Middle School Teacher

About the role

IOTA Community Schools is a growing network of high-performing public charter schools serving grades 6-12 in Memphis, Tennessee, with a track record of turning “fresh start” and “zoned-enrollment” schools into thriving learning communities. We believe every child, regardless of background, zip code, or life circumstance, possesses limitless potential and seek teachers who share that belief.

Responsibilities

• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Effectively instruct students in assigned content area(s) through direct instruction, demonstration, and use of audio‑visual aids and other materials.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team and within content areas to plan and align curricula with state and school guidelines.
• Set clear short‑term and long‑term goals to drive instruction.
• Develop and submit weekly and long‑range lesson plans containing standards, objectives, essential questions, assessments; assign lessons and review homework.
• Consistently use data to evaluate pupil progress, record results, and issue meaningful reports to inform parents.
• Create and implement student intervention plans when necessary.
• Maintain the school's student management policies and procedures (attendance, dress code, etc.) and report to administrators as needed.
• Maintain effective supervision and discipline in the classroom.
• Work with other teachers and administrators to address and resolve student needs.
• Provide necessary accommodations and modifications for the growth and success of all students.
• Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Lead and participate in student activities such as sponsoring student organizations, coaching sports teams, working with parents and the community, providing morning or after‑school supervision, and chaperoning student activities.
• Abide by all state and federal mandates in reporting sexual or physical abuse and neglect.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Valid Tennessee teaching license with appropriate content endorsement, or a valid out‑of‑state license transferable to Tennessee within 90 days, or be on track to complete Tennessee certification steps.
• If you do not hold a teaching license, you may qualify for a Practitioner license while completing graduate coursework in an approved EPP program.
• Belief in the IOTA mission.
• Ability to meet deadlines related to lesson plan submission, grades, and other requirements.
• Humility, sense of humor, and rock‑solid commitment to IOTA’s mission and the communities we serve.

Pay

Teacher salary is based on years of certified experience and ranges from $53,000 to $75,250.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits plan is offered.

Schedule

The approximate school day for staff runs from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30‑4:30 p.m.