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Teacher jobs in Nashville, TN
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Tennessee Employment Type: Full-time, in-person lead teaching position for the 2026-2027 school year. Salary: Valor's certificated teacher salary scale ranges between $57,930 to $80,000+ and placement on the scale is bas…
Middle School Social Studies Teacher Job Posting Date: 9/28/2026 Location: Nashville, Tennessee Employment Type: Full-time, in-person 10-month position Starting Salary: Starting Salary: Starting salary is $56,291 (which…
Nashville Classical seeks a certified teacher to join its team as soon as possible for the 2026-2027 school year. We are hiring immediately for this role and offering a signing bonus to certified candidates. Our team edu…
Nashville Classical East seeks a certified teacher to join its team to cover a Mid-Year Maternity Leave for Elementary Math. Candidates should be certified in either Elementary Education or Middle School Math and must be…
with your school team and those across KIPP Nashville Help develop school-wide culture that best fits the needs of our students, teachers and families Attend and participate in all staff meetings and communicate openly w…
8th Grade English Teacher (Middle School) Department: Middle School Team Reports To: Academic Dean FLSA Status: Exempt Starting Salary: Starting salary is $47,659 (which is Bachelors Step 0) (Final compensation based on…
High School Biology Teacher Job Posting Date: 09/15/2026 Course Details : Biology/ Intro Engineering Course! Location: Nashville, Tennessee Employment Type: Full-time, in-person 10-month position Salary Range for this ro…
We are seeking a part-time Substitute teacher to teach in a classical and Catholic classroom for up to 13 hours per week, as needed. The substitute is called as needed when staff are out sick. You do not need a teaching…
Regina Caeli Academy is seeking a part-time Catholic Middle/High School Latin teacher to teach in a classical and Catholic classroom at our center in Nashville, Tennessee. You do not need a teaching certification or form…
upcoming 2026-2027 school year. Roles: This is a general listing hiring for open Middle School Math, ELA, History, Science, and EL teacher positions Salary: Starting salary is at $56,794 for certified teachers, with sala…
: Full-time, in-person lead teaching position for the 2026-2027 school year. Salary: Starting salary is at $56,794 for certified teachers, with salaries determined based on completed years of K-12 teaching experience. Pr…
What teachers earn in Nashville
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $21–$26 | $44k–$55k |
| Mid level | $26–$34 | $54k–$70k |
| Senior | $32–$43 | $66k–$90k |
National ranges — pay in Nashville typically tracks these.
What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Describe your classroom management approach.
Lead with prevention: clear routines, relationships, and engagement, then describe how you handle disruption calmly and consistently. Avoid sounding punitive.
How do you differentiate for students at very different levels in one class?
Give concrete structures, such as tiered tasks, flexible grouping, or choice boards, and one example of a struggling student who progressed.
Walk me through a lesson you are proud of.
Structure the answer: objective, hook, activity, assessment, and what the student work showed. Reflect briefly on what you would change.
How do you use assessment data to adjust instruction?
Show a cycle: exit tickets or quizzes, spotting patterns, reteaching in small groups. Name a real standard or skill you retaught.
Tell me about a difficult parent conversation and how you handled it.
Show that you listened first, shared specific observations rather than judgments, and agreed on a plan you both followed up on.
How do you support students who have experienced trauma or are disengaged?
Mention relationships, predictable routines, and working with counselors. One quiet success story is more convincing than a framework name.
Why do you teach, and why this school?
Be genuine and specific about the school: its population, program, or values. Committees can tell a recycled answer immediately.
Resume tips that move the needle
For teachers specifically — generic advice costs you here
State your teaching license, endorsement areas, and grade bands clearly, plus praxis or state exam status if newly certified.
Quantify impact where you can: growth percentages on benchmark assessments, pass rates, or attendance improvements.
Name the curricula and platforms you have taught with, such as Eureka Math, Wit and Wisdom, or Canvas and Google Classroom.
Include duties beyond your classroom: coaching, clubs, committee work, or mentoring student teachers.
Tailor your subject and grade emphasis to each posting; a generic K-12 resume reads as unfocused to principals.
Where this role goes
Typical progression
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