KIPP Nashville is a network of high-performing public schools that has been committed to creating joyful, academically excellent schools in Nashville since 2005. KIPP Nashville is part of the acclaimed KIPP Network, which educates 100,000+ students nation-wide and supports students to college graduation through our KIPP Through College program.
 
KIPP Nashville currently operates 3 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school. 94% of our 2020 alumni graduated high school with acceptance to college and are projected to complete college at a rate 3x that of their peers. 86% of our students identify as Black or Latinx and 16% are identified as diverse learners. We are excited to continue our growth to ensure all students in Nashville have access to an excellent education.
 
Our mission is that, 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. If you share this belief, if you have a proven willingness to do what it takes for students to achieve, if you thrive in an environment that is both collaborative and entrepreneurial, then you are already a KIPPster.

Position Overview:
The KIPP Nashville High School Teacher in Residence program, in partnership with Relay Graduate School of Education, is designed  specifically for recent college graduates and career changers who are looking for an innovative pathway into the teaching profession. The residency program supports aspiring teachers to internalize the critical mindsets of effective teacher leadership and build a comprehensive toolkit to push student growth and achievement. Residents prepare to step into a Lead Teacher role within one years time through strategic coaching from Resident Advisors, ample practice, and a curriculum built to match classroom experiences. 

Benefits of this pathway include:

• A partnership with the Relay Graduate School of Education that provides TN teacher certification and a Master's degree at no cost to the teacher (enrollment prerequisite to employment). 

• Observe and co-teach in a Resident Advisor’s classroom- a veteran teacher who serves as  your mentor and coach 

• Progressive and scaffolded teaching responsibilities over the course of the academic year

• Residents are positioned as valued members of our school team in order to build deep connections to teammates, students, families and leadership, with the ultimate goal furthering KIPP Nashville’s mission in the communities we serve. 

 
Responsibilities of a KIPP Nashville High School Teacher in Residence  include, but are not limited to:

• Curriculum and Instruction

  • Adapt and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum and assess students’ progress

  • Develop academically rigorous lessons, adapt unit plans, rubrics and assessments

  • 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 maintain 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’s 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

• Growth Mindset

  • Demonstrate commitment to professional growth as a teacher

  • Pursue challenging professional goals

  • 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 (held during school hours)

Qualifications & Experience

• Commitment to working with under-served students

• Commitment to KIPP Nashville’s mission

• Commitment to obtain a Tennessee teacher license

• At minimum 2.75 GPA and eligibility to enroll in the Relay Graduate School of Education

• Bachelor’s degree in related area, strong math content knowledge

• Pass Criminal Background Check

• Experience working with students from educationally under-resourced communities (Preferred)

Desired Characteristics

• Unwavering commitment to KIPP Nashville’s mission, students, families, and community

• Firm belief in affirming the identity of students, families, and staff

• Passionate about growing as a leader for racial justice and serving in an anti-racist school

• Eagerness to collaborate and problem-solve with a variety of stakeholders

• Demonstrate commitment to continue their professional development individually

• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit, be flexible, and willing to go above and beyond to meet the varied and constant needs of students

Salary is competitive, commensurate with experience, and includes benefits. 

Apply directly online. Please contact Kristen Kendall, Manager of Talent Recruitment, at [email protected] with 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.