SY27-28 Kindergarten Teacher (pooled post)

WOODDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

IOTA Community Schools is expanding its high-performing public charter model into Arkansas, launching kindergarten and 6th grade as a first step toward a full K-8 school. We seek teachers who share our mission that every child can succeed, regardless of background.

The candidate should hold a valid Arkansas Elementary Education license or be eligible, have experience with younger learners, and demonstrate a strong tutoring or literacy background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Eligibility for Arkansas Teacher’s license in Elementary Ed K-6 or ECE P-4.
• If not certified, has experience with elementary-aged children and a tutoring/literacy foundation.

Responsibilities

• Attend professional meetings, conferences and workshops to maintain competence.
• Instruct students according to IOTA standards using varied materials.
• Plan lessons with standards, objectives, assessments and schedules.
• Use data to evaluate pupil progress and communicate with parents.
• Collaborate with colleagues to align curricula and address student needs.

Skills

Humility

Deadline-driven

Mission commitment

Curriculum materials development

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Arkansas teaching license eligibility (Elem Ed K-6 or ECE P-4)

Experience with elementary-aged children (if not certified)

Job description

Location: Arkansas
Network: IOTA Community Schools
Employment: Full Time

IOTA Community Schools is a growing network of high-performing public charter schools currently serving grades 6-12 in Memphis, Tennessee, with a track record of transforming “fresh start” and “zoned-enrollment” turnaround schools into thriving learning communities. In the 2027-28 school year, we are bringing our mission to Little Rock, Arkansas, launching with kindergarten and 6th grade as the first step toward a full K-8 school. At IOTA, we believe every child, regardless of background, zip code, or life circumstance, possesses limitless potential. We are looking for teachers who believe that too, and who want to be part of proving it every day.

What we're looking for

• 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
• Should have or be eligible for an Arkansas Teacher’s license for Elementary Education K-6 or ECE P-4.
• If not yet certified, must have experience working with elementary aged children and a solid tutoring or literacy foundation
• Belief in the IOTA mission
• 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
• The ability and willingness to construct hands‑on education materials to be utilized in the teaching of identified curriculum skills and concepts.

Mental Functions, Physical Requirements, and Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, go up and down stairs, operate foot and hand controls, use a telephone and write. Occasionally the employee must lift and/or move up to twenty (20) or more pounds. This position requires accurate perceiving of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, handling and working with educational materials and/or objects, and providing oral information. Must have the ability to work for the duration of the daily contracted time period, and to be physically present and at assigned work, with only infrequent unexcused absences, during the contract year. Additional technical skills, knowledge, and abilities may be recommended by immediate supervisor and approved by the People Team.

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. Position is expected to be 195 days, plus a benefits package. NOTE: Precise placement within the salary range (starting at $50,000 for fully licensed teachers) will be determined based on experience and salary placement guidelines. FLSA: EXEMPT.