2026-27 Middle School Physical Education Teacher

Passionate about data-driven instruction

Unwavering commitment to KIPP Nashville’s mission, core values, students, families, and community

Demonstrates excitement in growing students into their highest selves and believes that providing students with an excellent education is our largest lever as educators to wholly improve student outcomes

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%.

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

Help develop school-wide culture that best fits the needs of our students, teachers and families

Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including pre-service training over the summer and weekly during the academic year

Location: 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.