What are the responsibilities and job description for the ELA Teacher- High School position at Nurses Middle College Nashville?
NursesMC Overview :
Nurses Middle College (NursesMC) is on a mission to transform lives and improve patient care by putting students from backgrounds underrepresented in healthcare on a path to a nursing career. Modeled on the network’s flagship school in Providence, RI, NursesMC™-Nashville will give students a rich, hands-on, rigorous educational experience unlike any other.
- Nursing content will be infused throughout the curriculum.
- Students will engage in learning experiences at area healthcare facilities, including a 40-plus-hour clinical internship.
- Nurses and other area health professionals will teach and mentor students.
- All students will earn a certified nursing assistant (CNA) certificate or other healthcare workforce credential so they can earn while they learn.
- Students will dually enroll in college courses at no cost. They will learn what it takes to succeed in college and earn credits they can transfer to reduce the time and money they spend earning a degree.
The school will be open to all Davidson County students who complete the 8th grade. Enrollees will meet all standard graduation requirements in addition to graduating with a minimum of three college credits and a CNA certificate. On average, graduates of the flagship campus earn 16 college credits and many begin working—as CNAs, medical assistants, and even emergency medical technicians—while still in high school.
Position Overview :
The ELA Teacher at NursesMC™ plays a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, student-centered, data informed instruction aligned with the organization’s mission to prepare a diverse and professional nursing workforce. This role involves implementing rigorous instructional strategies, fostering a culture of learning, and supporting students' academic, social, and emotional growth. Teachers at NursesMC™ work collaboratively with school leadership, colleagues, and families to ensure students excel academically and develop the skills necessary for future success in the nursing and healthcare fields. By employing data-driven practices, evidence-based teaching methods, and differentiated instruction, the Teacher will contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and equity within the classroom and broader school community.
Our ideal candidate will have the following qualities :
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Licensure Requirements (Tennessee Department of Education) :
Candidates must meet one of the following criteria :
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BENEFITS :
NursesMC-Nashville offers a versatile benefit package to all eligible employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance plans; an integrated Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) plan; Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option; Retirement 403(b) Plan; Teacher Pension Plan; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); FICA, Medicare and State Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) programs; paid holidays; paid time off (PTO); and professional development opportunities. NursesMC-Nashville is loyal and committed to employees, and the provision of a robust benefits package is just one way in which we prove that commitment.
Nurses Middle College Nashville does not engage in discriminatory employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, or national origin, nor in actions to refuse or deny the full and equal enjoyment of goods, facilities and accommodations available to the public, based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, or national origin. As an equal opportunity employer, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are at the core of who we are. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve where everyone feels empowered as we celebrate multiple approaches and points of view. We are committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination.
Salary : $56,600
