High School Environmental/Chemistry Teacher - Certified Chemistry High School Science Teacher
Full-Time
$56.3k
Mid
Bachelor's
Nashville, TN, USA
In Person
EducationK-12 Teaching
No H1B Sponsorship
About the job
Requirements
A bachelor's degree is required.
Candidates who are not licensed must be able to secure a teaching permit.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Candidates must pass the MNPS background check.
Preferred: an active Tennessee teaching license with a relevant endorsement.
Candidates should be able to drive student academic growth, build strong relationships with students, families, and staff, accept feedback, pursue professional growth, serve a diverse community, use school-wide technology platforms, model the school's core values, and motivate students toward high academic performance.
Responsibilities
Teach three of four classes on an alternating A/B 90-minute block schedule in the assigned content area.
Facilitate a 30-minute Personalized Learning Time block focused on intervention, enrichment, credit recovery, or targeted skill development.
Internalize units and plan curriculum using school-adopted materials; submit weekly lesson plan arcs with rigorous objectives, aligned assessments, and teacher exemplars.
Collaborate during the daily planning block through co-planning with department members, weekly coaching meetings, and biweekly Professional Learning Community meetings to analyze academic data.
Track and analyze academic and behavioral data using school-wide systems and submit grades in a timely manner.
Implement supports and accommodations for English Language Learners and students with diverse learning needs.
Use instructional technology platforms, including Google Suite, Infinite Campus, and Kickboard, to support instruction and communication.
Maintain the 8:00 am–4:00 pm workday, including assigned arrival and dismissal duties.
Participate in Monday and Friday morning staff huddles, weekly rotating lunch, hallway, or transition duties, and weekly department or grade-level meetings held before school.
Participate in ongoing professional development, including three weeks of summer faculty training and biweekly after-school professional learning sessions on the first and third Tuesdays.
Contribute to school-wide events such as family engagement nights, academic showcases, and recognition programs.
Serve as an advisor to a small cohort of students, supporting academic monitoring, goal-setting, and social-emotional development.
Deliver advisory, social-emotional-learning-based, or Morning Mindfulness lessons aligned to state standards.
Supervise and participate in school-wide activities, including Walk & Talk sessions, Club Days, field trips, assemblies, and special events.
Uphold and model the school's values, culture systems, and student management policies.
Maintain Tier 1 classroom management and follow the progressive discipline matrix when necessary.
Track and enter behavior data into Kickboard to support communication with families and school leaders.
Participate in grade-level community meetings recognizing students who demonstrate integrity, imagination, drive, collaboration, and inquiry.
Implement English Language Learner accommodations across all content areas.
High School Environmental/Chemistry Teacher
Job Posting Date: 9/22/2026 Location: Nashville, Tennessee Employment Type: Full-time, in-person 10-month position Starting Salary: Starting Salary: Starting salary is $56,291 (which is Bachelors Step 0) (Final salary is based on years of experience and education ) Course Details:Chem & Environmental Science
Why Choose STEM Preparatory Academy?
At STEM Prep, we are more than a school — we are a community committed to excellence, equity, and empowerment. As a public charter school serving middle and high school students from diverse backgrounds, our mission is to create an inclusive environment where every student is encouraged to learn, lead, and thrive.
We invest deeply in our educators because we know great teachers change lives. When you join our team, you join a mission-driven community that values growth, collaboration, and innovation.
We Offer
💰 $7,000-$10,000 signing bonus for applicable roles 👶 Discounted on-site childcare available through Little Wonders 📘 Comprehensive two-week onboarding plan 🏥 MNPS benefits and TCRS retirement 🎯 Dedicated coaching and professional support 🌟 Performance bonuses for TVAAS Levels 4 and 5 🎉 Longevity bonuses at 3, 5, and 10 years 🧑🏽🏫 $3,000 stipends for department chairs and mentor teachers
At STEM Prep, you’ll join an academically excellent and supportive community dedicated to your growth as an educator. Through personalized coaching and high-quality professional development, we invest in you so you can make the greatest impact for students.
Your Role as a Teacher
📚 Planning & Instruction
Teach 3 of 4 classes on an alternating A/B 90-minute block schedule, serving students every other day within your assigned content area.
Facilitate one 30-minute Personalized Learning Time (PLT) block focused on intervention, enrichment, credit recovery, or targeted skill development.
Engage in unit internalization and curriculum planning using school-adopted materials; submit weekly lesson plan arcs with rigorous objectives, aligned assessments, and teacher exemplars.
Collaborate during your daily planning block, including:
Co-planning with department members
Weekly coaching meetings
Biweekly Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings to analyze academic data
Track and analyze academic and behavioral data using school-wide systems and maintain timely grade submissions.
Implement supports and accommodations for English Language Learners (ELL) and students with diverse learning needs.
Utilize instructional technology platforms (e.g., Google Suite, Infinite Campus, Kickboard) to support instruction and communication.
🏫 School Duties & Expectations
Maintain an 8:00 am – 4:00 pm workday, including assigned arrival and dismissal duties.
Participate in Staff Huddles (Monday and Friday mornings).
Serve weekly rotating duties (lunch, hallway, or transitions).
Attend weekly department or grade-level meetings held before school.
Engage in ongoing professional development, including:
3 weeks of summer faculty training
Biweekly after-school professional learning sessions (1st and 3rd Tuesdays)
Contribute to school-wide events such as family engagement nights, academic showcases, and recognition programs.
Estimated additional time commitment outside the standard workday is approximately 30 hours per school year (may vary).
🌱 Student Mentorship & Advisory
Serve as an advisor to a small cohort of students, supporting academic monitoring, goal-setting, and social-emotional development.
Deliver advisory, SEL-based, or Morning Mindfulness lessons aligned to state standards.
Supervise and participate in school-wide activities including Walk & Talk sessions, Club Days, field trips, assemblies, and special events.
Uphold and model the school’s values, culture systems, and student management policies.
Maintain Tier 1 classroom management and follow the progressive discipline matrix when necessary.
Track and input behavior data into Kickboard to ensure strong communication with families and school leaders.
Participate in Grade-Level Community Meetings recognizing scholars who exemplify integrity, imagination, drive, collaboration, and inquiry.
Implement ELL accommodations across all content areas.
🎓 Role Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required
Ability to secure a teaching permit if not licensed
Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
Must pass MNPS background check
⭐ Preferred Qualifications
Active Tennessee teaching license with relevant endorsement
💡 Key Mindsets
Belief that all students can succeed, with a track record of driving growth
Strong relationship builder with students, families, and staff
Commitment to continuous feedback and professional growth
Passion for serving a diverse community
Willingness to adopt school-wide technology platforms
Alignment with and modeling of STEM Prep’s core values
Ability to motivate students toward high academic performance
📝 Interview Process
Resume Review
Phone Screening
Licensure Verification
Sample Lesson Preparation
Sample Lesson & Leadership Interview
Employment Verification
Offer Extension
🤝 Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
STEM Preparatory Academy is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization where students and staff thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Join us in shaping the next generation of leaders — one student, one classroom, one future at a time.