Teaching jobs in Tennessee
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Top Tennessee Teaching Jobs positions
Social Studies Teacher (US Passport Holder)
Masters Academy International
Stow
Teaching Credential/License
Masters Academy InternationalStowTeaching Credential/LicenseStart in August 2026
English Teacher (US Passport Holder)Masters Academy InternationalStowTeaching Credential/License
Masters Academy InternationalStowTeaching Credential/LicenseStart in August 2026
Interdisciplinary Teacher (US Passport Holder)Masters Academy InternationalStowTeaching Credential/License
Masters Academy InternationalStowTeaching Credential/LicenseStart in August 2026
Teaching in Tennessee at a Glance
Number of public schools | 1,816 |
Number of teachers | 66,382 |
Number of students | 999,693 |
Average teacher salary | $50,193 |
Budget | $16 billion |
Teacher certification requirements | Praxis Subject Assessments, Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) and Core Academic Skills for Educators exams |
Teacher certification reciprocity | Out-of-state teachers can qualify for certification in Tennessee through the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement |
State professional development requirements | 6 semester hours |
