Inspiring Middle School English Teacher – Growth & Impact

School Blueprint; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 53,000 - 75,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Wooddale Middle School in Memphis, TN is seeking an English teacher for grades 6–8 within the IOTA Community Schools network. The role focuses on delivering high-quality instruction, planning weekly and long-range lessons, and using data to monitor student progress.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree and a Tennessee teaching license (or a transferable out-of-state license within 90 days) and is committed to engaging diverse learners and participating in professional development and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Tennessee teaching license or transferable out-of-state license within 90 days.
• Demonstrated ability to plan lessons, use assessments, and engage diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Instructs English language arts content in grades 6–8 per standards.
• Develops and submits weekly and long-range lesson plans with objectives and assessments.
• Uses data to evaluate pupil progress and communicates with parents.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to align curricula and instruction.
• Supports student growth through interventions and accommodations.
• Maintains classroom management and adheres to school policies and procedures.
• Participates in meetings, committees, and student activities as required.

Skills

Lesson planning

Data-driven instruction

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tennessee teaching license

Out-of-state license transfer possible

Job description

Wooddale Middle School in Memphis, TN is seeking an English teacher for grades 6–8 within the IOTA Community Schools network. The role focuses on delivering high-quality instruction, planning weekly and long-range lessons, and using data to monitor student progress.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree and a Tennessee teaching license (or a transferable out-of-state license within 90 days) and is committed to engaging diverse learners and participating in professional development and