In July 2019, Compass Community Schools opened six high-quality charter schools (five elementary and one middle/high) in the Memphis communities of Binghampton, Berclair, Frayser, Hickory Hill, Midtown, and Orange Mound.  We focus intently on three pillars – academic excellence, values-based character education, and service learning in the community – as we prepare our students for college and life-long success.

Our vision is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s ideal of education: “Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.”  This true education – provided within a supportive, joyful, and hopeful school culture – will prepare our students to be positive agents of change in our communities.  

Compass Community Schools is seeking experienced elementary school classroom teachers across our five K-8 campuses (Berclair, Binghampton, Frayser, Hickory Hill, and Orange Mound) for the 2025-2026 school year.

Elementary School Teacher Pay And Perks:

• Intentionally small school settings – K-8 sites have only about 225 students in total,
  and one classroom per grade level
• Collaborative professional development (PLCs) supported by a network level Director of
• English Language Arts and network level Director of Math
• 2.5 hours of planning each day
• Robust medical, dental, and vision plan with significant employer contributions to
  premiums
• 100% employer-funded short-term disability, life, and accidental death insurance
• Contributions to the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (AAA-rated
  pension plan)
• Salary ranges from $50,000 to $60,000
• Sign-on bonuses available

• Imparting a love of learning in our youngest students
• Support and contribute to a school-wide focus on three pillars: academic excellence,
  values-based character education, and service learning in the community.
• Claim ownership of the privilege and responsibility to ensure high levels of student
  learning.
• Establish a supportive, joyful, and hopeful classroom culture that has high
  expectations for students’ individual and collective success.
• Instruct students with purpose, clarity, and urgency.
• Monitor student progress to ensure that student needs are being met.
• Communicate regularly with families as partners in the education of their
  children.
• Welcome opportunities to develop professionally.

• REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree
• PREFERRED: valid Tennessee teaching license (generally with
  endorsement #120)
• ENCOURAGED: Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply
• Affinity with and passion for the compelling vision of Compass Community
  Schools
• Strong content knowledge in all content areas
• Driving commitment to advance student learning
• Ability to lead students toward a joyful and productive learning
  environment
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build productive relationships with
  students and colleagues
• Desire to work hard in a balanced, extended school calendar
• Utmost personal and professional integrity

• Mission-driven, joyful, respectful working environments
• Intentionally small school settings
• Wide-ranging support from our network office 
• Opportunity to positively impact the lives of Memphis youth
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Please send a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to [email protected] .