2026-27 Middle School Support Teacher

Job Description

Responsibilities of a KIPP Nashville Support Teacher include, but are not limited to:

Flexibly Support Student Learning - primarily as an in-building Substitute Teacher

• Engage flexibly and adaptively to the needs of students across the school per the discretion of the Principal

• This engagement could include, but is not limited to covering a classroom when a teacher is out, pulling small groups for intervention, moving into classroom positions should a staff member transition during the school year, classroom observations, and supporting school-wide procedures such as lunch, arrival, and dismissal.

Curriculum Development and Instruction

• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of individual students

Commitment to School and Classroom Culture

• Work collaboratively with your school team and those across KIPP Nashville

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

• 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 families, as needed

• 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

• Pursue challenging professional goals each year

• 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

Desired Experience

• Valid Tennessee teaching license OR clear pathway to state certification (Highly Preferred)

• Commitment to working with students from educationally under-resourced communities

• Bachelor’s degree (Required)

• Pass Criminal Background Check

• Experience and demonstrated success teaching students from educationally under-resourced communities (Highly Preferred)

• Experience and demonstrated success teaching students from educationally under-resourced communities (Highly Preferred)

Desired Characteristics

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

• 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

• Eagerness to collaborate and problem-solve with a variety of stakeholders

• Demonstrate commitment to continue their professional development individually

• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit, be flexible, and willing to go above and beyond to meet the varied needs of students

• Passionate about data-driven instruction

• Demonstrates excitement in growing students into their highest selves

Additional Information

Compensation

Our comprehensive compensation package includes life insurance and long-term disability coverage provided by KIPP Nashville, voluntary medical and dental plans, in addition to retirement benefits and an annual salary increase. 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 schedule.

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.