Prek4 Teacher

Star Academy Charter School; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Star Academy Charter School in Memphis, Tennessee invites applications for a full-time, in-person teaching position. The ideal candidate will hold Tennessee certification for elementary and/or middle school, possess an Early Childhood endorsement, and bring strong pedagogy, classroom innovation, and technology-enabled instruction to the classroom.

You will plan engaging lessons, provide differentiated support, maintain records of student progress, and communicate with families and staff.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have Tennessee Certification for elementary and/or middle school.
• Early Childhood endorsement required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of pedagogy, classroom innovation, technology inclusion, and content.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in elementary education.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and implement rigorous lessons/activities that facilitate active learning.
• Provide whole class, individualized and differentiated instructional support.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development.
• Communicate regularly to students and parents about academic progress and behavior.

Skills

Pedagogy knowledge

Classroom innovation

Technology in education

Curriculum content

Education

Bachelor's in Elementary Education

Job description

Overview

Teachers are the heartbeat of the educational journey, as you play a memorable role in establishing the pace of learning in the lives of children. Our teachers hold an unassailable command on effective, high-quality pedagogy and the most innovative teaching practices.

Instructional Responsibilities

• Embody the mission and vision of STAR Academy and uphold a culture of high expectations.
• Plan, organize, and implement rigorous lessons/activities that will facilitate active learning.
• Provide whole class, individualized and differentiated instructional support.
• Follow the school-wide procedures in implementing classroom routines, policies, rituals, programs, and systems that support academic achievement and social-emotional development.
• Result‑driven educational leader with experience in, and commitment to, standards-based curriculum and the use of data and assessments to drive instructional decisions.
• Use relevant technology to support instruction.
• Provide appropriate feedback to students, parents, and school administration on the student’s academic progress.
• Understand and use best practices as it relates to student data, instructional planning, and building positive relationships with the classroom.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development.
• Participate in professional development sessions, school and parent meetings.
• Stay updated with developments in content areas, teaching strategies, resources and methods relevant to changes in education.
• Establish and communicate clear objective for all learning activities.
• Communicate regularly to students and parents of their academic and social behavior.

Required + Preferred Qualifications

• Tennessee Certification as an elementary and/or middle school teacher (required).
• Eraly Childhood endorsement (required).
• Demonstrated knowledge of pedagogy, classroom innovation, technology inclusion, and content.
• A bachelor’s degree or higher in elementary education.
• STAR offers a competitive salary, benefits, and professional development and welcomes candidates who add to the racial, cultural, and gender diversity of the school community.

Job Type: Full-time, in-person

Ability to Commute or Relocate

Tagged as: Early Childhood, PreK