STEM Preparatory Academy·Nashville, Tennessee
The teacher will facilitate instruction for high school students, including personalized learning time and curriculum planning. They are also responsible for tracking academic and behavioral data while providing mentorship and social-emotional support to an assigned cohort of students.
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Why Choose STEM Preparatory Academy?
At STEM Prep, we are more than a school — we are a community committed to excellence, equity, and empowerment. As a public charter school serving middle and high school students from diverse backgrounds, our mission is to create an inclusive environment where every student is encouraged to learn, lead, and thrive.
We invest deeply in our educators because we know great teachers change lives. When you join our team, you join a mission-driven community that values growth, collaboration, and innovation.
💰 $7,000-$10,000 signing bonus for applicable roles 👶 Discounted on-site childcare available through Little Wonders 📘 Comprehensive two-week onboarding plan 🏥 MNPS benefits and TCRS retirement 🎯 Dedicated coaching and professional support 🌟 Performance bonuses for TVAAS Levels 4 and 5 🎉 Longevity bonuses at 3, 5, and 10 years 🧑🏽🏫 $3,000 stipends for department chairs and mentor teachers
At STEM Prep, you’ll join an academically excellent and supportive community dedicated to your growth as an educator. Through personalized coaching and high-quality professional development, we invest in you so you can make the greatest impact for students.
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📚 planning & instruction
Teach 3 of 4 classes on an alternating A/B 90-minute block schedule, serving students every other day within your assigned content area.
Facilitate one 30-minute Personalized Learning Time (PLT) block focused on intervention, enrichment, credit recovery, or targeted skill development.
Engage in unit internalization and curriculum planning using school-adopted materials; submit weekly lesson plan arcs with rigorous objectives, aligned assessments, and teacher exemplars.
Collaborate during your daily planning block, including:
Co-planning with department members
Weekly coaching meetings
Biweekly Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings to analyze academic data
Track and analyze academic and behavioral data using school-wide systems and maintain timely grade submissions.
Implement supports and accommodations for English Language Learners (ELL) and students with diverse learning needs.
Utilize instructional technology platforms (e.g., Google Suite, Infinite Campus, Kickboard) to support instruction and communication.
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Estimated additional time commitment outside the standard workday is approximately 30 hours per school year (may vary).
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🤝 commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
STEM Preparatory Academy is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization where students and staff thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Join us in shaping the next generation of leaders — one student, one classroom, one futur
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and have the ability to secure a teaching permit or hold an active Tennessee teaching license. Applicants must also pass a background check and be authorized to work in the United States.
Market context
In Tennessee, classroom teacher roles are often shaped by steady school staffing needs and the need to support student learning across grade levels. These positions can be competitive because districts look for candidates who meet state-aligned education or testing requirements and can bring classroom experience, basic technology skills, and student support experience. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm which qualification path you meet before applying.
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