Middle School STEM Teacher

WOODDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 53,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits plan

Job summary

Wooddale Middle School in Memphis, part of IOTA Community Schools, is hiring a full-time teacher. The role involves delivering standards-aligned instruction, planning lessons, and using data to monitor student progress. Collaboration with colleagues and sponsorship of activities are expected.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree and a Tennessee teaching license or a transferable license within 90 days. H1 visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Tennessee teaching license with an endorsement or transferable license from another state within 90 days of employment.
• On-track to complete certification in Tennessee if not yet licensed.
• Commitment to IOTA’s mission and deadlines for lesson plans and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in assigned content area following state and school standards.
• Develop and implement weekly and long-range lesson plans with standards and assessments.
• Use data to evaluate pupil progress and report to parents.
• Maintain student management policies and supervise/discipline in classroom.
• Sponsor student activities and collaborate with staff to address student needs.

Skills

Effective instruction

Curriculum alignment

Data-driven instruction

Student assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Location: Wooddale Middle School

Network: IOTA Community Schools

Employment: Full Time

IOTA Community Schools is a network of four public charter schools in Memphis, Tennessee. We operate both "fresh start" schools and "zoned-enrollment" turnaround schools. From 6th through 12th grades, our schools serve predominantly minority and low-income populations likely to be first-generation college attendees.

Position Responsibilities

• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required.
• The approximate school day for staff runs from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30-4:30 p.m.
• Effectively instruct students in assigned content area(s) as prescribed by IOTA’s academic content standards through direct instruction, demonstrating, and using audio-visual aids and other materials to supplement presentations with the overall goal of engaging student learning.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team and within content areas planning and aligning curricula to ensure that instruction follows curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school.
• Set clear short-term and long-term goals to drive instruction.
• Develop and submit weekly and long range lesson plans containing standards, objectives, essential questions, assessments and lesson plans; assign lessons and review homework.
• Consistently use data to evaluate pupil progress, record results, and issue meaningful reports to inform parents of progress.
• Create and implement student intervention plans when necessary for students.
• Maintain the school’s student management policies and procedures (i.e. attendance records, dress code, etc.) and report to the school administrators when necessary.
• Maintain effective supervision and discipline in the classroom.
• Work with other teachers and administrators to address and resolve student needs.
• Provide necessary accommodations and modifications for growth and success of all students.
• Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Lead and participate in student activities such as: sponsoring student activities or student organizations, coaching a sports team, working with parents and the community as part of a committee or group, provide morning or after school supervision, and chaperoning student activities.
• Abide by all state and federal mandates in reporting sexual or physical abuse and neglect.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required

• Candidates must have either (a) valid Tennessee teaching license with the appropriate content endorsement to teach or (b) a valid out of state license that can successfully be transferred to Tennessee within 90 days of employment, or (c) demonstrate you are on track to complete the necessary steps towards certification in Tennessee.
• *If you do not hold a teaching license, you may qualify for a Practitioner license while you complete graduate coursework, but you must enroll in an EPP program. Please review here: https://www.tn.gov/education/licensing/educator-preparation/educator-preparation-programs-providers.html
• Belief in IOTA's mission - relentlessly pursuing excellence, guided by Fostering relationships, accountability, determination, and justice Ability to meet deadlines related to lesson plan submission, grades, and other requirements
• Humility, sense of humor, and rock-solid commitment to IOTA’s mission and the communities we serve

Our teacher salary is based on years of certified experience and ranges from $53,000-$75,250.

Benefits

• We also offer comprehensive benefits plan as well as the opportunity to impact a growing, mission-driven organization that is committed to the success of all students.

This employer strives for a balanced, productive workforce, which is diverse in terms of age, gender, and cultural identity.

We do not base hiring or promotional decisions on factors other than performance and professional growth potential.

Please note that we are unable to sponsor H1 VISA applicants.