SUMMARY

As an ELL Teacher at STEM Preparatory Academy, you will play a vital role in shaping the literacy skills of our diverse student body. This position is essential in fostering a love for reading and writing while supporting our mission of delivering high-quality education to all students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Education, or a related field; teaching certification preferred.
• Experience working with children, particularly in an educational setting.
• Strong understanding of literacy education principles and special education practices.
• Familiarity with curriculum development processes and learning management systems (LMS).
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive environment for all learners.
• Proficiency in using learning technology to enhance instruction

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Required

• Foster a positive classroom environment that encourages student participation and collaboration.
• Support fidelity of Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs), including language goal progress monitoring, and consistency of data collection across all grade levels.
• Implement ELL accommodation implementation across all content areas.
• Engage with a dynamic team of ELL teachers, focusing on quality service delivery models, ELL best practices, and content specific language supports.
• Provide instructional best practices for ELL students through attending high-quality PD, facilitated to all school-based teachers and leaders.
• Deliver Differentiated Instruction – Use research-based strategies to modify content, assessments, and classroom activities to meet students’ diverse needs.
• Engage with a Dynamic Team of Educators – Collaborate with general education teachers, ExEd colleagues, and instructional coaches to implement best practices.
• Provide Small-Group and One-on-One Support – Work closely with students to strengthen academic and behavioral skills based on their individual needs.
• Facilitate Communication with Families – Build strong relationships with parents/guardians to support student learning and advocacy.
• Administer and Support State Testing – Serve as a test administrator for state-mandated assessments (WIDA ACCESS, TNReady, etc.).
• Foster a Motivating, Inclusive, and Structured Learning Environment – Ensure a safe and supportive classroom culture where all students thrive.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to continuously improve teaching practices.
• Contribute to a culture of accountability and high expectations within the school.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Education, or a related field; teaching certification preferred.
• Experience working with children, particularly in an educational setting.
• Strong understanding of literacy education principles and special education practices.
• Familiarity with curriculum development processes and learning management systems (LMS).
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive environment for all learners.
• Proficiency in using learning technology to enhance instruction.

If you are passionate about empowering students through quality education and are ready to make a difference at STEM Preparatory Academy, we invite you to apply today!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52,022.00 - $89,879.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you understand you will be emailed by Deshawn from devans@stemprepacademy.org once you apply ?
• Do you understand you will be promoted to apply on our ATS system for HR purposes ?

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• ESL Certification (Required)
• Teaching Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Nashville, TN 37210 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Nashville, TN 37210: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In perso