Third Grade Math Teacher

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

Job summary

Memphis College Prep Elementary is looking for dedicated teachers for Kindergarten through Fifth grade. The ideal candidate will lead curriculum development and instructional improvement to ensure student growth. Responsibilities include rigorous lesson planning, classroom management, and continuous communication with students and families.

Candidates must have a Tennessee Teaching License and ideally 1-2 years of urban teaching experience. Join our mission to instill the belief that college begins in kindergarten.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of urban teaching experience, preferred.
• Experience in managing an urban classroom with high expectations.
• Ability to work with a variety of learning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Implement and develop Memphis College Prep curriculum.
• Create rigorous lesson plans and assessments.
• Communicate regularly with scholars and families.

Skills

Classroom management

Data analysis of student achievement

Collaboration

Education

Tennessee Teaching License

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 aims to hone their skills as an effective classroom teacher.

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

Essential Functions:

• Drives the Memphis College Prep mission and demonstrates a relentless commitment to the mission of college graduation beginning in kindergarten.
• Creates rigorous, standards‑aligned curriculum and assessments.
• Develops and implements rigorous, standards‑aligned lesson plans targeted with end goal of student performance to be at or above grade‑level.
• Creates, monitors and sustains a disciplined school culture of high academic and behavioral standards.
• Communicates regularly and proactively with scholars, families, and colleagues.
• Continuously utilizes feedback to make productive changes to instructional practices and overall performance.
• Completes any administrative requirements before given deadlines.
• Participates in additional activities including field trips, intensive academic support sessions, and other required programs as needed throughout year.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

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

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 data.

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.