Inspiring Middle School Teacher - PLCs & Planning Time

Compass Community Schools; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Sign-on bonus

Pension plan

Job summary

Compass Community Schools in Memphis seeks a 5th-8th Middle School Teacher for the 2026-27 year to inspire students and deliver rigorous instruction across core subjects.

The role features collaborative PLCs, a balanced extended calendar, robust benefits, and a salary range of $55,000 to $65,000, with sign-on bonuses. Applicants must hold a Tennessee teaching license and a bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Tennessee teaching license is required, with endorsements #121 (ELA), #122 (math), #123 (science) or #124 (social studies).
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Strong content knowledge in ELA, math, science and social studies.

Responsibilities

• Impart a love of content on students prior to their high-school experience.
• Support and contribute to a school-wide focus on three 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 for students' success.
• Instruct students with purpose, clarity, and urgency.
• Monitor student progress to meet student needs.
• Communicate regularly with families as partners in education.
• Welcome opportunities to develop professionally.

Skills

Effective communication

Classroom management

Collaborative teamwork

Adaptability

Bilingual encouragement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tennessee teaching license with endorsements

Job description

Compass Community Schools in Memphis seeks a 5th-8th Middle School Teacher for the 2026-27 year to inspire students and deliver rigorous instruction across core subjects.

The role features collaborative PLCs, a balanced extended calendar, robust benefits, and a salary range of $55,000 to $65,000, with sign-on bonuses. Applicants must hold a Tennessee teaching license and a bachelor's degree.