Education Management - Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Teach Memphis is committed to closing the achievement gap in Shelby County Schools by ensuring that our students' futures are shaped by the most knowledgeable, talented and dedicated teachers. Our goal is for every child to be taught by an effective teacher every day, every year. Our city's future is directly tied to the education our children receive. With access to high-quality learning experiences, our students' lives will be changed, and our city will be transformed.What Shelby County Schools Offers:A salary starting at $41k-$44k with excellent medical benefits, and one of the lowest costs of living in the country!A chance to make a real difference in the lives of those students who need it mostA fantastic city to live in! (Beale St., The Grizz, BBQ, Civil Rights Museum, Elvis, The Zoo) Who we're looking for: We seek individuals who accept no excuses, take responsibility for student growth, are masters of pedagogy and content knowledge, continuously develop their skills, can lead the classroom, engage all students, work collaboratively, and build strong relationships with students and parents. In most cases, to become a teacher you only need a bachelor's degree AND to be highly qualified—as defined by No Child Left Behind guidelines—in ONE of the following ways:a major in the subject area you wish to teach OR24 or more credit hours in the subject area you wish to teach ORby passing the Praxis II in the subject area you wish to teach