High School Biology Teacher - Sign-On Bonus up to $10,000! - IOTA Community Schools

IOTA Community Schools is a network of four public charter schools in Memphis, Tennessee. We operate both "fresh start" schools and "zoned-enrollment" turnaround schools. From 6th through 12th grades, our schools serve predominantly minority and low-income populations likely to be first-generation college attendees.

IOTA Community Schools seeks High School Biology teachers in the Memphis area for the current school year. We truly believe that every student, whatever their circumstances, holds the innate potential to achieve their goals and succeed.

Our staff is committed to continuing their own learning and refining their practice to stay current in the field ensuring a quality education for all. IOTA offers specialized professional development, bi-weekly observations, and opportunities to grow and develop to enable strong teaching and learning in every classroom.

We are looking for teachers that are passionate about ensuring that all students have access to a high-quality education regardless of their zip code or socio-economic status.

Position Responsibilities:

• Design and implement rigorous unit plans and lessons that meet the needs of all students with clear, standard aligned objectives and appropriate assessments to gauge student comprehension

• Participate in bi-weekly coaching meetings and professional development to internalize content, teaching moves, and classroom management to improve your practice

• Participate in a collaborative learning environment with other team members including grade level work, content teams, and professional development throughout the school year

• Execute school-based duties that can include student conferences, arrival and dismissal, transitions, lunch duty, and other assigned by the school leadership team

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Candidates must have either (a) valid Tennessee teaching license with the appropriate content endorsement to teach or (b) a valid out of state license that can successfully be transferred to Tennessee within 90 days of employment, or (c) demonstrate you are on track to complete the necessary steps towards certification in Tennessee.

• *If you do not hold a teaching license, you may qualify for a Practitioner license while you complete graduate coursework, but you must enroll in an EPP program. Please review here: https://www.tn.gov/education/licensing/educator-preparation/educator-preparation-programs-providers.html

• 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

Our teacher salary is based on years of certified experience and ranges from $51,500-$75,250 including a signing bonus of up to $10,000 to be paid in three installments and is subject to change. We also offer comprehensive benefits plan as well as the opportunity to impact a growing, mission-driven organization that is committed to the success of all students.

This employer strives for a balanced, productive workforce, which is diverse in terms of age, gender, and cultural identity. We do not base hiring or promotional decisions on factors other than performance and professional growth potential. Please note that we are unable to sponsor H1 VISA applicants.