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Tennessee K–12 Teaching Jobs

656+ open K-12 teaching jobs across 149 Tennessee school districts. Browse by city, district, or subject - updated daily.

districts hiring
133
Median posted pay
$42,680

Based on 263 posted roles

Peak posting window
Mar–May

Trailing 12 months of postings

Tennessee teacher salary snapshot

Based on 263 active Tennessee listings with pay disclosed on this site.

$42,680

annual median, all roles

The median disclosed salary across Tennessee is $42,680, based on 267 active listings with pay information. Classroom Teacher is the most common role in current listings.

Hiring demand in Tennessee

Live counts from active listings on this site.

Tennessee has 656 active K–12 Teaching Jobs. Leadership & Learning Support accounts for 25% of listings. Nashville has the most active listings, while Nashville has the most recent postings.

Cities in Tennessee

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School districts in Tennessee

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Fresh openings in Tennessee

Newest K-12 and district roles published across the state.

High School English Teacher

Memphis, Tennessee · Full Time

Description Company Overview KIPP Memphis Public Schools is part of KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program), a national network of tuition-free, open-enrollment, public schools that are successful in helping students from educationally underserved communities develop the knowledge, skills, character, and habits needed to...

Compensation not listed

Early Learning Center Associate Teacher

Franklin, Tennessee · Full Time

Description School Profile The Early Learning Center (ELC) at Battle Ground Academy, located in Franklin, Tennessee, is a co-educational, independent school serving Pre-K students. As part of Battle Ground Academy (PreK–12), the ELC fosters curiosity, intellect, and character within an inclusive learning community....

Compensation not listed

Returning Substitute Teacher - Nashville, TN

Nashville, Tennessee · Temporary

Set your own schedule, earn up to $220/day, and make a real difference in your community. Become a substitute teacher in Denver, CO and create powerful moments that shift students’ perception of what’s possible. We are currently accepting applications for the 2026-27 school year, and you can start the interview...

$170 - $220/day

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Frequently asked questions

There are 656 active K–12 Teaching Jobs in Tennessee, across 94 cities.

The median disclosed pay is $42,680 across 267 listings in Tennessee. Classroom Teacher has a median of $50,000.

Requirements in Tennessee can vary by role and employer, so candidates should confirm the required license, certificate, or credentials for each posting. Review the license and credential requirements section for the official agency resource before applying.

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Nashville, Memphis, and Chattanooga have the most active listings in Tennessee.

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License and credential requirements in Tennessee

The Tennessee Department of Education’s Office of Educator Licensure and Preparation provides the official information for obtaining, renewing, and advancing Tennessee educator licenses. Candidates can use this page to access current licensure guidance and submit applications or other license actions electronically through TNCompass.

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