MNPS Talent Tuesday Nov. 17: Metro Nashville Schools Hiring Teachers, Subs and Bus Drivers

NASHVILLE, TN — Metro Nashville Public Schools holds its next Talent Tuesday hiring session on Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the MNPS Board Room on Bransford Avenue. It is a three-hour window to sit down with district recruiters about teaching, substitute, bus driver and support jobs, with the spring semester only weeks away.

No license? No problem: Davidson County's school district is recruiting substitutes, bus drivers and support staff alongside teachers, and it trains new drivers on the clock.

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📍 At a Glance

Event	MNPS Talent Tuesday recruiting session
Date	Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026
Time	9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location	MNPS Board Room, Metro Schools Support Hub, 2601 Bransford Avenue, Nashville, TN 37204
Host	MNPS Talent Acquisition team
Format	In person
Questions	(615) 259-INFO

What Happens at Talent Tuesday

Talent Tuesday is the district's standing open house for job seekers. The MNPS Talent Acquisition team runs it on the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Support Hub, the district offices just off I-65 near Berry Hill. Nov. 17 is the third Tuesday, and the session is listed on the MNPS hiring events calendar.

The idea is simple. You meet a recruiter face to face, find out which positions fit your background, and get help moving your application along. Every application still runs through the district's online portal, linked from the MNPS apply page, so a few minutes there before Tuesday makes the conversation far more useful.

💼 Who MNPS Is Recruiting

The MNPS careers page casts a wide net: experienced educators, new teachers, career changers, bus drivers, substitutes and support employees. Support work covers classroom associates, nutrition services, custodial and maintenance roles. If you are licensed and relocating, come with your credentials. If you have never worked in a school, you still have options.

💵 What Substitutes Earn

Substitute teaching is the quickest door in, and the district publishes its daily rates on its substitute teaching page. For a 7.5-hour day:

Teacher substitute with 60 or more college credit hours but no bachelor's degree: $120
Teacher substitute with a bachelor's degree, not certified: $130
Teacher substitute with a valid Tennessee teaching license: $145
Support substitute (paraprofessional, clerical and similar), high school diploma or GED: $100

Those daily figures include an incentive for working every day of the pay week. Teacher substitutes need official transcripts showing at least 60 semester hours, and every substitute completes the state's SubSchool training course. For something steadier, the district also hires full-time classroom associates, a benefit-eligible permanent sub role based in one school all year, at $21.30 to $22.08 an hour depending on education.

🚌 Driving a School Bus

You do not need a commercial permit to start. On its Drive with Us page, MNPS says it pays for permit training at no cost to the candidate, followed by six weeks of paid training for every new driver. The district doesn't post a driver wage there, so ask the recruiter on Tuesday. What it does list: summers off with an option for 12-month pay, paid winter break, overtime from field trips and weekend runs, and a retirement plan funded 80 percent by the employer. Driver questions can also go to (615) 445-4195.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the next MNPS Talent Tuesday?

Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The district's calendar shows the following session on Tuesday, Dec. 1.

Where is it held?

In the MNPS Board Room at the Metro Schools Support Hub, 2601 Bransford Avenue, Nashville, TN 37204. Call (615) 259-INFO before you drive over if you want to confirm.

Do I need a teaching license to attend?

No. MNPS is recruiting substitutes, bus drivers, classroom associates and support staff as well as licensed teachers.

How much do MNPS substitutes make?

Between $100 and $145 for a 7.5-hour day, depending on the role and your education, according to the district's substitute page.

Can I apply before Talent Tuesday?

Yes, and it helps. Applications run through the online portal on the MNPS apply page, and recruiters can pick up where you left off.

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