Who We Are:We are committed to a mastery-based, learner-centered approach that empowers every learner to excel academically and thrive personally. We believe that when education is tailored to a learner’s unique strengths, there is no limit to what they can achieve.

Our vision is to cultivate an inclusive, thoughtfully designed environment where learners flourish academically, socially, and emotionally. By intentionally breaking down the systemic barriers found in traditional schooling, we create a space where success is accessible to all.

While we are a public school open to all Nashville learners, we are deeply dedicated to being a true neighborhood pillar. Our primary focus is serving the learners and families within the Pearl-Cohn and Whites Creek Clusters.

Our Teammates:

A Captain of Joy: We need teammates who are committed to bringing joy to our kids and our school every single day. You understand that a joyful environment is the foundation for rigorous learning.
Systems-Oriented Team Player: You recognize that strong, school-wide systems and procedures are the backbone of a thriving school community. You are a team player who consistently implements shared practices to ensure a predictable and safe environment for all learners.
A Deep Belief in Learner Potential: An unwavering conviction that every child can achieve high levels of academic and personal success.
Radical Self-Awareness: The ability to reflect honestly on your own practice, a hunger for feedback, and the agility to implement it immediately.
Data-Driven Flexibility: A high level of responsiveness to data and systems, with a commitment to adjusting in real-time based on performance.
Partnership Mindset: A fundamental belief that strong relationships with parents and families are critical to the success of our learners and the school.
The "Willingness to Try": A growth mindset that embraces new! You are down for "trial and error" inherent in a high-growth, startup environment.
Continuous Improvement: A commitment to being a critical thought partner in pursuit of our school’s mission and vision.

The Job:

Plan and deliver high-quality, standards-aligned lessons in your content area (Music, Art, or World Language) for K-4 Learners.
Intellectually prepare for every lesson: internalize content, create exemplars, and anticipate learner needs before stepping in front of students
Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners, including multilingual learners and students with IEPs
Build a classroom environment that is joyful, structured, and culturally affirming

Details:

The starting salary for this position is $55,000-$96,040, and the exact compensation will align with years of experience
The start date for this position is July 13, 2026
This is an in-person position; typical hours for this position are:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 7:20am-3:40pm
Wednesday: 7:20am-4:35pm
Perks such as a MacBook, all necessary classroom supplies, and a $250 discretionary budget to customize and enhance your classroom space
Interview process:
Send a resume and cover letter to hiring@ecstn.org
Initial candidate screen
Final interview and reference check

Details:

Your standard hours on campus will be 7:20 am to 3:40 pm, with the exception of Wednesdays, which extend to 4:35 pm for our weekly staff professional development.
We value partnership with our parents and thorough team planning; there will be instances where meetings occur after the typical departure time. We do our best to schedule these in advance to respect your personal time.

Encompass Community School provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Encompass complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company works. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Pay: $55,000.00 - $96,040.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Retirement plan

Application Question(s):

Email Address

Work Location: In person

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