K-2 ESL Teacher

MEMPHIS SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE ELEMENTARY; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Memphis School of Excellence Elementary in Tennessee is seeking a qualified classroom teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year. The position requires a valid Tennessee teaching certificate and an endorsement in the grade/subject taught, with full-time responsibilities at our elementary campus.

Candidates must be highly qualified, meet state regulations, and maintain regular attendance. The role emphasizes data-driven instruction, strong communication with families, and the ability to apply

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and endorsement in the grade/subject with a valid Tennessee certificate.
• Must be highly qualified.
• Governed by the Rules and Regulations of the Tennessee Code Annotated and the Tennessee Board of Education.

Skills

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Equipment operation

Verbal ability

Mathematical ability

Critical reasoning

Situational judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Endorsement in grade/subject with Tennessee certificate

Job description

Employer: Memphis School of Excellence

Job Type: Full-time

Position for 2026-2027 academic year

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Regular Attendance Requires a Bachelor's degree and endorsement in the grade/subject taught with a valid Tennessee certificate
• Must be highly qualified
• Governed by the Rules and Regulations of the Tennessee Code Annotated and the Tennessee Board of Education
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform the responsibilities and duties of the position

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES:

• Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.
• Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, effective supervision, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.
• Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization : Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
• Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.
• Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.
• Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems, philosophies, laws, regulations, and procedures; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
• Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria and the goals and priorities of planning and development programs.

Memphis School of Excellence offers educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, or genetic information. MSE adheres to the provisions of the Family Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).