Journey Community Schools·Memphis, Tennessee
The teacher will design and implement high-quality music instruction while managing the school's band program and student performances. They are responsible for fostering a supportive learning environment, assessing student progress, and collaborating with families and staff to ensure academic success.
Journey Community Schools (JCS) is a Tennessee non-profit corporation serving scholars in grades kindergarten through 8th grade at our Coleman School, East Academy, and Northeast Academy campuses. Our Mission is to engage families and community partners in our scholars' learning journey; cultivate a safe, positive and joyous learning environment; and empower teachers and leaders with support to deliver an inclusive, innovative and rigorous education. Visit Journey Community Schools for more information (https://myjourneycs.org [https://myjourneycs.org]).
Behind every successful student is a team of passionate and dedicated educators. As a Middle School Band and General Music Teacher, you will provide engaging, high-quality music instruction to students across multiple grade levels. This role focuses on developing students’ musical skills, creativity, and appreciation for music through meaningful instruction, consistent practice, and performance opportunities, while fostering a supportive and structured learning environment.
Journey Community Schools offers its employees a competitive salary and benefits, including paid time off, rich benefit plans, life insurance/short-term and long-term disability, participation in a TN state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program.
Journey Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. JCS promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in education or a related field and possess a valid Tennessee teaching license with an instrumental/general music endorsement. At least two years of classroom teaching experience in instrumental music is required.
Market context
In Tennessee, classroom teacher roles are often shaped by steady school staffing needs and the need to support student learning across grade levels. These positions can be competitive because districts look for candidates who meet state-aligned education or testing requirements and can bring classroom experience, basic technology skills, and student support experience. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm which qualification path you meet before applying.