Science Teacher - Middle School

Science Teacher - Middle School

Memphis, TN

Salary: $55,000.00 – $78,000.00 (competitive, based on experience, degree, and credentials). Benefits are also offered.

KIPP Memphis Public Schools is part of KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program), a national network of tuition-free, open-enrollment public schools. We serve over 1,200 K–12 students in three North Memphis schools and nearly 900 alumni. Founded in 2002, KIPP Memphis is committed to helping students from underserved communities develop knowledge, skills, character, and habits needed to succeed in college and beyond.

Reporting to the Principal, KIPP teachers deliver effective, rigorous instruction that produces unmatched results and student understanding. Teachers promote a college-preparatory culture and support students on their journey to and through college. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

• Plan a program of study and unit/weekly/daily lessons aligned with the school’s curriculum that meets students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities.
• Create a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with best practices and the needs of individual or grouped students.
• Implement the region’s philosophy of education, the KIPP Memphis curriculum, and instructional goals and objectives.
• Use diagnostic assessment tools to identify learning strengths and needs for intervention or acceleration toward academic and leadership standards.
• Take precautions to ensure safety in the classroom and school for all students.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Assist the administrative team in implementing policies governing student life and conduct.
• Be available to students and parents for educationოდეს related purposes outside of instructional time when required or requested under reasonable terms.
• Maintain professional relationships with colleagues.
• Actively engage in professional development opportunities.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

• Active Tennessee state licensure and certification with endorsement matching subject area & grade band.
• Commitment to working with educationally underserved students.
• Commitment to the design and development of the school.
• Bachelor’s degree.

• At least two years of teaching experience.
• Master’s degree in Education, Teaching, or Content Area.
• Experience/strength in content area / Highly Qualified status.
• Experience teaching in an urban school and/or charter network.

• Prolonged periods of standing and actively monitoring student behavior while teaching.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to traverse classroom and adjust height, by bending or leaning, to teach each child.
• Must be able to facilitate classroom transitions by walking through hallways and up and down stairs with students.

KIPP Memphis is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to the yau school. KIPP Memphis does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

All application information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.