robust and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, supplemental insurance, life insurance policy options, and mental health benefits
• Access to the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System pension plan (TCRS)
• Defined contribution 403b plan with LEAD matching up to 5%

Pay and Schedule

• Performance-based compensation plan
• Time off package including 30 paid days during the school year (including holidays, fall break, thanksgiving break, winter break, spring break), and up to 10 PTO days during the school year for school-year employees
• Parental leave - 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of paid parental leave (adoption, foster care)
• Laptop computers with access to the internet and email provided