Middle School English-Language Arts (5-8)
About Us
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.
Position Overview
Compass Community Schools seeks experienced middle school classroom teachers for the upcoming school year across our five K-8 campuses (Berclair, Binghampton, Frayser, Hickory Hill, and Orange Mound).
Our 5th-8th is departmentalized by 5th/6th and 7th/8th. One ELA teacher instructs 5th and
6th grade while another ELA teacher instructs 7th and 8th grade.
Middle School Teacher Pay & Perks:
● Intentionally small school settings – K-8 sites have only about 225 students in total
● Collaborative professional development (PLCs) supported by a network-level content lead (Director of Math, Director of English-Language Arts, and science and social studies content leader)
● 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 $47,000 to $54,500
● Sign-on bonuses available
Primary Responsibilities
● Imparting a love of content in students before their high school experience
● 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 with 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.
Qualifications
● REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree
● PREFERRED: valid Tennessee teaching license (generally, with endorsement #121 for ELA teachers, #122 for math, and both #123 and #124 for the science/social studies teacher)
● ENCOURAGED: Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply
● Affinity with and passion for the compelling vision of Compass Community Schools
● Strong content knowledge in specific content areas (English-language arts, math, science and social studies)
● Driving commitment to advance student learning
● Ability to lead students toward a joyful and productive learning environment
What We Offer
● Mission-driven, joyful, respectful working environments
● Intentionally small school settings
● Opportunity to positively impact the lives of Memphis youth
● Competitive compensation and benefits package