Supervising Teacher (4th-5th Grade Science)

• Campus Location: Main Campus (Memphis, TN)
• Hiring Range: $50,000 - $80,000 per year
• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00 am -4:30 pm
• Job Posting Category: Full-Time Faculty

The University of Memphis seeks to fill a 4th-5th Grade Science supervising faculty position at Campus Kimball Elementary.

The school is interested in applicants with instructional experience, training in innovative strategies of teaching and learning (including differentiated instruction), brain-based instruction, or other effective research-based instructional models. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching, a commitment to school improvement, an understanding of (and commitment to the) education for all learners, and a willingness to assume a leadership role in the school.

Supervising teachers instruct elementary-aged students as well as supervise/coach/mentor pre-service education majors at the University of Memphis College of Education.

Campus School has been designated a National Blue Ribbon School by the US Department of Education, a STEM school by the Tennessee Department of Education, and a Reward School by the Tennessee Department of Education.

Campus School Kimball is the newest school in the State of Tennessee’s first Innovative School District, University Schools.

This is a 10-month faculty position at the University of Memphis with full benefits.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for creating engaging, inclusive, and effective learning environments that promote academic and social growth for Kindergarten through 12th grade.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field and a valid teaching certification for the specific grade level and subject area. Prior experience in K-12 education is desirable, with a proven track record of effective teaching.

Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, and talk or hear. 
• The employee frequently is required to walk. 
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. 
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. 
  

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

About Us

The University of Memphis is a leading, student-centered, urban public R1 research institution. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, on 1,160 acres. The University serves a population of nearly 20,000 students and 2,500 employees, including more than 1,000 full-time faculty members. The University offers bachelor’s degrees in more than 230 areas of study, master’s degrees in more than 50 subjects and doctoral degrees in 26 disciplines; supported an institutional record of more than $100 million in research awards for FY24; and has an operating budget of close to $500 million.