Inspiring Middle School Science Teacher PLCs & Planning

Compass Community Schools; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Sign-on bonuses

Employer contributions to premiums

Job summary

Compass Community Schools in Memphis, TN, seeks a Middle School Teacher to inspire and guide students before high school. This role emphasizes a balanced calendar, collaborative PLCs, and a love of content across core subjects. You will contribute to a joyful, productive classroom culture and engage families as partners in learning.

The school offers a comprehensive benefits package, 2.5 hours of planning daily, and a mission-driven environment focused on academic excellence and service learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Valid Tennessee teaching license (endorsement #123 for science)
• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply
• Affinity with Compass Community Schools’ mission
• Strong content knowledge in science

Responsibilities

• Imparting a love of content to middle school students
• Support school-wide pillars: academic excellence, values-based character education, and service learning in the community
• Claim ownership of the privilege and responsibility to ensure high levels of student learning
• Establish a supportive, joyful, and hopeful classroom culture with high expectations
• Instruct students with purpose, clarity, and urgency
• Monitor student progress to ensure needs are met
• Communicate regularly with families as partners in education
• Welcome opportunities for professional development

Skills

Content knowledge

Student learning focus

Classroom management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Integrity and professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tennessee teaching license

Endorsement #123 (Science)

Job description

Compass Community Schools in Memphis, TN, seeks a Middle School Teacher to inspire and guide students before high school. This role emphasizes a balanced calendar, collaborative PLCs, and a love of content across core subjects. You will contribute to a joyful, productive classroom culture and engage families as partners in learning.

The school offers a comprehensive benefits package, 2.5 hours of planning daily, and a mission-driven environment focused on academic excellence and service learning.