2024-25 K-5 Classroom Teacher

Compass Community Schools
Memphis
Full-time

Elementary (K-5) Classroom Teacher

4- School Year

Compass Community Schools is seeking experienced elementary school classroom teachers across our five K-8 campuses (Berclair, Binghampton, Frayser, Hickory Hill and Orange Mound) for the 4-5 school year.

Kindergarten through 3rd grade are self-contained, and teachers are responsible for all content areas (English-language arts, math, science and social studies).

4th and 5th grade departmentalize one teacher is responsible for ELA and social studies, and the other is responsible for math and science).

Please note that interviews will take place after January 1, 4.

Elementary School Teacher Pay & Perks :

Intentionally small school settings K-8 sites have only about students in total, and one classroom per grade level

Collaborative professional development (PLCs) supported by a network level Director of English-Language Arts and network level Director of Math

Robust medical, dental, and vision plan with significant employer contributions to premiums

employer-funded short-term disability, life, and accidental death insurance

Contributions in the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (AAA-rated pension plan)

Salary ranges from $, to $,

Sign-on bonuses available

Elementary Teacher Qualifications :

REQUIRED : Bachelor’s degree

PREFERRED : valid Tennessee teaching license (generally, with endorsement #)

ENCOURAGED : Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply

Affinity with, and passion for, the compelling vision of Compass Community Schools

Strong content knowledge in all content areas

Driving commitment to advance student learning

Ability to lead students toward a joyful and productive learning environment

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to build productive relationships with students and colleagues

Desire to work hard in a balanced, extended school calendar

Utmost personal and professional integrity

Elementary Teacher Primary Responsibilities :

Imparting a love of learning in our youngest students

Support and contribute to a school-wide focus on three pillars : academic excellence, values- based character education, and service learning in the community.

Claim ownership of the privilege and responsibility to ensure high levels of student learning.

Establish a supportive, joyful, and hopeful classroom culture that has high expectations for students’ individual and collective success.

Instruct students with purpose, clarity, and urgency.

Monitor student progress to ensure that student needs are being met.

Communicate regularly with families as partners in the education of their children.

Welcome opportunities to develop professionally.

About Us : In July 9, Compass Community Schools opened six high-quality charter schools (five elementary and one high) in the Memphis community.

Our vision is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s ideal of education : Intelligence plus character that is the goal of true education.

This true education provided within a supportive, joyful, and hopeful school culture will prepare our students to be positive agents of change in our communities.

Tagged as : ELA, Elementary, Math, Science

30+ days ago
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