Founding English Teacher – Middle School, Arkansas

Hillcrest High School; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

IOTA Community Schools is seeking passionate, mission-driven English teachers to join our founding Arkansas team for the 2027–28 school year. As a founding teacher, you will shape a joyful, rigorous middle school experience for scholars and build strong family and community relationships from day one.

Starting in Arkansas with 195 days and a benefits package, the role requires a Bachelor's degree and an Arkansas teaching license for Middle School Education 4-8 or English 7-12.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Arkansas teaching license for Middle School Education 4-8 or English 7-12 required.

Responsibilities

• Attend professional meetings, conferences, and workshops to maintain professional competence.
• Instruct students in assigned content area following standards and using appropriate materials to engage learning.
• Develop and submit weekly and long-range lesson plans with standards, objectives, and assessments.
• Use data to evaluate pupil progress and communicate progress to families.
• Lead student activities and participate in committees to support school goals.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Arkansas Teaching License for Middle School Education 4-8 or English 7-12

Job description

IOTA Community Schools is seeking passionate, mission-driven English teachers to join our founding Arkansas team for the 2027–28 school year. As a founding teacher, you will shape a joyful, rigorous middle school experience for scholars and build strong family and community relationships from day one.

Starting in Arkansas with 195 days and a benefits package, the role requires a Bachelor's degree and an Arkansas teaching license for Middle School Education 4-8 or English 7-12.