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Job Description

Be Instrumental in Nashville Schools.  Teach.

You are looking for a meaningful career. You want to make an impact. Become a teacher through Nashville Teaching Fellows and start teaching in the fall of 2010.

The Nashville Teaching Fellows program (www.nashvilleteachingfellows.org) is recruiting talented individuals from diverse backgrounds who will use their knowledge, experience, and records of achievement to positively change the lives of students in Nashville.  We welcome professionals from all fields, community members, and recent college graduates. No educational experience or coursework is necessary.

What are the benefits of Nashville Teaching Fellows?

--Support securing a full time position in one of Nashville’s high-need classrooms if accepted.
--Customized masters-level certification program that will be completed while teaching full time.
--Network of talented, committed teachers working to make a greater difference with the students who have the greatest need.
--Specialized summer training that includes a student teaching component, during which Fellows receive hands-on training and coaching on effective teaching strategies.

--Fellows will also receive a transitional living stipend.

Nashville Teaching Fellows will teach Math, Chemistry, Special Education, Biology, Spanish, French, Geography, Elementary Education, Middle School Education, English Language Learning, and English. Applications are being accepted immediately. For more information or to apply now, please visit:
www.nashvilleteachingfellows.org  

Nashville Teaching Fellows is a partnership with Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:
- Minimum 2.75 undergraduate GPA
- Must have bachelor’s degree by June 2010
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
- Must be able to pass a background investigation
- Must not be a certified teacher