High School ELA/History Teacher

PURE Academy; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

PURE Academy, a Memphis private school, seeks passionate educators in ELA/History, Mathematics, Agriculture, Science, and CTE to deliver immersive, project-based, interdisciplinary instruction aligned with Tennessee standards. The role supports college-preparatory aims and real-world connections, including agriculture, leadership, and athletics.

Anticipated start is Fall 2026. Teachers collaborate with leadership and staff to foster trauma-informed, culturally responsive classrooms and to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or applicable content area required.
• Master’s degree and/or prior teaching experience preferred.
• Active Tennessee teaching license (or eligibility for licensure) in the applicable endorsement area preferred.
• Experience working with diverse student populations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a positive, engaging high school learning environment.
• Plan and deliver rigorous instruction aligned to Tennessee academic standards and course objectives.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse academic needs of students.
• Utilize data to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Integrate literacy, critical thinking, and problem-solving strategies across instruction.
• Connect learning to authentic, real-world experiences including agriculture, STEM, leadership, career pathways, and athletics when appropriate.
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum planning, interdisciplinary projects, professional learning, and school improvement initiatives.
• Assess student learning using a variety of formative and summative measures.
• Communicate student progress effectively with students, families, and staff.
• Maintain accurate lesson plans, grades, attendance, and required documentation.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, school events, and collaborative planning.
• Support summer learning opportunities and school-wide initiatives as needed.
• Assist with student supervision and contribute positively to school culture beyond the classroom.

Skills

Strong content knowledge

Student-centered learning

Project-based learning

Interdisciplinary instruction

Technology integration

Collaborative environment

Classroom management

Professional growth

Relationship-building

Real-world applications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or content area

Master's degree preferred

TN teaching license or eligibility

Experience with diverse student populations

Job description

Position Overview

PURE Academy is a college-preparatory private school in Memphis, Tennessee, that provides a personalized learning environment through innovative, project-based instruction. PURE Academy aligns Tennessee academic standards with an interdisciplinary curriculum designed to help students connect classroom learning to real-world experiences.

As PURE Academy continues expanding its focus on AgriSTEM, college and career readiness, and athletics, we seek passionate, innovative educators in ELA/History (Humanities), Mathematics, Agriculture, Science, and Career & Technical Education (CTE) who are committed to creating engaging, relevant, and meaningful learning experiences.

Teachers at PURE Academy help students make authentic connections between academic content, agriculture, sustainability, technology, leadership, athletics, and future career pathways while maintaining a rigorous college-preparatory environment.

PURE Academy teachers create trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and student-centered classrooms where academics, character development, and athletics work together to prepare students for success in college, careers, and life.

All teachers report directly to the Principal and collaborate closely with school leadership, instructional staff, and community partners.

Anticipated Start Date: Fall 2026

Mission Alignment

• Embrace the belief that students’ prior knowledge serves as a foundation for future learning and leadership.
• Support PURE Academy’s mission of providing engaging, real-world, college-preparatory learning experiences.
• Design rigorous, relevant instruction that prepares students for postsecondary success.
• Connect classroom learning to agriculture, STEM, leadership, career readiness, athletics, and authentic real-world experiences when appropriate.
• Collaborate with teachers, coaches, and staff to support students’ academic, social-emotional, and leadership development.
• Foster critical thinking, communication, collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving skills.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong content knowledge in assigned subject area
• Ability to create engaging, student-centered learning experiences
• Experience or interest in project-based and interdisciplinary learning
• Ability to integrate technology into instruction
• Flexibility to thrive in a collaborative, innovative school environment
• Strong organizational and classroom management skills
• Commitment to continuous professional growth
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with students, families, colleagues, and community partners
• Passion for innovation, creativity, servant leadership, and student success
• Ability to incorporate authentic, real-world applications into instruction

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Collaborate in a strong team environment to:

• Establish and maintain a positive, engaging high school learning environment conducive to student success.
• Plan and deliver rigorous instruction aligned to Tennessee academic standards and course objectives.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic needs of students.
• Utilize data to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Integrate literacy, critical thinking, and problem-solving strategies across instruction.
• Connect learning to authentic, real-world experiences, including agriculture, STEM, leadership, career pathways, and athletics when appropriate.
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum planning, interdisciplinary projects, professional learning, and school improvement initiatives.
• Assess student learning using a variety of formative and summative measures.
• Communicate student progress effectively with students, families, and staff.
• Maintain accurate lesson plans, grades, attendance, and required documentation.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, school events, and collaborative planning.
• Support summer learning opportunities and school-wide initiatives as needed.
• Assist with student supervision and contribute positively to school culture beyond the classroom.

Other Duties

• Sponsor student organizations, clubs, or extracurricular activities as appropriate.
• Support athletic, community, and school-wide events as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or the applicable content area required.
• Master’s degree and/or prior teaching experience preferred.
• Active Tennessee teaching license (or eligibility for licensure) in the applicable endorsement area preferred.
• Experience working with diverse student populations is a plus.

Preferred Certification Areas

• English Language Arts (Grades 6-12)/Humanities
• History or Social Studies
• Mathematics
• Agriculture Education
• Science (Biology, Physical Science, Environmental Science, or related disciplines)
• Career & Technical Education (CTE)

Other Requirements

• Successful completion of a background check.