5th Grade Teacher

Memphis College Prep; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop provided

Smartboard technology

Professional development opportunities

Teacher-classroom stipends

Job summary

Memphis College Prep in Memphis, TN is seeking dedicated elementary teachers to implement district curricula and foster student growth across kindergarten through fifth grade. You will work within a collaborative grade-level and school-wide team to continually improve instruction to meet diverse student needs.

Ideal candidates have at least two years of urban teaching experience and a Tennessee Teaching License, with a proven track record of improving student performance through rigorous,

Qualifications

• Two+ years of urban teaching experience required.
• Tennessee Teaching License is required.
• Experience with data-driven instruction and improving student performance.
• Ability to work in a heterogeneous classroom and collaborate with colleagues.
• Strong data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement MCP-selected curriculums and standards-aligned lesson plans.
• Collaborate with grade-level and school-wide teams.
• Analyze student achievement data to drive instruction.
• Communicate proactively with families and scholars.
• Participate in Literacy/STEM Night and other programs as needed.

Skills

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Communication with families

Differentiated instruction

Urban classroom management

Education

Tennessee Teaching License

Job description

About Us!

Memphis College Preparatory Elementary School opened its doors in August 2010 to an inaugural class of kindergarten students, the college class of 2027. MCP is proud to have been recognized as a Level 5 Performance School and a Reward School in the State of Tennessee for the 2022–2023 school year. During the 2025–2026 school year, MCP demonstrated growth across all tested content areas, reflecting the continued commitment of our scholars and staff to academic progress and achievement. We currently maintain a 95% staff retention rate.

Our mission is to prepare students in kindergarten through fifth grade with the academic and ethical character foundation necessary to excel in school and in life. Our classrooms are named after colleges because our students are preparing each day to complete their journey to college graduation.

Job Description

Teachers hold the primary responsibility for the implementation of Memphis College Prep selected curriculums. Memphis College Prep seeks teachers who are committed to continuously improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration as part of a grade level and school-wide team. A teacher works relentlessly in his or her aim to see student growth and wants to hone his or her skills as an effective classroom teacher.

Qualifications

• Drives the Memphis College Prep mission and demonstrates a relentless commitment to the mission of college graduation, beginning in kindergarten.
• Minimum two years of urban teaching, preferred, and a Tennessee Teaching License.
• Experienced classroom teacher with demonstrated quantifiable and objective student performance gains that surpass state or local average
• Develops and implements rigorous, standards-aligned lesson plans targeted with the end goal of student performance to be at or above grade-level.
• Ability to work with a variety of learning abilities, including those with special needs and low skill level in a heterogeneously grouped classroom setting.
• Strong ability to complete data analysis of student achievement data.
• Successful manager of an urban classroom who has used structure, incentives, and high expectations to drive student success.
• Demonstrates ability to work well in a team, that includes parents, colleagues, and community members.
• Communicatesregularly and proactively with scholars, families, and colleagues.
• Continuously receives and utilizes feedback to make productive changes to instructional practices and overall performance.
• Completes any administrative requirements on or before given deadlines.
• Participates in additional activities including Literacy/STEM Night, field trips, intensive academic support sessions, and other required programs as needed throughout year.

Salary & Benefits:

Memphis College Prep offers a competitive salary and comprehensive health and retirement benefits. Our staff members have individually assigned laptop computers, smartboard technology, all necessary instructional supplies, and teacher-classroom stipends. MCP is also committed to offering professional development opportunities.

Tagged as: ELA, Elementary, Math