Kindergarten Teacher

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

Job summary

Memphis College Prep Elementary in Bellevue, Tennessee, is looking for dedicated teachers for Kindergarten through Fifth grade. This role involves implementing a rigorous curriculum aimed at ensuring student growth and success.

Ideal candidates will have urban teaching experience and a Tennessee Teaching License. The position emphasizes collaboration, high academic standards, and active communication with students and families.

Qualifications

• Successful manager of an urban classroom.
• Experienced classroom teacher with quantifiable student performance gains.
• Ability to work with a variety of learning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive the Memphis College Prep mission to college graduation.
• Develop and implement rigorous, standards-aligned lesson plans.
• Communicate regularly with scholars, families, and colleagues.

Skills

Urban classroom management

Data analysis of student achievement

Collaboration with team

Education

Tennessee Teaching License

1-2 years of urban teaching

Job description

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

Job Description

Position Summary:

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.

Kindergarten teachers work in a co‑teacher classroom (two, fully certified teachers in each classroom).

Essential Functions:

• Drive the Memphis College Prep mission and demonstrate a relentless commitment to college graduation beginning in kindergarten.
• Create rigorous, standards‑aligned curriculum and assessments.
• Develop and implement rigorous, standards‑aligned lesson plans targeted with end goal of student performance to be at or above grade level.
• Create, monitor and sustain a disciplined school culture of high academic and behavioral standards.
• Communicate regularly and proactively with scholars, families, and colleagues.
• Continuously utilize feedback to make productive changes to instructional practices and overall performance.
• Complete any administrative requirements before given deadlines.
• Participate in additional activities including field trips, intensive academic support sessions, and other required programs as needed throughout the year.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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.

Qualifications

Minimum 1‑2 years of urban teaching, preferred, and a Tennessee Teaching License.

Additional Information

Commitment to Diversity:

Memphis College Prep does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

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