Classroom Associate

Metro Nashville Public Schools

. Fill classroom vacancies caused by teacher absences or leave, supporting short-term and long-term school needs .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeNashville • Tennessee • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $21 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates the ability to effectively support instructional needs through lesson planning, tutoring, and classroom management while maintaining compliance with school policies. Exhibits strong communication skills and the capacity to work collaboratively with students, parents, and staff.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's DegreeClassroom ManagementLesson PlanningCommunication SkillsIndividual Education Plan (IEP) Support

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Hard Skills

Instructional SupportTutoring ServicesGrading ExaminationsAttendance RecordingBehavior Rule Enforcement

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsSensitivity and TactProfessionalismDecision-MakingInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Current Technology Knowledge

Industry Keywords

School Board PoliciesMNPS PoliciesStudent SupervisionSafe Learning EnvironmentEducational Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Fill classroom vacancies caused by teacher absences or leave, supporting short-term and long-term school needs
Perform instructional support tasks and provide tutoring/intervention services
Plan daily lessons with instructional leaders and adapt teaching methods and materials to students' varying needs
Follow schedules, class rolls, lesson plans, and daily activity instructions
Proctor and grade examinations or lessons and enter results into classroom records
Record attendance according to school policy
Establish and enforce behavior rules and classroom-management procedures
Participate in meetings and assist with school events
Supervise students in and out of the classroom
Maintain respectful working relationships and comply with MNPS policies and applicable laws

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree or a minimum of 60 college credits from an accredited institution, verified by an original transcript; alternatives may be accepted at the Director of Schools' discretion
1–3 years of work experience
Ability to communicate orally and in writing with students, parents, and others
Ability to plan, organize, and establish priorities
Basic understanding and knowledge of current technology
Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially
Knowledge of School Board policies and practices related to teaching
Ability to handle problems, concerns, and emotional distress with sensitivity and tact
Ability to maintain appropriate student supervision and a safe, orderly learning environment
Ability to assist in writing and following through with Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals
Ability to work effectively with peers, administrators, and others
Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimum supervision
Ability to handle multiple tasks professionally and courteously
Ability to answer a telephone professionally and courteously