Job Description Job Description Creative Home Academy in Memphis, TN is looking for one lead infant teacher to join our 6 person strong team. We are located on 1149 Semmes Street. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter, m…
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Teacher jobs in Memphis, TN
Teachers plan lessons, deliver instruction, and assess student progress across a subject or grade level, while managing classrooms and communicating with families and colleagues.
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$19–$38/hr
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$55k
Median, full-time
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This position is responsible for instructional and behavioral activities for students referred by the school principal or assistant principal for in-school suspension. Graduation from an accredited college or university…
Job Description Job Description Accepting Applications and Resumes for Infant-Toddler Teachers. Applicants with classroom experience and/or education in Early Childhood Education/Child Development are preferred. EOE Posi…
Job Description Job Description Overview The Goddard School is currently seeking an experienced lead teacher for our Cordova, TN location. Prospects will be selected based on their ability to direct assistant teachers an…
age, disability, or military service in its administration of educational policies, athletic or school administered programs, or employment except where necessitated by specific religious tenets held by the school. Posit…
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Date Posted: 08/01/2026 Category: Education K12 Education: Bachelor's Degree One of our clients is seeking a Daily Substitute Teacher in the Memphis, TN area for the 25-26 School Year. CLIENT'S HOURS * Monday - Friday *…
Job Description Job Description About This Role We're seeking a dedicated lead teacher who fosters a warm, engaging, and safe learning environment for our young students. Able to lead by example, adhering to the Departme…
Training & development About the Role: St. Luke Learning Center in Memphis, TN is looking for a passionate and dedicated Lead Teacher to inspire young minds and create a nurturing classroom environment. This is a wonderf…
Job Description Job Description Pre-K teachers are responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that supports the cognitive, social, and emotional development of children aged 3 to 5 years. Cor…
$53k - $75.25k
populations likely to be first-generation college attendees. Job Description IOTA Community Schools seeks Middle School STEM teachers in the Memphis area for the upcoming school year. We truly believe that every student,…
About Us Language Trainers is an international language training company working with freelance teachers of 99+ languages in hundreds of cities worldwide. Founded in 2004, our motto is Any Language, Anytime, Anywhere. We…
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What teachers earn in Memphis
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $19–$23 | $39k–$48k |
| Mid level | $23–$30 | $48k–$62k |
| Senior | $28–$38 | $58k–$79k |
Adjusted for the Memphis market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Lesson planningClassroom managementDifferentiated instructionFormative assessmentCurriculum standards alignmentParent communicationEdTech tools (LMS, Google Classroom)Patience and adaptability
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Describe your classroom management approach.
Lead with prevention: clear routines, relationships, and engagement, then describe how you handle disruption calmly and consistently. Avoid sounding punitive.
How do you differentiate for students at very different levels in one class?
Give concrete structures, such as tiered tasks, flexible grouping, or choice boards, and one example of a struggling student who progressed.
Walk me through a lesson you are proud of.
Structure the answer: objective, hook, activity, assessment, and what the student work showed. Reflect briefly on what you would change.
How do you use assessment data to adjust instruction?
Show a cycle: exit tickets or quizzes, spotting patterns, reteaching in small groups. Name a real standard or skill you retaught.
Tell me about a difficult parent conversation and how you handled it.
Show that you listened first, shared specific observations rather than judgments, and agreed on a plan you both followed up on.
How do you support students who have experienced trauma or are disengaged?
Mention relationships, predictable routines, and working with counselors. One quiet success story is more convincing than a framework name.
Why do you teach, and why this school?
Be genuine and specific about the school: its population, program, or values. Committees can tell a recycled answer immediately.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For teachers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State your teaching license, endorsement areas, and grade bands clearly, plus praxis or state exam status if newly certified.
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Quantify impact where you can: growth percentages on benchmark assessments, pass rates, or attendance improvements.
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Name the curricula and platforms you have taught with, such as Eureka Math, Wit and Wisdom, or Canvas and Google Classroom.
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Include duties beyond your classroom: coaching, clubs, committee work, or mentoring student teachers.
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Tailor your subject and grade emphasis to each posting; a generic K-12 resume reads as unfocused to principals.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Student Teacher
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Teacher
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Lead/Mentor Teacher
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Instructional Coach
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Assistant Principal
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