PE Teacher

Compass Community Schools; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education seeks passionate teachers to join their vibrant community. With intentionally small class sizes, the school emphasizes academic excellence and character education, creating a nurturing environment for students. Teachers will enjoy robust benefits, including comprehensive medical plans and a strong retirement system. This role offers a unique opportunity to inspire young minds and contribute to the community while working in a collaborative setting. If you're dedicated to fostering a joyful learning atmosphere and committed to student success, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Robust medical, dental, and vision plan

Employer-funded short-term disability insurance

Life and accidental death insurance

Contributions to retirement system

Sign-on bonuses available

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; valid Tennessee teaching license preferred.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Impart a love of content on students and establish a supportive classroom culture.
• Monitor student progress and communicate regularly with families.

Skills

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Strong content knowledge

Ability to lead students

Interpersonal skills

Commitment to advance student learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Valid Tennessee teaching license

Job description

Teacher Pay & Perks:

Intentionally small school settings – K-8 sites have only about 225 students in total, and one classroom per grade level; Midtown high school has less than 400 students in total.
Collaborative professional development (PLCs) supported by a network level Director of Special Education, as well as network-level content leads
Robust medical, dental, and vision plan with significant employer contributions to premiums
100% employer-funded short-term disability, life, and accidental death insurance
Contributions in the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (AAA-rated pension plan)
Salary ranges from $50,000 to $60,000
Sign-on bonuses available
Teacher Qualifications:

REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree
PREFERRED: valid Tennessee teaching license for other electives (endorsement #420 for PE)
ENCOURAGED: Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply
Affinity with, and passion for, the compelling vision of Compass Community Schools
Strong content knowledge
Driving commitment to advance student learning
Ability to lead students toward a joyful and productive learning environment
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to build productive relationships with students and colleagues
Desire to work hard in a balanced, extended school calendar
Utmost personal and professional integrity

Teacher Primary Responsibilities:

Imparting a love of content on students.
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 that has high expectations for students’ individual and collective success.
Instruct students with purpose, clarity, and urgency.
Monitor student progress to ensure that student needs are being met.
Communicate regularly with families as partners in the education of their children.
Welcome opportunities to develop professionally.

About Us:

In July 2019, Compass Community Schools opened six high-quality charter schools (five elementary and one high) in the Memphis community. Our vision is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s ideal of education: “Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.” This true education – provided within a supportive, joyful, and hopeful school culture – will prepare our students to be positive agents of change in our communities.

Tagged as: Elementary, middle school, Physical Education