English-Language Learners Classroom Teacher

2023-24 School Year

Compass Community Schools is seeking experienced English-language learners (ELL) classroom teachers across our six campuses (five K-8 sites at Berclair, Binghampton, Frayser, Hickory Hill and Orange Mound, and one 9-12 high school in Midtown) for the 2023-2024 school year.

ELL Teacher Pay & Perks:

• Intentionally small school settings - K-8 sites have only about 225 students in total, and one classroom per grade level; Midtown high school has less than 400 students in total.
• Collaborative professional development (PLCs) supported by a network level Director of English-Language Learners, as well as network-level content leads
• Robust medical, dental, and vision plan with significant employer contributions to premiums
• 100% employer-funded short-term disability, life, and accidental death insurance
• Contributions in the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (AAA-rated pension plan)
• Salary ranges from $46,000 to $53,500
• Sign-on bonuses available

ELL Teacher Qualifications:

• REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree
• PREFERRED: valid Tennessee teaching license (generally, with endorsement #490)
• ENCOURAGED: Bilingual candidates 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 ability to build productive relationships with students and colleagues
• Desire to work hard in a balanced, extended school calendar
• Utmost personal and professional integrity

ELL Teacher Primary Responsibilities:

• Imparting a love of learning in our students who need the most support
• Oversee progress monitoring to ensure that ELL student needs are being met.
• Implement ELL policies and operating procedures with utmost compliance and integrity.
• Ensure student records (including ILPs) are carefully maintained and that all timelines are adhered to regarding student language testing and evaluations.
• 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.

About Us:
In July 2019, Compass Community Schools opened six high-quality charter schools (five elementary and one high) in the Memphis community. 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,000.00 - $53,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• 1st grade
• 2nd grade
• 3rd grade
• 4th grade
• 5th grade
• Kindergarten

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

School subjects:

• English
• ESL
• Reading

School type:

• Charter school
• Public school

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• TN teaching license (include number, if so) (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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