2025-26 Associate Teacher

Company Description

Location: KIPP Antioch College Prep Elementary & KIPP Antioch Global Elementary

Salary: $46,800

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 3 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools and we are excited to open our doors to one additional elementary school in 2025 in response to strong community demand.

The mission of KIPP Nashville is together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence they need to pursue the paths they choose - college, career and beyond - so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. Our core values are GROWTH, TEAM, and SHINE. If you share in this belief and values, if you have a proven willingness to do what it takes for students to be their best, if you thrive in an environment that is both collaborative and entrepreneurial, then you are already a KIPPster.

Position Overview

Associate Teachers are full-time employees who learn and work alongside Lead Teachers in K-1 classrooms. Associate Teachers may flexibly support student learning.

Job Description

”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 with the collection of data and academic monitoring during core instruction
• Lead small-group instruction in partnership with Lead Teacher(s)
• Perform clerical duties that serve to advance student learning (i.e. academic and behavioral data entry, make copies, grading, etc)
• Scaffolded teaching responsibilities in Social Studies, Science, and/or other non-core content areas.
• Demonstrate passion for pedagogy

Commitment to School and Classroom Culture

• Work collaboratively with your school team and those across KIPP Nashville
• Help maintain school-wide culture that best fits the needs of our students, teachers and families
• Perform clerical duties that serve to advance student learning (i.e. academic and behavioral data entry, make copies, grading, etc)
• Attend and participate in all staff meetings and communicate openly with staff
• Develop positive rapport with students
• Create and foster a positive and calm learning environment
• Enforce, uphold, and exhibit school’s values, student management policies and culture

Family Engagement

• Establish and maintain strong communication lines with all parents and share progress
• Be available for open houses, parent teacher conferences and other events involving parents
• Make oneself available to students, parents and other staff members

Growth Mindset

• Demonstrate commitment to professional growth as a teacher
• Willing to offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues in order to create a professional working atmosphere that is conducive to change and improvement
• Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including pre-service training over the summer and weekly during the academic year (held during school hours)

Qualifications

Required Experience & Qualifications

• A Conferred Bachelor's Degree
• Undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or higher (preferred)
• 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

• Firm belief in affirming the identity of students, families, and staff
• Passionate and committed to being a leader for racial justice and equity, and teaching in a school committed to anti-racism
• Passionate about data-driven instruction
• Demonstrates excitement in growing students into their highest self
• Superb personal organization skills to keep on top of deadlines and measures of accountability
• Team player: demonstrates maturity, growth mindset, strong work ethic, follow-through, flexibility, professionalism and consistent attendance
• 1-2 years of experience working with kids
• Experience working with students from educationally under-resourced communities (Preferred)

Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits

• The salary for Associate Teachers is $46,800. To establish equitable 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%.
• Teachers are provided with laptop computers with access to the internet and or email to assist them in performing their job responsibilities.

Apply online at https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/KIPP/nashville. Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

KIPP Nashville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual preference, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.