IB 8th Grade Language & Literature Teacher

Lausanne Collegiate School; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Lausanne Collegiate School in Memphis, Tennessee, seeks an eighth-grade Language & Literature teacher for a maternity leave covering January through May 2027. The position serves approximately 75 eighth-grade students within a campus of about 915 students and participates in an IB World School environment.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred), teaching experience with adolescents, and familiarity with MYP/IB frameworks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.
• 2+ years of teaching experience preferred
• Master’s Degree preferred
• MYP or IB experience preferred
• General knowledge of curriculum and instructional best practices for adolescent students
• Strong communications, public relations and interpersonal skills
• Strong passion for adolescent students and understanding of developmental milestones

Responsibilities

• Teach all eighth-grade students, five sections
• Serve as an eighth-grade advisor
• Implement plans for the curriculum programs assigned
• Work cooperatively and maintain professionalism with the grade level team, full Middle School faculty and staff, and the parent community
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning in an IB setting
• Manage student behavior in the classroom
• Implement individualized learning plans
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents and the community
• Build meaningful relationships
• Participate in meetings and committees as assigned
• Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior
• Typical divisional duties (carpool, lunch, free time) are assigned as needed
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, and stand
• Proficient in using technology in the classroom to engage students and explore the curriculum
• Support the school’s mission and Lausanne Way
• Other duties as assigned by the Head of School or Head of Middle School

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adolescent development knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from accredited university

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

Lausanne Collegiate School in Memphis, Tennessee, seeks an eighth-grade Language & Literature teacher for a maternity leave covering January through May 2027. The position serves approximately 75 eighth-grade students within a campus of about 915 students and participates in an IB World School environment.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred), teaching experience with adolescents, and familiarity with MYP/IB frameworks.