8th Grade English Teacher (Middle School)

Department: Middle School Team
Reports To: Academic Dean
FLSA Status: Exempt
Starting Salary: Starting salary is $47,659 (which is Bachelors Step 0)                                                              (Final compensation based on experience and degree).

Join STEM Prep Academy and Make an Impact

Are you passionate about empowering students through literacy? Do you believe in creating an inclusive, high-achieving classroom where all students thrive? STEM Preparatory Academy is looking for an English Teacher who is committed to excellence, equity, and innovation in education.

At STEM Prep, our educators are more than teachers—they are leaders, mentors, and advocates for students' success. We seek a dedicated professional to inspire a love for reading and writing, foster critical thinking skills, and build a strong foundation for college and beyond.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver Engaging Instruction: Teach a rigorous, college-prep curriculum aligned to Common Core and Tennessee State Standards.

• Make Learning Meaningful: Design inquiry-driven lessons that inspire students and promote critical thinking.

• Differentiate for All Learners: Implement ELL and EE accommodations to ensure every student can access and excel in grade-level content.

• Lead with Equity & Inclusion: Cultivate a supportive, anti-racist, and inclusive classroom culture where students feel seen, valued, and challenged.

• Collaborate & Grow: Work alongside a dynamic team of educators, engaging in ongoing professional development and sharing best practices.

• Engage Families & Community: Build strong partnerships with families to support student learning and development.

• Support Student Success Beyond the Classroom: Serve as a mentor and role model, administer state assessments, and contribute to STEM Prep’s culture of excellence.

What You Bring

• A Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Education or English, with a Tennessee Teaching License (endorsement in English).

• Strong literacy content knowledge and a passion for helping students develop their voices through reading and writing.

• A demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, ensuring every student feels valued and supported.

• A relentless belief that all students can and will succeed, with a “whatever it takes” mindset to help them get there.

• The ability to motivate, inspire, and lead students toward high academic achievement.

• A team-oriented, collaborative approach, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Why Join STEM Prep?

• Mission-Driven Work: Be part of a high-performing, innovative school that is committed to closing opportunity gaps and preparing students for college and beyond.

• Professional Growth: We invest in our teachers with high-quality professional development, coaching, and leadership opportunities.

• Diverse & Inclusive Community: Our students and staff represent varied backgrounds and cultures, making STEM Prep a vibrant place to teach and learn.

• Innovation & Impact: We believe in pushing the boundaries of traditional education and creating transformational learning experiences.

Join Us

STEM Prep Academy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We strongly encourage applications from People of Color, Women, LGBTQIA2S+ Individuals, Individuals with Disabilities, First-Generation College Graduates, and others from historically marginalized communities.

Apply today and become a part of a team that is shaping the future of education.