Journey Community Schools·Memphis, Tennessee
Deliver high-quality CTE instruction aligned with Tennessee State Standards and JCS guidelines. Establish a culture of high expectations while collaborating with families and staff to support underserved students.
Behind every successful student is a team of passionate and dedicated educators.
As an instructor at JCS, you will deliver high-quality instruction within a small school environment where every student is known and valued as an individual.
In addition, you will empower students to take control of their own learning and contribute to the continuous improvement of our nationally recognized model.
Your professional learning community will provide a supportive and collaborative environment to fuel your growth and development.
Together, we will change the odds for underserved students, ensuring that every student is prepared to excel in all areas of life.
Establish a culture of high expectations that includes the shared belief of Paving Pathways to Success for all scholars and teammates
Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with Tennessee State Standards and JCS Instructional Guidelines
Assess students regularly and refine and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs
Communicate regularly with students and families and involve families as partners in their child’s education
Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs and improve instructional practices throughout the school
Actively participate in professional development activities, and work closely with lead teachers, principal, and instructional coaches
Journey Community Schools offers its employees a competitive salary and benefits, including paid time off, small payroll contributions for 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.
Requires a Bachelor's degree and licensure to teach Career and Technical Education. Preference is given to candidates with over one year of experience working with students.
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.
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