High School English Teacher

Cross Country Education•Memphis, TN

4d•$37•Onsite

About The Position

Turn great literature and powerful ideas into meaningful learning experiences! Join Cross Country Education in Memphis, TN as an English Language Arts Teacher and inspire high school students to think critically, communicate effectively, and engage with the world through reading and writing. Deliver engaging, standards-aligned 11th grade English Language Arts instruction that strengthens students’ reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills. Guide students through literary and informational texts, developing their ability to analyze themes, evaluate evidence, and communicate ideas effectively through writing and speaking. Design differentiated lessons and use assessment data to identify learning needs, provide targeted support, and challenge students to reach higher levels of achievement. Build a collaborative classroom culture where students engage in meaningful discussions, explore diverse perspectives, and communicate their ideas with confidence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Active Tennessee Teaching License/Certificate with the appropriate secondary English/Language Arts endorsement required

Nice To Haves

2+ years of teaching experience preferred
Experience teaching ELA in an urban or charter school setting strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Deliver engaging, standards-aligned 11th grade English Language Arts instruction.
Strengthen students’ reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills.
Guide students through literary and informational texts.
Develop students' ability to analyze themes, evaluate evidence, and communicate ideas effectively through writing and speaking.
Design differentiated lessons.
Use assessment data to identify learning needs, provide targeted support, and challenge students.
Build a collaborative classroom culture where students engage in meaningful discussions, explore diverse perspectives, and communicate their ideas with confidence.