We Are Team MNPS

Metro Schools is one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the United States. Our teachers and staff educate more than 80,000 students in Metro Nashville-Davidson County, preparing them to excel in higher education, work and life. 

Our district implements some of the most innovative reform strategies in the nation.
And, we seek to partner with highly effective, engaging teachers, teacher leaders and support staff with a passion for urban education and a go-getter spirit as we strive to become the highest-performing urban district in the nation.

Whether you are a teacher, an administrator or a potential support staff employee, if you want to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

If you are new to Nashville, read more on Teach Nashville about our city, a great place to live and work.

 

Apply to Work in Metro Schools 

We have job listings for certificated employees, support employees, substitutes, bus drivers and many more positions. 

  • Certificated Applicants
    Certificated Applicants
    Certified applicants include teachers, counselors, social workers, librarians, administrators and more.
  • Internal Applicants, all jobs.
    Internal Applicants, all jobs.

    Do you already work for MNPS? If you are looking for a position within the district, search for opportunities on My.MNPS.org. 

  • Support Applicants
    Support Applicants

    Support staff include nutrition services, para-professionals, office assistants, facility maintenance trades, district technology support and more. 

  • Classroom Associates and Substitutes
    Classroom Associates and Substitutes

    Classroom Associates and substitutes play an important role in schools by providing instruction to students in classrooms, fill in in libraries and cafeterias and help in schools when an extra set of hands is needed. 

    The positions are full-time and staff are eligible for benefits.

    There's lots of information, pay ranges and application details on the substitute teaching and support positions applications page.

  • Bus Drivers
    Bus Drivers

    Metro School's transportation staff "Drive Nashville's Future."

    Learn more about becoming a school bus driver and employee benefits on the Drive with Us page.

  • School Psychologists
    School Psychologists

    Metro Schools seeks certified school psychologists who are passionate and care about the needs of young people. Join our diverse, innovative and energetic 75-plus member team and make a difference.

    Successful candidates will receive a recruitment bonus for the 2022-23 school year.

    Apply to be a school psychologist.

    School Psychology Internship

    Apply for an internship with our school psychology department.


  • Tutors
    Tutors

    Paid tutors in Metro Schools work with small groups of students. Prior education experience is not required, but being passionate about helping students develop their literacy skills is. 

School Health Nurses

Metro Nashville government is hiring nurses to work in our schools.

Learn more about this great opportunity at Nashville.gov and apply today. 

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Resources
for Job Seekers

Current Employees

If you are a current Metro Schools team member, you will find some quick links on the Employee page, and many more tools and information just for staff on My.MNPS.org

Exit Survey

All employees resigning from the district are encouraged to complete the MNPS Exit Survey. Your feedback is essential to help us improve employment practices, streamline processes, and better understand staff needs.