Nashville ESL Teacher

Who We Are

Join us at RePublic Schools, pioneering a transformative education movement across Jackson, Mississippi, and Nashville, Tennessee, where we serve over 3,000 scholars across seven schools. As a network dedicated to reshaping public education in the South, we’re committed to running and supporting public schools that are anchored in love, achievement, and antiracism.

Our mission is to revolutionize education by addressing systemic inequities head-on. We cultivate inclusive environments that not only acknowledge but also celebrate the diverse identities and experiences of our scholars and community members.

Are you a dynamic thinker, driven by an unwavering dedication to support scholars with diverse needs, empowering them to achieve their fullest potential?

We’re in search of exceptional ESL educators who embody: 

• A deeply empathetic mindset, valuing and embracing the unique linguistic backgrounds and challenges of each learner.
• Extensive experience in the field of ESL education, armed with a diverse toolkit of innovative instructional methods tailored to varying language proficiencies and cultural backgrounds.
• An unwavering dedication to fostering inclusive learning environments, where every student feels respected, understood, and empowered in their language journey.

If you’re prepared to serve as a guiding light of support, inspiration, and advocacy for students acquiring English as an additional language, join us in our mission to champion linguistic diversity and educational equity!

Apply now to be an ESL Teacher in Nashville, TN for the 2024-2025 school year and be a catalyst in creating a world where every learner’s potential knows no limits.

Who You Are

• A staunch advocate for language learners, committed to equipping each student with the necessary tools to excel.
• You embody a perpetual learning mindset, constantly seeking growth opportunities, craving feedback, and eagerly honing your teaching skills.
• As a resilient problem-solver, you approach challenges with creativity and innovation, striving to find effective solutions.
• Your optimism is infectious, and you thrive as a supportive team player, consistently rallying behind your colleagues.
• Building meaningful connections comes naturally to you; you recognize that strong relationships are the cornerstone of successful educational environments.
• You’re a passionate strategist, adept at translating ambitious language acquisition goals into actionable, day-to-day plans.
• With meticulous attention to detail, you understand that significant progress arises from consistent and purposeful efforts over time.
• Data serves as your guiding compass; you meticulously analyze, reflect upon, and swiftly respond to insights gleaned from student performance.
• A proactive communicator, you excel at fostering a collaborative community by engaging with students, families, and colleagues to ensure everyone’s voices are heard and valued.

What You’ll Do

• Pursue Growth – We believe that we can and must get better. We constantly seek to both support each other and also improve our work.
• Drive Results. Consistently strategize and execute lesson plans while leveraging data analysis to propel scholars toward mastering challenging academic content.
• Continuous Growth. Foster a collaborative environment by actively exchanging constructive feedback with colleagues, cultivating an atmosphere that champions excellence and constant improvement. Embrace learning opportunities, including comprehensive professional development during the Summer and regular weekly sessions throughout the academic year, humbly delving into both school-wide and personalized professional development.
• Strive for Excellence – We believe achieving excellence is a challenging journey. We maintain high standards and endeavor towards excellence each day.
• Bring Your A-Game. Demonstrate resilience and the capacity to set and conquer ambitious objectives, thriving in a demanding, high-performance school environment where scholar success is paramount.
• Master Your Subject. Craft a robust curriculum aligned with RePublic’s academic framework and Common Core Standards. Dive deep into intellectual groundwork to deliver rigorous instruction, igniting an infectious passion for your subject area among scholars.
• Deliver with Impact. Engage scholars dynamically, leading both large and small group sessions. Cultivate a culture of curiosity and a genuine love for learning while utilizing qualitative and quantitative data to adapt, ensuring comprehensive scholar understanding and catering to diverse learning needs.
• Become Better Together – We believe that each member of our community brings a unique and valuable perspective. We honor and celebrate these perspectives, and we know that our differences make us stronger.
• Cultivate Team Excellence. Radiate optimism and elevate the collective spirit, amplifying daily joy for those around you. Engage in open feedback, addressing challenges collaboratively. Reflect on the influence of your actions on others, actively shaping a staff culture that resonates with your ideal work environment.
• Set High Standards, Focus on Details. Strive for greater heights while attending to the finer details. Champion RePublic’s values and systems, skillfully orchestrating classroom management and ensuring a uniform learning experience for scholars throughout the school.
• Create Joy – We believe that joy is the undercurrent of the work we do. We choose to see and create the joy that is within us and around us, and we actively work to spread that joy to others.
• Cultivate Connections. Forge meaningful connections with scholars, families, and colleagues, nurturing a culture defined by joy and unity. Consistently communicate with families regarding scholar progress,going the extra mile to provide support and foster close collaboration with teammates in the shared commitment towards RePublic’s mission.

The (Very Important) Fine Print

• Qualifications/Certification. 
• All teachers must hold a Bachelor’s degree upon employment.
• Teachers in our schools must meet certification requirements by employment commencement. This can be achieved in a few ways: 
• Possession of a valid Tennessee teaching license with the required content endorsements – ESL/ELL.
• Holding a valid teaching license transferable from another state with reciprocity to TN.
• Enrollment in a state-accredited Alternative Certification Program by the first day of employment and having successfully passed the content related praxis exam within the last 5 years.
• Prior Experience. 
• Highly preferred: Previous experience teaching ESL, working in low-income communities, and a demonstrated ability to elevate the academic performance of underserved scholars.
• Essential: A strong commitment to addressing historical inequities based on race and class in the American South.
• Placement. ESL Teachers will teach and support students in need of ESL services at Nashville Prep, Liberty Collegiate Academy, or RePublic High School.
• Compensation. 
• Competitive salary aligned with local district and partner charter organizations, reflecting prior education experience.
• Robust benefits package included in compensation at RePublic that includes family planning benefits and leave, mental health days.

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