Classroom Teacher

Overview

Memphis‑Shelby County Schools is seeking dynamic educational champions ready to position our district as a national exemplar of education transformation. We need leaders with a fierce commitment to actualizing a bold vision that yields ambitious outcomes for more than 110,000 students and families across the Memphis‑Shelby County area.

• Courageous Thinkers & Doers – Prepared to navigate and thrive in a complex and ambiguous environment on day one, present innovative ideas to address systemwide issues, and execute sustainable plans toward transformation.
• Solutions‑Oriented – Seek the possibilities, synthesize information, adjust short‑ and long‑term goals, and consistently find ways to deliver measurable results for kids and families.
• High‑Performing Game changers – Leader of leaders with the capacity to mobilize and empower an outstanding team, make people‑centered data‑informed decisions, and operate with a relentless hyperfocus on removing stubborn barriers that destroy the hopes and dreams of too many students.

This position is responsible for the professional instruction designed to provide academic, social, physical, and skills development for students in specific grades/subject areas, preparing them to be successful citizens and workers in the 21st century.

• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Valid Tennessee teacher certificate required for the grade/subject taught.
• 4 years of teaching experience (or equivalent based on degree) required.
• Physically and mentally able to perform the responsibilities and duties of the position.

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job Function:
  Education and Training
• Industries:
  Education Administration Programs

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