High School English Language Arts Teachers

Memphis Business Academy; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Memphis Business Academy seeks a High School English Language Arts teacher in Memphis, TN. The role focuses on developing standards-aligned curriculum, delivering rigorous instruction, and using feedback to improve practice.

You will collaborate with the academic team, participate in PLCs, and support student achievement through data-informed instruction and targeted interventions.

Qualifications

• Experience creating standards-aligned curricula including maps, unit plans, and assessments
• Ability to provide engaging, rigorous instruction in whole-class and small groups
• Strong organizational skills with data tracking and deadline management
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for planning and reporting
• Comfort working in urban education settings and with diverse learners

Responsibilities

• Create standards-aligned curriculum maps, unit plans, and lesson plans with assessments
• Develop ambitious, standards-aligned lessons targeting performance above grade level
• Provide engaging instruction in whole-class and small-group settings
• Attend Professional Learning Community meetings and professional development
• Offer academic support and tutoring to students as needed
• Collaborate with staff and participate in all school initiatives and events

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Education

Tennessee Professional Educator License (preferred)

Eligibility for Tennessee Professional Educator License (required)

Content area certification (preferred)

Job description

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High School English Language Arts Teachers

Memphis, TN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1020

Position Overview

Teachers are entrusted with advancing the mission of Memphis Business Academy. Reporting to the Principal and various network administrators, teachers are responsible for the development and execution of a standards-aligned curriculum, continuous improvement of their instructional practices based on feedback, support, and adequate intellectual preparation on their part, and collaboration on areas of instructional and/or curricular need at the school. Teachers will be held accountable by the Principal, Chief Academic Officers and other network administrators in regard to their performance and growth, student achievement, and quality of delivery of instruction.

Essential Functions

• Create standards-aligned curriculum including curriculum maps, unit plans, and lesson plans; develop interim, midterm, and final assessments as needed
• Develop and implement ambitious, standards-aligned lesson plans targeted with end goal of student performance at or above grade level expectations
• Provide engaging, motivating, and rigorous instruction in whole-class and individual settings
• Attend all Professional Learning Community Meetings and professional development sessions
• Provide academic support and tutoring to small groups or individual students as needed
• Work to continuously improve effectiveness in all instructional practices, using school’s teacher performance evaluation rubric as a guide
• Use feedback to make productive changes in performance

Administrative

• Analyze student achievement data in collaboration with the academic team
• Implement data tracking system and use data to inform instructional development and delivery
• Enter in student performance data in a timely manner
• Complete all administrative requirements before given deadlines

Culture

• Teach and enforce school-wide systems, rules and consequences, disciplinary codes, and rewards at all times
• Communicate regularly and proactively with students and families
• Collaborate with other staff members and actively participate in all professional development and learning activities
• Participate in additional activities including field trips, monitoring of designated sporting events, and other required programs as needed throughout year
• Report to work daily with a positive and solutions oriented attitude and demeanor

Education and Certification:

• Tennessee Professional Educator License (preferred)
• Eligibility for Tennessee Professional Educator License (required)
• Content area certification (preferred)

Experience and Skills:

• Technological proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• High level of personal organization and planning
• Minimum of one year working in urban education with a history of significant gains in student performance and/or growth (preferred)
• Ability to work with a variety of learning abilities, including those with low skill level in a heterogeneously grouped classroom setting

Culture and Fit:

• MUST HAVE A LOVE FOR CHILDREN AND THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM DESPITE THEIR FLAWS and this must be evident through speech and action.
• Commitment to the mission and organizational success of Memphis Business Academy Schools
• Ambition and desire to grow as a leader
• Openness to feedback, a willingness to take personal responsibility for the affairs of the school