Job Description
Leadership Preparatory Charter School educators are changing the world.
Ensuring students receive a strong academic and character foundation requires committed and dedicated teachers with a relentless and unapologetic focus on student growth, achievement, and emotional well-being. If you are committed to supporting student academic growth, achievement, and social well-being – we want you to join the Leadership Preparatory Team!
Our dedicated educators and brilliant students have made Leadership Prep one of the highest-performing schools in Memphis, TN. Among the 320 schools across the state serving a student population of at least 50% or more economically disadvantaged, Leadership Prep is one of only six schools to receive an “A” letter grade for achievement in 2024 & 2025.
Openings Include:
• 1st Grade
• 3rd Grade
• K-4 STEM/Science
Leadership Prep is searching for a committed, intelligent, and hard-working educator. Our strongest candidates will demonstrate the following qualities:
• Unwavering belief in and commitment to fulfill Leadership Prep’s mission
• Embodiment of Leadership Preparatory I LEAD character values— Integrity, Leadership, Enthusiasm, Achievement, and Determination
• A belief that closing the achievement gap in education requires great teachers implementing data-driven instruction
• Ability to meet deadlines and goals for instructional planning
• Ability to proactively ask for support when needed
• Ability to approach situations with optimism and perseverance
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Desire to work as a member of a collaborative team
• Modeling lifelong learning by engaging in individual professional development
• Goal-driven, analytical problem solvers, and embody a can-do spirit and strong work ethic
• Willingness to have frequent and honest dialogue about job performance feedback
Qualifications:
· Education: B.A. or B.S. degree required. Valid Tennessee or equivalent teaching license required.
Responsibilities
• Develop and implement ambitious, rigorous, standards-aligned curricula, lesson and unit plans, and activities to meet and exceed academic standards.
• Design and implement rigorous assessments aligned to academic targets.
• Provide engaging, differentiated, appropriately paced, and rigorous instruction in whole-class, small-group, and individual settings.
• Establish and maintain a culture of achievement in their classroom; uphold school-wide and class systems, rules and consequences, disciplinary codes, and rewards.
• Analyze student achievement data collaboratively with colleagues and academic coaches to respond critically and strategically to students’ learning needs.
• Implement the school’s data tracking system and use data to inform instructional development and delivery.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
• Collaborate with other staff members and actively participate in training, professional development, and learning activities.
• Work to improve effectiveness in all instructional practices continuously.
• Use feedback to make productive changes in performance.
• Complete all administrative requirements by given deadlines.
• Be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards.
• Participate in additional activities, including field trips, intensive academic support sessions, and other required programs as needed throughout the year.
Compensation
We will offer a competitive compensation package and comprehensive health benefits. Compensation is based on the teacher’s license and years of experience.