Founding Social Studies Teacher - Arkansas Middle School

WOODDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

IOTA Community Schools is expanding into Arkansas for the 2027–28 school year, launching a new K-8 program in Little Rock with a founding Arkansas team. We seek mission-driven Social Studies teachers to build a joyful, rigorous middle school experience and to forge strong family and community relationships from day one.

As a founding teacher, you will contribute to shaping school culture, collaborate with a supportive team, and impact generations of students for college, leadership, and life.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Must have an Arkansas Teacher’s license for Middle School Education 4-8 or Social Studies 7-12.
• Belief in the IOTA mission and commitment to students.
• Ability to meet deadlines related to lesson plan submission, grades, and other requirements.
• Humility, sense of humor, and rock-solid commitment to IOTA’s mission and communities served.

Responsibilities

• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required.
• The approximate school day runs from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30-4:30 p.m.
• Instruct students in assigned content area(s) per IOTA standards using direct instruction and materials to engage learning.
• Work with an interdisciplinary team to align curricula and meet state guidelines.
• Set clear short-term and long-term instructional goals and develop weekly and long-range lesson plans.
• Use data to evaluate pupil progress, report results, and inform parents.
• Provide necessary accommodations and modifications for growth and success of all students.
• Lead and participate in student activities and community engagement as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

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

Job description

IOTA Community Schools is expanding into Arkansas for the 2027–28 school year, launching a new K-8 program in Little Rock with a founding Arkansas team. We seek mission-driven Social Studies teachers to build a joyful, rigorous middle school experience and to forge strong family and community relationships from day one.

As a founding teacher, you will contribute to shaping school culture, collaborate with a supportive team, and impact generations of students for college, leadership, and life.