Lead Teacher, 7th Grade Social Studies (2026-26 School Year) Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee

Lead Teacher, 7th Grade Social Studies (2026-26 School Year)
Full Time
East End Prep, Nashville, TN, US
2025-04-29T11:44:22.962Z 5 days ago

Requisition ID:

1180
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 2025, fourteen 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 coaching meetings to deepen content expertise and develop instructional mastery

General Curriculum:

ELA Curriculum:

Core Knowledge Language Arts K-4; Novel Education Partners ELA (5-8)

Math Curriculum:

Achievement First

Social Studies Curriculum:

Gallopade

Science Curriculum:

Amplify
Grade Level Structure
Kindergarten – 3rd

Grade:

Self-contained with two lead teachers
4th

Grade:

2 ELA co-teachers, 2 Math co-teachers, 1 Science teacher, 1 Social Studies teacher
5th – 8th

Grade:

2 ELA teachers, 2 Math teachers, 1 Science teacher, 1 Social Studies teacher
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
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 2025-2026 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 MNPS 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
School-issued laptop
Generous classroom supplies budget
On-going commitment to your development as an educator
Free access to MNPS Health Clinics
Access to mental health resources
Access to retirement counseling advisor Staff daycare partnership with Fannie Battle Daycare for discounted rate
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.