Elementary Science Teacher

MEMPHIS BUSINESS ACADEMY HICKORY HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School is seeking a full-time teacher to implement a standards-aligned curriculum and drive student achievement. The role involves creating unit plans, assessments, and engaging instruction for diverse learners, with collaboration across teams.

You will participate in professional development, use data to guide instruction, and support families while maintaining high professional standards in a dynamic urban school setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required; Master's degree preferred.
• TN Professional Educator License preferred or eligible.
• Eligibility for TN Professional Educator License required.
• Content area certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop standards-aligned curriculum including maps, unit plans, and lesson plans; create interim, midterm, and final assessments.
• Provide engaging, rigorous instruction in whole-class and small-group settings.
• Attend PLCs and professional development sessions; support student growth.
• Analyze student performance data and inform instructional development with data.
• Collaborate with staff and participate in school-wide initiatives and events.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Bi-lingual

Differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tennessee Professional Educator License (preferred)

Eligibility for Tennessee Professional Educator License (required)

Content area certification (preferred)

Tools

None

Job description

Position Overview

Teachers are entrusted with advancing the mission of Memphis Business Academy. Reporting to the Principal and various network administrators, teachers are responsible for the development and execution of a standards‑aligned curriculum, continuous improvement of their instructional practices based on feedback, support, and adequate intellectual preparation on their part, and collaboration on areas of instructional and/or curricular need at the school. Teachers will be held accountable by the Principal, Chief Academic Officers and other network administrators in regard to their performance and growth, student achievement, and quality of delivery of instruction. The Teacher is a full‑time position with an immediate start date.

Essential Functions Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment

Create standards‑aligned curriculum including curriculum maps, unit plans, and lesson plans; develop interim, midterm, and final assessments as needed

Develop and implement ambitious, standards‑aligned lesson plans targeted with end goal of student performance at or above grade level expectations

Provide engaging, motivating, and rigorous instruction in whole‑class and individual settings

Attend all Professional Learning Community Meetings and professional development sessions

Provide academic support and tutoring to small groups or individual students as needed

Work to continuously improve effectiveness in all instructional practices, using school's teacher performance evaluation rubric as a guide

Use feedback to make productive changes in performance

Administrative

Analyze student achievement data in collaboration with the academic team

Implement data tracking system and use data to inform instructional development and delivery

Enter in student performance data in a timely manner

Complete all administrative requirements before given deadlines

Culture

Teach and enforce school‑wide systems, rules and consequences, disciplinary codes, and rewards at all times

Communicate regularly and proactively with students and families

Collaborate with other staff members and actively participate in all professional development and learning activities

Participate in additional activities including field trips, monitoring of designated sporting events, and other required programs as needed throughout year

Report to work daily with a positive and solutions oriented attitude and demeanor

Education and Certification:

• Bachelor's degree; Master's degree (preferred)
• Tennessee Professional Educator License (preferred)
• Eligibility for Tennessee Professional Educator License (required)
• Content area certification (preferred)

Experience and Skills:

Technological proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Excellent communication skills High level of personal organization and planning Minimum of one year working in urban education with a history of significant gains in student performance and/or growth (preferred) Bi-Lingual (desired) Ability to work with a variety of learning abilities, including those with low skill level in a heterogeneously grouped classroom setting

Culture and Fit:

MUST HAVE A LOVE FOR CHILDREN AND THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM DESPITE THEIR FLAWS and this must be evident through speech and action. Commitment to the mission and organizational success of Memphis Business Academy Schools Ambition and desire to grow as a leader Openness to feedback, a willingness to take personal responsibility for the affairs of the school Entrepreneurial spirit Personal and professional integrity Team player