High School STEM Teacher

High School STEM Teacher for City School of Nashville (formerly Templeton Academy)

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

City School of Nashville (formerly Templeton Academy) is seeking a full-time teacher who is excited for the opportunity to teach high school science and math in a progressive and inclusive project-based learning environment. City School teachers are revolutionizing the way students learn by mentoring the critical thinking and problem-solving skills they need to thrive in college, career, and life. We do this through a social-emotional learning program that addresses the whole student, project-based learning showcasing student voice and choice, and fieldwork, in which students use the city as a classroom at least once a week.

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate High School STEM Teacher for a full-time, on-site role at our downtown Nashville campus. The STEM Teacher will design and deliver engaging lessons in high school science classes (Physics and Biology) and math classes (Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Precalculus), create a positive and inclusive classroom environment, and support the academic and personal growth of students. Key responsibilities include lesson planning, providing individualized support, evaluating student progress, and fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills among a diverse group of learners.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to ***email_hidden***.

Duties:

• To plan and teach courses as outlined by the Head of School
• Use Gold Standard Project Based Learning to design and teach each course culminating in a high-quality exhibition at the end of each term.
• Create, revise and use curriculum aligned with core competencies
• Use our LMS consistently and effectively to ensure clear communication with parents and students.
• Consistently follow grading and feedback guidelines and submit and meet submission deadlines.
• Use Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to differentiate instruction within the classroom and provide early intervention when challenges occur.
• Follow existing protocols related to academic and/or behavioral concerns.
• Use student individualized learning plans to guide instruction.
• Serve as advisor to a group of 10-12 students.

Additional Duties/Expectations include:

• Timeliness and professionalism in dress and communication.
• Enthusiastic support of the school mission and the academic, emotional, and social growth of students.
• Personal growth mindset, compassion, positivity, belief that every student is capable and has strengths, transparent and respectful written and oral communication, and love of learning are all key for this role.

Compensation: Determined by experience

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM field (Master’s degree preferred)
• Significant experience teaching science at the high school level, specifically physics and biology. Experience with project-based learning in a progressive, inclusive environment preferred.
• Demonstrable success teaching math and science to students across ability levels.
• Proven commitment to equity, inclusion, and a personal approach that values all people and respects differences concerning race, ethnicity, nationality, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ability, and socio-economic circumstance.
• Competency in social and emotional learning. Engaging students of all backgrounds and abilities and recognizing that differentiation is a tool for meeting students where they are, for whom they are, and helping them thrive academically, emotionally, socially, and culturally.
• A self-starter mindset valuing both initiative and collaboration