Licensed Elementary Teacher: 2026-2027

The ideal candidate possesses:

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

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

The Competencies

Nashville Classical pays 5% above our local school district and offers employees a competitve raise each year. For teachers, base salaries range from $55,670 - $93,417. Teachers can select from three generous medical plans and are eligible for full state retirement benefits. This position will follow a 10-month schedule.

We also offer yearly stipends for teacher-leader roles, extracurricular clubs, coaching and additional roles. We offer all employees a Macbook computer, all necessary classroom supplies, and a $500 discretionary budget for classroom purchases.

As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Internalize and execute common curricula, including unit plans, lesson plans, and materials.