2026-27 Middle School Science Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Experience

Valid Tennessee teaching license OR proof of enrollment in a job-embedded Educator Preparation Program

Conferred Bachelor’s degree

Pass Criminal Background Check

Desired Qualities

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary for first year teachers begins at $56,171; those with a conferred advanced degree begins at $61,909. Salary is commensurate with experience. Staff members receive up to a 2% yearly raise. 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.

Adoption/Parental Caregiver Leave- up to 10 weeks parental leave for the primary caregiver and 2 weeks parental leave for the secondary caregiver paid at 100%.

JOB DESCRIPTION

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

Curriculum Development and Instruction

Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of individual students

Use progress-monitoring tools to analyze student results for the purpose of modifying and adjusting strategies and programming

Use data to inform instructional decisions

Location:

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

Salary Range:

BA Scale $56,171-$92,970 | MA+ Scale $61,909 -$100,974

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