Job Description

High School Teacher Opportunities (2026-2027 School Year)

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Location:

Nashville, Tennessee

Employment Type:

Full-time, in-person (10-month position)

Start Date:

July 2026

Posting Date:

December 5th, 2025

Join the STEM Preparatory Academy High School Team

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STEM Preparatory Academy is seeking

experienced, mission-driven educators

for the 2026-2027 school year. We are hiring across multiple high school content areas, including:

Advanced Placement (AP) & Honors Teachers

General Education Teachers

in:

+ Math
+ Science
+ English
+ Spanish
+ Computer Science

Exceptional Education (ExEd)

English Language Learners (ELL)

If you are a passionate, skilled educator looking to work in an academically rigorous, supportive, and diverse environment--we want to meet you.

Why STEM Prep?

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At STEM Prep, we are more than a school--we are a mission-driven community committed to excellence, equity, and empowerment. We serve students from diverse backgrounds with the belief that

every student can excel

when supported by great teachers.


We invest deeply in our educators because we know great teaching changes lives.

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What We Offer

$3,000 signing bonus

for applicable roles

Pay scale 5% above MNPS beginning January 2026

On-site childcare

through Little Wonders

Comprehensive two-week onboarding & training

Full

MNPS benefits

+

TCRS retirement

Dedicated coaching

and ongoing professional development

Performance bonuses

for TVAAS Levels 4 & 5

Longevity bonuses

at 3, 5, and 10 years ?

$3,000 stipends

for mentor teachers and department chairs

At STEM Prep, you'll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. Your professional development is a priority--we invest in you so you can invest in students.

What You'll Do

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High School Teachers at STEM Prep:

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Instruction & Planning

Teach on an A/B block schedule with 90-minute class periods Utilize school-adopted curricula and internalize units through structured planning Submit weekly lesson plan arcs with exemplars Analyze academic and behavior data to drive instruction Facilitate intervention blocks using tools such as ? Lexia, Aleks,or other programs
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Collaboration

Participate in weekly coaching Attend biweekly department PLCs Co-plan with team members and co-teachers
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School Culture & Duties

Maintain an 8:00 AM-4:00 PM workday Participate in morning arrival/dismissal duties Serve weekly lunch duty on rotation Attend Monday/Friday Staff Huddles Join monthly family engagement events Deliver Morning Mindfulness SEL lessons Support Circle, Club Days, Walk & Talks, and student events
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Student Relationships

Model school values and maintain consistent Tier 1 classroom management Build strong, trusting relationships with students and families Track and communicate behavior data using Kickboard

Who We're Looking For

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Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree Ability to secure a Tennessee teaching permit (if not yet licensed) Able to pass MNPS background check Authorized to work in the U.S.
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Preferred Qualifications

Active Tennessee teaching license aligned to subject area Strong record of student growth and achievement Experience working in diverse school communities
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Key Educator Mindsets

You believe

all students can achieve

at high levels You embrace feedback and seek continuous improvement You thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven community You are passionate about serving diverse learners You model integrity, collaboration, drive, inquiry, and imagination

Our Hiring Process

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Resume Review Phone Screening Licensure Verification Sample Lesson Preparation Sample Lesson & Leadership Interview Employment Verification Offer Extension

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

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STEM Preparatory Academy is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We value diverse perspectives and backgrounds and actively encourage candidates from all identities and experiences to apply.

Shape the Future With Us

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Join us in shaping the next generation of innovators, leaders, and thinkers--

one student, one classroom, one future at a time

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