K-12 Teacher (Elementary, Middle School Teacher) SY 2023-2024

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

Closing the achievement gap in education and providing students a safe and emotional supportive school is hard work. It requires committed and dedicated teachers, with a relentless and unapologetic focus on scholar achievement and positive character development. If that describes you – we want you to join the Leadership Preparatory Team!

Open Positions:

Music, Theatre, Art, General Ed Teachers (K-8), STEM, Dance, Reading/Math Intervention

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

• Embodiment of Leadership Preparatory I LEAD character values— Integrity, Leadership, Enthusiasm, Achievement, and Determination
• Ability to approach situations with optimism and perseverance
• Desire and ability to work in fast pace mission driven environment
• 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 or enrollment and educator preparation program required.

Responsibilities

• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Maintains positive rapport with students; demonstrates patience and appropriate nurturing to assist in the growth of the child.
• Evaluates each student’s growth, performance, and understanding in relationship to the level being taught; communicates on individual student’s progress.
• Plans and implements a program of instruction that adheres to the philosophy, goals and objectives outlined in the curriculum.
• Makes purposeful and appropriate lesson plans which provide for effective teaching strategies and maximizes time on task.
• Presents subject matter to students to maximize learning opportunity and provides real-world, application based examples and learning opportunities.
• Reviews student records in order to develop a foundation of understanding regarding each student’s abilities and needs. Maintain accurate and complete student records.
• Assesses student strengths and weaknesses on a frequent basis, provides appropriate activities to address student needs and generates progress reports as required.
• Assigns lessons, corrects student work product and reviews oral presentations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $51,000.00 – $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Makes are optional but strongly encouraged.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Memphis, TN 38111: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person