East End Prep
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Middle School Science Teacher (2026-27 School Year) Full Time Nashville, TN, US
7 days ago Requisition ID: 1245
ABOUT EAST END PREP
East End Prep, located in the heart of East Nashville, is empowering Kindergarten - 8th grade scholars with the foundation necessary to excel in high school and college completion. At East End Prep, we are built on the firm belief that great teachers given the right environment to perform on a high level and “work their magic” in the classroom is the key to overall student and school success. Joining the faculty of East End Prep in 2026, fifteen years after opening, is a chance to help continue to grow a top-performing school entrenched in a relentless commitment to excellence. You will be part of a team of stellar educators building a top performing K-8 school.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Content Planning & Instruction
Prepare, internalize, and deliver a rigorous, standards-aligned scripted curriculum
Use scholar work and assessment data to inform instruction and target intervention
Engage in weekly coaching meetings to deepen content expertise and develop instructional mastery
ELA Curriculum: Core Knowledge Language Arts K-4; Novel Education Partners 5-8
Science Curriculum: McGraw Hill
Kindergarten – 3rd Grade: Self-contained with two lead teachers
4th – 8th Grade: 2 ELA teachers, 2 Math teachers, 1 Science teacher, 1 Social Studies teacher
Kindergarten – 4th Grade = Elementary School
5th Grade – 8th Grade = Middle School
Family Engagement
Provide families with guidance and resources around helping their scholar with their schoolwork at home
Serve as the main point of contact for families to communicate scholar academic progress and other school information
Track and input daily student behavior feedback to share with families
Host and attend two grade level family events (K-4 teachers)
Volunteer at two athletic events during the school year
School Based Responsibilities
Uphold East End Prep’s core values at all times
Own arrival duty, recess or lunch duty (as assigned), and dismissal duty
Attend parent-teacher conferences, Kick Off Night, and other school-wide events
Engage in ongoing professional development programming, including summer training and PD sessions throughout the year
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates applying for a lead teaching role must have an active Tennessee teaching license
Candidates without a teaching license can serve as Instructional Support during the current school year and must be willing to pursue teacher licensure starting the 2027-2028 school year.
QUALIFICATIONS
At East End Prep, we believe candidates should:
Have a proven track record of high achievement in the classroom
Have an unwavering belief that all students can success in school and beyond
Have a relentless drive to develop your practice to sharpen your skills as an educator
Set ambitious goals for yourself and others and not be afraid of putting in the hard work it takes to achieve them.
Have the passion and commitment to serve a culturally diverse and low socioeconomic community of students and families
Enjoy cultivating meaningful relationships with scholars, families, and staff
Are able to model, live, and reinforce East End Prep’s core values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
COMPENSATION
East End Prep’s lead teacher salary outpaces MNPS by at least 5% and is determined based on years of lead teaching experience and degrees earned
Comprehensive healthcare benefits and contributions to the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System
Yearly stipend opportunities for teacher-leader roles, club sponsorship, athletic coaching, and more
Longevity bonuses for teachers completing 3, 5, 7, and 9 years of service as a teacher in an East End Prep classroom
Employee referral bonus program
BENEFITS
Paid parental leave
Private nursing room for new moms
On-going commitment to your development as an educator
Access to Employee Assistance Program
Discounted YMCA membership
Access to retirement counseling advisor
As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
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Middle School Science Teacher (2026-27 School Year) Full Time Nashville, TN, US
7 days ago Requisition ID: 1245
ABOUT EAST END PREP
East End Prep, located in the heart of East Nashville, is empowering Kindergarten - 8th grade scholars with the foundation necessary to excel in high school and college completion. At East End Prep, we are built on the firm belief that great teachers given the right environment to perform on a high level and “work their magic” in the classroom is the key to overall student and school success. Joining the faculty of East End Prep in 2026, fifteen years after opening, is a chance to help continue to grow a top-performing school entrenched in a relentless commitment to excellence. You will be part of a team of stellar educators building a top performing K-8 school.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Content Planning & Instruction
Prepare, internalize, and deliver a rigorous, standards-aligned scripted curriculum
Use scholar work and assessment data to inform instruction and target intervention
Engage in weekly coaching meetings to deepen content expertise and develop instructional mastery
ELA Curriculum: Core Knowledge Language Arts K-4; Novel Education Partners 5-8
Science Curriculum: McGraw Hill
Kindergarten – 3rd Grade: Self-contained with two lead teachers
4th – 8th Grade: 2 ELA teachers, 2 Math teachers, 1 Science teacher, 1 Social Studies teacher
Kindergarten – 4th Grade = Elementary School
5th Grade – 8th Grade = Middle School
Family Engagement
Provide families with guidance and resources around helping their scholar with their schoolwork at home
Serve as the main point of contact for families to communicate scholar academic progress and other school information
Track and input daily student behavior feedback to share with families
Host and attend two grade level family events (K-4 teachers)
Volunteer at two athletic events during the school year
School Based Responsibilities
Uphold East End Prep’s core values at all times
Own arrival duty, recess or lunch duty (as assigned), and dismissal duty
Attend parent-teacher conferences, Kick Off Night, and other school-wide events
Engage in ongoing professional development programming, including summer training and PD sessions throughout the year
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates applying for a lead teaching role must have an active Tennessee teaching license
Candidates without a teaching license can serve as Instructional Support during the current school year and must be willing to pursue teacher licensure starting the 2027-2028 school year.
QUALIFICATIONS
At East End Prep, we believe candidates should:
Have a proven track record of high achievement in the classroom
Have an unwavering belief that all students can success in school and beyond
Have a relentless drive to develop your practice to sharpen your skills as an educator
Set ambitious goals for yourself and others and not be afraid of putting in the hard work it takes to achieve them.
Have the passion and commitment to serve a culturally diverse and low socioeconomic community of students and families
Enjoy cultivating meaningful relationships with scholars, families, and staff
Are able to model, live, and reinforce East End Prep’s core values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
COMPENSATION
East End Prep’s lead teacher salary outpaces MNPS by at least 5% and is determined based on years of lead teaching experience and degrees earned
Comprehensive healthcare benefits and contributions to the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System
Yearly stipend opportunities for teacher-leader roles, club sponsorship, athletic coaching, and more
Longevity bonuses for teachers completing 3, 5, 7, and 9 years of service as a teacher in an East End Prep classroom
Employee referral bonus program
BENEFITS
Paid parental leave
Private nursing room for new moms
On-going commitment to your development as an educator
Access to Employee Assistance Program
Discounted YMCA membership
Access to retirement counseling advisor
As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
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