5th Grade Science Teacher

5th Grade Science Teacher

Leadership Preparatory Charter School educators are changing the world.

Ensuring students receive a strong academic and character foundation requires committed and
dedicated teachers with a relentless and unapologetic focus on student growth, achievement, and
emotional well-being. If you are committed to supporting student academic growth, achievement, and social well-being – we want you to join the Leadership Preparatory Team!

Our dedicated educators and brilliant students have made Leadership Prep one of the highest-
performing schools in Memphis, TN. Among the 320 schools across the state serving a student
population of at least 50% or more economically disadvantaged, Leadership Prep is one of only
six schools to receive an A letter grade for achievement in 2024.

Qualifications

Education: B.A. or B.S. degree required. Valid Tennessee or equivalent teaching license required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement ambitious, rigorous, and standards-aligned curricula, lesson and unit
  plans, and activities to meet and exceed academic standards.
• Design and implement rigorous assessments aligned to academic targets.
• Provide engaging, differentiated, appropriately paced, and rigorous instruction in whole-class,
  small group, and individual settings.
• Establish and maintain a culture of achievement in their classroom; uphold school-wide and class
  systems, rules and consequences, disciplinary codes, and rewards at all times.
• Analyze student achievement data collaboratively with colleagues and Head of School to
  critically and strategically respond to the learning needs of students.
• Implement school’s data tracking system and use data to inform instructional development and
  delivery
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
• Collaborate with other staff members and actively participate in training, professional development and learning activities.
• Work to continuously improve effectiveness in all instructional practices.
• Use feedback to make productive changes in performance.
• Complete all administrative requirements by given deadlines.
• Be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards.
• Participate in additional activities including field trips, intensive academic support sessions, and other required programs as needed throughout year.

Culture Fit = Do these words describe you?

Fiercely positive, sense of humor, problem-solver, intellectual curiosity, enjoy growth via
feedback, organized, humble, self-reflective, self-directed, goal-oriented, enthusiastic, friendly, and emotionally intelligent

Compensation

We will offer a competitive compensation package and comprehensive health benefits.
Salary Range: $55-$60,000. The salary is based on experience, student achievement data, and
licensure.

Email a resume and cover letter Valissia Allen at vallen@leadmemphis.org. Resume should include
salary requirements.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as
possible. For more information, please visit our website: www.leadmemphis.org

As an equal opportunity employer, Leadership Preparatory Charter School hires without consideration to
race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status
or disability.