Licensed Social Studies Teacher - Middle School
About The Position
KIPP Memphis Public Schools is seeking a Licensed Social Studies Teacher for grades 6-8. This role is responsible for delivering effective, high-quality, rigorous instruction in social studies, fostering a college-preparatory culture, and ensuring student understanding. The teacher will plan and implement lessons aligned with the school's curriculum, create a conducive learning environment, and utilize various instructional techniques. Responsibilities also include assessing student needs, ensuring classroom safety, maintaining accurate records, assisting with school policies, being available to students and parents, maintaining professional relationships, engaging in professional development, and performing other assigned duties. The ultimate goal is to prepare students with the skills and confidence for college, career, and beyond, contributing to a more just world.
Requirements
- Active Tennessee state licensure and certification - 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
Nice To Haves
- At least two years of teaching experience
- Master's in Education / Teaching / Content area
- Experience/strength in content area/Highly Qualified status
- Experience teaching in an urban school and/or charter network
Responsibilities
- Plan a program of study and unit/weekly/daily lessons that, aligned with the school’s curriculum and that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
- Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and is developmentally appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
- Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with best practices, specific content knowledge, and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
- Implement, by instruction and action, the region’s philosophy of education, the KIPP Memphis curriculum, and instructional goals and objectives
- Utilize diagnostic assessment tools to identify learning strengths and needs of every student, on a regular basis, for the purpose of intervention and/or acceleration toward academic and leadership standards
- Take necessary and reasonable precautions to assure safety in the classroom and the 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 all policies and rules governing student life and conduct
- Make provisions for being available to the students and to the parents for education-related purposes outside of the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
- Maintain professional relationships with colleagues
- Actively engage in all professional development opportunities
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on prior experience, degree attainment, and credentials
- Competitive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
