Middle School Teacher 2026-27

5th-8th Middle School Teacher

2026-27 School Year

Middle School Teacher Pay & Perks:

● Intentionally small school settings - K-8 sites have only about 225 students in total

● Collaborative professional development (PLCs) supported by a network level

content lead (Director of Math, Director of English-Language Arts, and science and

social studies content leader)

2.5 hours of planning each day

● Robust medical, dental, and vision plan with significant employer contributions to

premiums

● 100% employer-funded short-term disability, life, and accidental death insurance

● Contributions in the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (AAA-rated pension

plan)

● Salary ranges from $50,000 to $60,000

● Sign-on bonuses available

Middle School Teacher Qualifications:

● REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree

● PREFERRED: valid Tennessee teaching license (generally, with endorsement

#121 for ELA teachers, #122 for math, #123 for science and #124 for social studies)

● ENCOURAGED: Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply

● Affinity with, and passion for, the compelling vision of Compass Community Schools

● Strong content knowledge in specific content areas (English-language arts, math,

science and social studies)

● Driving commitment to advance student learning

● Ability to lead students toward a joyful and productive learning

environment

● Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

● Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to build productive relationships with

students and colleagues

● Desire to work hard in a balanced, extended school calendar

● Utmost personal and professional integrity

Middle School Teacher Primary Responsibilities:

● Imparting a love of content on students prior to their high-school experience

● Support and contribute to a school-wide focus on three pillars: academic excellence,

values based character education, and service learning in the community.

● Claim ownership of the privilege and responsibility to ensure high levels of student

learning.

● Establish a supportive, joyful, and hopeful classroom culture that has high

expectations for students’ individual and collective success.

● Instruct students with purpose, clarity, and urgency.

● Monitor student progress to ensure that student needs are being met.

● Communicate regularly with families as partners in the education of their

children.

● Welcome opportunities to develop professionally.

About us:

In July 2019, Compass Community Schools opened six high-quality charter schools (five elementary and one high) in the Memphis community. Our vision is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s ideal of education: “Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.” This true education – provided within a supportive, joyful, and hopeful school culture – will prepare our students to be positive agents of change in our communities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Please indicate what subject you'd like to teach (ELA, Math, Science or Social Studies).

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• TN teaching license (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000