5th Grade ELA Teacher

Leadership Preparatory Charter School; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

Leadership Preparatory Charter School in Memphis, TN is seeking a 5th Grade ELA Teacher who believes in the mission of student growth and achievement. Candidates should possess a B.A. or B.S. degree and a valid Tennessee teaching license. The role includes developing rigorous curricula and providing differentiated instruction. Leadership Prep offers competitive compensation based on license and experience, alongside health benefits. Join a vibrant team committed to making a difference in students' lives.

Qualifications

• Education: B.A. or B.S. degree required.
• Valid Tennessee or equivalent teaching license required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement ambitious, rigorous, standards-aligned curricula.
• Design and implement rigorous assessments aligned to academic targets.
• Provide engaging, differentiated instruction in various settings.
• Analyze student achievement data with colleagues.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.

Skills

Commitment to student growth

Data-driven instruction

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Optimism

Time management

Education

B.A. or B.S. degree

Valid Tennessee teaching license

Job description

5th Grade ELA Teacher

Leadership Preparatory Charter School educators are changing the world.

Ensuring students receive a strong academic and character foundation requires committed and dedicated teachers with a relentless and unapologetic focus on student growth, achievement, and emotional well-being. If you are committed to supporting student academic growth, achievement, and social well-being – we want you to join the Leadership Preparatory Team!

Our dedicated educators and brilliant students have made Leadership Prep one of the highest-performing schools in Memphis, TN. Among the 320 schools across the state serving a student population of at least 50% or more economically disadvantaged, Leadership Prep is one of only six schools to receive an “A” letter grade for achievement in 2024 and 2025.

Leadership Prep is searching for a committed, intelligent, and hard-working educator.

Our strongest candidates will demonstrate the following qualities:

• Unwavering belief in and commitment to fulfill Leadership Prep’s mission
• Embodiment of Leadership Preparatory I LEAD character values— Integrity, Leadership, Enthusiasm, Achievement, and Determination
• A belief that closing the achievement gap in education requires great teachers implementing data-driven instruction
• Ability to approach situations with optimism and perseverance
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Desire to work as a member of a collaborative team
• Modeling lifelong learning by engaging in individual professional development
• Goal-driven, analytical problem solvers, and embody a can-do spirit and strong work ethic
• Willingness to have frequent and honest dialogue about job performance feedback

Qualifications

• Education: B.A. or B.S. degree required.
• Valid Tennessee or equivalent teaching license required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement ambitious, rigorous, standards-aligned curricula, lesson and unit plans, and activities to meet and exceed academic standards.
• Design and implement rigorous assessments aligned to academic targets.
• Provide engaging, differentiated, appropriately paced, and rigorous instruction in whole-class, small-group, and individual settings.
• Establish and maintain a culture of achievement in their classroom; uphold school-wide and class systems, rules and consequences, disciplinary codes, and rewards.
• Analyze student achievement data collaboratively with colleagues and academic coaches to respond critically and strategically to students’ learning needs.
• Implement the school’s data tracking system and use data to inform instructional development and delivery.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
• Collaborate with other staff members and actively participate in training, professional development, and learning activities.
• Work to improve effectiveness in all instructional practices continuously.
• Use feedback to make productive changes in performance.
• Complete all administrative requirements by given deadlines.
• Be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards.
• Participate in additional activities, including field trips, intensive academic support sessions, and other required programs as needed throughout the year.

Culture Fit = Do these words describe you?

Fiercely optimistic, sense of humor, problem-solver, intellectual curiosity, enjoys growth via feedback, organized, humble, self-reflective, self-directed, goal-oriented, enthusiastic, friendly, and emotionally intelligent.

Compensation

• We will offer a competitive compensation package and comprehensive health benefits.
• Compensation is based on the teachers’ license and years of experience.

As an equal opportunity employer, Leadership Preparatory Charter School hires without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.