Founding Middle School English Teacher – Arkansas

IOTA Community Schools; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

IOTA Community Schools is launching in Little Rock, Arkansas, starting with kindergarten and 6th grade as the first step toward a full K-8 school. We seek mission-driven English teachers to join our founding Arkansas team for the 2027–28 school year and help shape a joyful, rigorous middle school experience from day one.

As a founding teacher, you will build enduring family and community relationships, work with an interdisciplinary team, and influence school culture while upholding state

Qualifications

• Arkansas teaching license required for middle school or English 7–12.
• Commitment to IOTA's mission and values.
• Ability to meet deadlines for lesson plans and grades.

Responsibilities

• Attend professional meetings and staff meetings; work 7:30 a.m. to 3:30-4:30 p.m. as part of the school day.
• Instruct students using approved state and school standards with engaging methods.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to align curricula and assessments.
• Develop and submit weekly and long-range lesson plans with objectives and assessments.
• Use data to evaluate pupil progress and inform families with meaningful reports.
• Maintain classroom management policies; supervise and support student activities.
• Participate in meetings, conferences, and community activities and sponsor student groups.

Education

Arkansas Teacher’s license (Middle School 4-8) or English 7-12

Job description

IOTA Community Schools is launching in Little Rock, Arkansas, starting with kindergarten and 6th grade as the first step toward a full K-8 school. We seek mission-driven English teachers to join our founding Arkansas team for the 2027–28 school year and help shape a joyful, rigorous middle school experience from day one.

As a founding teacher, you will build enduring family and community relationships, work with an interdisciplinary team, and influence school culture while upholding state