K-5 Game Changing Teacher

Memphis College Prep Elementary; Bellevue (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Memphis College Prep Elementary in Bellevue seeks dedicated teachers for grades K-5. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing a rigorous curriculum aimed at student performance. Collaboration within a team is essential, as is a commitment to high standards.

Candidates should have a Tennessee Teaching License and at least two years of urban teaching experience. The role requires a successful track record of managing diverse classrooms and fostering growth for all students.

Qualifications

• Experience managing an urban classroom with high expectations.
• Ability to work with diverse learning abilities.
• Strong team collaboration skills with peers and families.

Responsibilities

• Implement and develop Memphis College Prep curriculum.
• Create rigorous lesson plans targeting student performance.
• Continuously improve instructional practices through collaboration.

Skills

Curriculum Development

Classroom Management

Student Performance Monitoring

Data Analysis

Education

Tennessee Teaching License

Minimum two years urban teaching experience

Job description

Memphis College Prep is a Kindergarten through Fifth grade public charter school that believes college begins in kindergarten.

Job Description

Teachers hold the primary responsibility for the implementation and development of Memphis College Prep curriculum. Memphis College Prep seeks teachers who are committed to continuously improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration as part of a grade level and school-wide team. A teacher works relentlessly in their aim to see student growth and want to hone their skills as effective classroom teachers.

Qualifications

Minimum two years of urban teaching, preferred, and a Tennessee Teaching License

• Drives the Memphis College Prep mission and demonstrates a relentless commitment to the mission of college graduation beginning in kindergarten.
• Creates rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum and assessments.
• Develops and implements rigorous, standards-aligned lesson plans targeted with end goal of student performance to be at or above grade-level.
• Creates, monitors and sustains a disciplined school culture of high academic and behavioral standards.
• Communicates regularly and proactively with scholars, families, and colleagues.
• Continuously utilizes feedback to make productive changes to instructional practices and overall performance.
• Completes any administrative requirements before given deadlines.
• Participates in additional activities including field trips, intensive academic support sessions, and other required programs as needed throughout year.

Additional Information

• Successful manager of an urban classroom who has used structure, incentives, and high expectations to drive student success.
• Experienced classroom teacher with demonstrated quantifiable and objective student performance gains that surpass state or local averages.
• Ability to work with a variety of learning abilities, including those with special needs and low skill level in a heterogeneously grouped classroom setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team, including parents, colleagues, and community members.
• Strong knowledge of data analysis of student achievement data.