Middle School English Teacher, Grade 5

Lausanne Collegiate School, Memphis, Tennessee, a coeducational, college‑preparatory International Baccalaureate World School.

Position:
Fifth Grade Language & Literature Teacher (Full‑time).

• 2+ years of experience in related field.
• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited university.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of executive function skill development and differentiated instruction (preferred).
• Middle Years Programme (MYP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) experience preferred.
• General knowledge of curriculum and instructional best practices for early‑adolescent students.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust‑based relationships with students, parents, and faculty.
• Strong passion for early‑adolescent students and understanding of developmental milestones.
• Ability to adapt quickly and problem‑solve in a dynamic school setting.
• Positive mindset and engaged community member.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.

• Teach all fifth‑grade students in 4 sections.
• Serve as fifth‑grade advisor, including attendance on an overnight trip.
• Develop and implement curriculum plans.
• Collaborate and maintain professionalism with the fifth‑grade team, full middle‑school faculty, staff, and parent community.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning in an IB setting.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom.
• Implement individualized learning plans.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and the community.
• Participate in meetings and committees as assigned.
• Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior.
• Perform typical divisional duties (carpool, lunch, free time) as needed.
• Proficient use of technology in the classroom.
• Support the school’s mission, vision, and the Lausanne Way.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head of School or Head of Middle School.

The fifth‑grade Language and Literature curriculum integrates reading, writing, speaking, listening, and the study of vocabulary and grammar to build a broad set of literacy skills. Students reinforce grammar through IXL, read genre novels (historical fiction, realistic fiction, non‑fiction, fantasy/mythology), and learn to write in these styles. Writing foundations begin with claim‑evidence‑reasoning structure. Assignments span several lessons, guiding students through prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing.

Peer review processes are emphasized. Students engage with texts, annotate, and perform projects to express creativity and reflect on choice. Active listening and public speaking skills are explicitly taught. By the end of fifth grade, students will have grown in analysis, organization, text production, and language use.

Start Date:

August 2026.