Math Teacher, 6th Grade (2026-27 School Year)

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

General Curriculum

ELA Curriculum: Core Knowledge Language Arts K-4; Novel Education Partners 5-8

Math Curriculum: Achievement First

Social Studies Curriculum: Gallopade

Science Curriculum: McGraw Hill

Grade Level Structure

Kindergarten - 3 rd Grade: Self-contained with two lead teachers

4 th - 8 th Grade: 2 ELA teachers, 2 Math teachers, 1 Science teacher, 1 Social Studies teacher Kindergarten - 4 th Grade = Elementary School

5 th Grade - 8 th 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

School-issued laptop

Generous classroom supplies budget

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.