Founding Social Studies Teacher – Arkansas Middle School

IOTA Community Schools; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

195-day school year

Job summary

IOTA Community Schools is seeking a Social Studies Teacher to join our founding Arkansas team for 2027–28, teaching middle school Social Studies in Little Rock. This is a mission-driven role with opportunities to shape a joyful, rigorous learning community from day one and build strong family and community relationships.

Qualified candidates hold an Arkansas Teacher’s license for Middle School Education 4-8 or Social Studies 7-12, and a Bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Arkansas teaching license for Middle School Education 4-8 or Social Studies 7-12 required.
• Commitment to IOTA’s mission and deadlines in planning and instruction.

Responsibilities

• Attend professional meetings and staff meetings to improve practice.
• Instruct students using engaging, standards-aligned instruction.
• Develop and submit weekly/long-range lesson plans with standards and assessments.
• Use data to evaluate pupil progress and inform parents.
• Lead and participate in student activities and support school culture.
• Abide by state and federal mandates on reporting abuse and neglect.

Education

Bachelor’s degree (required)

Arkansas teaching license: Middle School 4-8 or Social Studies 7-12

Job description

IOTA Community Schools is seeking a Social Studies Teacher to join our founding Arkansas team for 2027–28, teaching middle school Social Studies in Little Rock. This is a mission-driven role with opportunities to shape a joyful, rigorous learning community from day one and build strong family and community relationships.

Qualified candidates hold an Arkansas Teacher’s license for Middle School Education 4-8 or Social Studies 7-12, and a Bachelor’s degree.