2027-28 Science Teacher

IOTA Community Schools•Little Rock, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

IOTA Community Schools is seeking a passionate, mission-driven Science Teacher to join its founding Arkansas team for the 2027–28 school year. The teacher will help shape a joyful and rigorous middle school experience in Little Rock, build lasting relationships with families and the community, and contribute to the development of school culture and instructional practice. IOTA is a network of public charter schools serving grades 6–12 in Memphis and plans to launch in Little Rock with kindergarten and sixth grade as the first step toward a full K–8 school. The teacher will deliver instruction aligned with IOTA academic content standards, plan and assess learning, monitor student progress, and provide interventions, accommodations, and modifications as needed. The role includes collaboration with colleagues and administrators, classroom management, participation in professional learning and school activities, and compliance with state and federal reporting requirements. The approximate staff school day is 7:30 a.m. to 3:30–4:30 p.m. The position is expected to be 195 days and includes a benefits package. Starting salary is $50,000 for fully licensed teachers, with precise placement based on experience and salary guidelines.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Arkansas Teacher's license for Middle School Education 4–8 or Science 7–12.
Belief in the IOTA mission.
Ability to meet deadlines for lesson plan submissions, grades, and other requirements.
Humility, a sense of humor, and a strong commitment to IOTA's mission and the communities it serves.
Ability and willingness to construct hands-on educational materials for teaching identified curriculum skills and concepts.
Ability to work for the duration of the daily contracted time period and be physically present at assigned work during the contract year, with only infrequent unexcused absences.

Responsibilities

Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, teacher training workshops, and staff meetings; serve on committees as required.
Instruct students in assigned content areas in accordance with IOTA academic content standards, using direct instruction, demonstrations, audiovisual aids, and other materials to engage learning.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and content-area colleagues to plan and align curricula with curriculum guidelines and state and school requirements.
Set short-term and long-term instructional goals.
Develop and submit weekly and long-range lesson plans that include standards, objectives, essential questions, and assessments; assign lessons and review homework.
Use data to evaluate student progress, record results, and provide meaningful progress reports to parents.
Create and implement student intervention plans when necessary.
Maintain student management policies and procedures, including attendance records and dress code, and report issues to school administrators when necessary.
Maintain effective classroom supervision and discipline.
Work with teachers and administrators to address and resolve student needs.
Provide accommodations and modifications to support student growth and success.
Lead or participate in student activities, such as sponsoring activities or organizations, coaching a sports team, working with parents and the community, providing morning or after-school supervision, and chaperoning activities.
Report sexual or physical abuse and neglect as required by state and federal mandates.
Perform other duties as assigned.