2026-27 Middle School Multilingual Teacher

Required Experience/Certifications

Valid Tennessee teaching license with English as a Second Language Pre-K-12 (490) endorsement

OR proof of enrollment in a job-embedded Educator Preparation Program

Conferred Bachelor’s degree

Pass a Criminal Background Check

Desired Qualities

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary for first year teachers begins at $55,070; those with a conferred advanced degree begins at $60,695. 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%.

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

The ML Teacher will manage a caseload for students acquiring the English language and provide Direct Services to those students. The ML Teacher will provide critical guidance to Lead Teachers to ensure that all staff are complying with Individualized Learning Plans and meeting the needs of  multilingual students.

Multilingual Language Learner Teacher Collaboration and Services

ML Teacher will  provide a variety of Direct Services such as: ELD Sheltered, Content Based Instruction, Structured English Instruction, and other TNDOE approved Service Models. depending on school and student needs

Meet with general education teachers to answer questions, provide strategies and supports, as needed, give  input for Individualized learning plans, collaborate on lesson plans, and track student progress towards student’s ILP goals.

Work with General Education teachers to adapt and differentiate weekly lesson plans, assessments and homework to meet individual student goals.

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

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

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