2025-26 Elementary PE Teacher at KIPP

Nashville, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Dec, 25

Salary

98000.0

Posted On

16 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Curriculum Development, Instruction, Data Analysis, Collaboration, Communication, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Growth Mindset, Family Engagement, Student Engagement

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Company Description Location: Antioch Salary Range: BA Scale $55,000-$90,000 | MA+ Scale $60,000-$98,000 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 these beliefs 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. Job Description ”Day in the life” responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 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 Use progress-monitoring tools to analyze student results for the purpose of modifying and adjusting strategies and programming Use data to inform instructional decisions Provide students with daily feedback on mastery performance in character and academics and plan for individual learning needs Demonstrate strong pedagogy 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 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 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 Qualifications Required Experience Valid Tennessee teaching license OR proof of enrollment in a job-embedded Educator Preparation Program Conferred Bachelor’s degree Pass Criminal Background Check Desired Qualities Commitment to working with students from educationally under-resourced communities (highly preferred) Experience and demonstrated success teaching students from educationally under-resourced communities (highly preferred) At least two years of teaching experience (preferred) Passionate about data-driven instruction Unwavering commitment to KIPP Nashville’s mission, core values, students, families, and community Demonstrates excitement in growing students into their highest selves and believes that providing students with an excellent education is our largest lever as educators to wholly improve student outcomes Eagerness to collaborate and problem-solve with a variety of stakeholders Demonstrate commitment to continue their professional development individually Demonstrates excitement in growing students into their highest selves Additional Information Compensation and Benefits KIPP Nashville is committed to offering competitive compensation, providing salaries that are 5% more competitive for individuals with both bachelor's and master's degrees. Starting salary for first year teachers begins at $55,070; those with a conferred advanced degree begins at $60,695. Salary is commensurate with experience. Staff members receive up to a 2% yearly raise. To establish consistent 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. Certificated staff are eligible for the Master Teacher Program after two consecutive years of employment with KIPP Nashville. Master teachers receive a $5,000 stipend and $2,000 towards professional development. 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.

Responsibilities

The Elementary PE Teacher will plan and implement instructional strategies that cater to the diverse learning needs of students. They will also work collaboratively with the school team to foster a positive school culture and engage families in the educational process.