Elementary/Middle STEM Educator – Leadership Prep

Role: Elementary/Middle STEM Educator 

Be an Educator at Leadership Preparatory Charter School. Change the World.

Closing the achievement gap in education is hard work. It requires committed and dedicated teachers, with a relentless and unapologetic focus on scholar support and achievement. If that describes you – we want you to join the Leadership Preparatory Team!

Leadership Prep has launched an urgent search for committed, intelligent, and hard-working educators. Our strongest candidates will demonstrate the following qualities: 

• Unwavering belief in and commitment to fulfill Leadership Prep’s mission
• Embodiment of Leadership Preparatory I LEAD character values— Integrity, Leadership, Enthusiasm, Achievement, and Determination
• Belief that closing the achievement gap in education requires great teachers implementing data driven instruction
• Ability to approach situations with optimism and perseverance
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Desire to work as a member of a collaborative team
• Modeling lifelong learning by engaging in individual professional development
• Goal-driven, analytical problem solvers, and embody a can-do spirit and strong work ethic
• Willingness to have frequent and honest dialogue about job performance feedback

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.

Be Part of the Founding Team – Apply Today! 

Email a resume and cover letter Valissia Allen at careers@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.