Supervising Teacher, ELRC

Position Summary

The ELRC at The University of Memphis seeks to fill a supervising faculty position for children ages 2-6. As a laboratory demonstration preschool, the ELRC is interested in applicants with instructional experience, training in innovative strategies of teaching and learning (including differentiated instruction), or other effective research‑based instructional models.

Applicants will be expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching, a commitment to school improvement, an understanding of (and commitment to the) education for all learners, and a willingness to assume a leadership role in the school.

Supervising teachers lead classroom instruction for early childhood students. The ELRC, formerly known as the Barbara K. Lipman Early Learning & Research Center, has been NAEYC accredited since 1988. This position would teach August to May each year and would oversee a classroom of 12–20 children, as well as a teaching assistant and other classroom assistants.

This is a 10‑month faculty position at the University of Memphis with full benefits.

• Required: a minimum of an Associate’s degree in child development, Early Childhood Education, or related field or Child Development Associate Credential
• Preferred, but not required: Bachelor’s degree in child development, Early Childhood Education, or related field.
• Preferred, but not required: Master’s degree in child development, Early Childhood Education, or related field.
• Preferred, but not required: Doctor in Education or Doctor in Philosophy degree in child development, Early Childhood Education, or related field.
• Preferred, but not required: Active Tennessee teaching license as found in the TNCompass public search tool with a PK-3 endorsement.

All applications must be submitted online phis.edu. Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system. Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the interview date.

Hiring Range:
All faculty position salaries are commensurate with experience and aligned to the University Schools Supervising Faculty Salary Schedule ($50,000 to $80,000) with opportunities for extra compensation and access to tuition benefits.