2026-27 Associate Teacher

Required Experience & Qualifications

A Conferred Bachelor's Degree

Commitment to KIPP Nashville’s mission, students, families, and community

Commitment to working with students from educationally under-resourced communities

Pass Criminal Background Check

Desired Qualities

Compensation and Benefits

The salary for Associate Teachers is $47,736.

To establish consistent salary practices, the compensation package is derived from the regional KIPP Nashville Public Schools pay scale. This position is exempt and will follow a 10-month work schedule.

Robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, supplemental insurance,  and life insurance policy options. Application for these benefits may be made immediately upon employment. The policy is effective upon the first of the month following the first day of work.

Certificated staff have access to the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System pension plan (TCRS). Eligible employees contribute 5% and KIPP matches up to 6%. Employees may also be eligible for 401k in which KIPP will contribute 5%.

The vacation package for salaried employees includes 29 paid days throughout the 10 month work schedule (including holidays, fall break, spring break,  thanksgiving break, winter break, as well as summer break. In addition employees in this role are allotted 6 PTO days. Employees are allotted an additional 2 days after every 2 consecutive years of employment. Eligible staff members receive payment for unused PTO days at the end of the fiscal year.

”Day in the life” responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Curriculum Development and Instruction

In collaboration with grade level team, plan and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum that assesses students’ progress

Support the collection of data to inform instructional decisions

Lead small-group instruction in partnership with Lead Teacher(s)

Perform clerical duties, as needed, that serve to advance student learning

Location: ALL Location Openings (North Nashville, East Nashville, Antioch)

Starting Salary Range = $47,736

About KIPP Nashville Public Schools

KIPP Nashville Public Schools is a network of high-performing, free, open-enrollment K-12 schools that has been committed to positively affecting student outcomes in Nashville since 2005. KIPP Nashville is part of the acclaimed KIPP Network, which educates 100,000+ students nationwide and supports students from Pre-Kindergarten through college, career and beyond. Through the KIPP Forward program, our team helps students identify their career of highest aspiration and develop the skills and confidence to chase their dreams. KIPP Nashville currently operates

4 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools

and educates over 3,000 students in the Nashville metropolitan area.