Impactful ESL Teacher at a Mission-Driven School

IOTA Community Schools; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 53,000 - 75,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

IOTA Community Schools in Memphis, TN is seeking a dedicated educator to implement rigorous instruction aligned with state standards. The role involves collaborative planning, data-driven progress reporting, and leading student activities within a mission-driven school community.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and Tennessee teaching licensure (or transfer). If unafflicensed, a Practitioner pathway is available while pursuing certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Valid Tennessee teaching license with appropriate endorsement or transferable out-of-state license within 90 days.
• If teaching license is not held, eligible for Practitioner license while completing graduate coursework.
• Belief in the IOTA mission.
• 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 the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Attend professional meetings and training to maintain and improve professional competence; staff meetings and committee work; school day runs 7:30 a.m. to 3:30‑4:30 p.m.
• Effectively instruct students using standards with AV aids to engage learning.
• Work with interdisciplinary teams to align curricula with state and school requirements.
• Set clear short‑term and long‑term goals to drive instruction.
• Develop weekly and long‑range lesson plans with standards, objectives, assessments; review homework.
• Use data to evaluate pupil progress and issue meaningful reports to inform parents.
• Create and implement student intervention plans when necessary.
• Maintain student management policies and report to administrators when necessary.
• Maintain effective supervision and discipline in the classroom.
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to address student needs.
• Provide accommodations and modifications for growth and success of all students.
• Participate in faculty meetings and professional development activities.
• Lead and participate in student activities and sponsor organizations.
• Coaching a sports team and chaperoning activities as part of committees.
• Abide by all state and federal mandates in reporting abuse and neglect.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Meeting deadlines

Collaboration

Humility

Community commitment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

IOTA Community Schools in Memphis, TN is seeking a dedicated educator to implement rigorous instruction aligned with state standards. The role involves collaborative planning, data-driven progress reporting, and leading student activities within a mission-driven school community.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and Tennessee teaching licensure (or transfer). If unafflicensed, a Practitioner pathway is available while pursuing certification.