4 teacher jobs found in Jackson, TN

University School of Jackson Upper School English Teacher Job Description We are searching for a reliable, trustworthy Upper School English teacher to join our college preparatory staff. The Upper School English teacher’s responsibilities include planning lessons and developing curricula, reading and understanding all prescribed texts, offering academic support to students, and ensuring a safe learning environment. One should also be able to juggle multiple deadlines, liaise with professionals, and respond well to criticism. ●      Guide students in improving reading comprehension and writing skills as they apply to various modes of writing, formal and informal. ●      Develop lesson plans that develop into units of study and that comply with the expectations of the English Department. ●      Provide assessments for daily, unit, and semester work. Assessments should reflect student learning as it complies with the expectations of the English...

Upper School Spanish Teacher Job Description The University School of Jackson seeks an inspiring, innovative, and inquiry-driven educator to join our team as a full time Upper School Spanish Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year.  This educator will work with a team of top educators to help young men and women reach their full potential as global citizens.   Additionally, this team member will serve as an advisor, and may be asked to contribute to the broader life of the School. University School of Jackson is West Tennessee's college preparatory school. It offers a challenging curriculum in a nurturing and safe environment. We educate students from Prekindergarten through the 12th Grade. From the child-centered environment in the Lower School to the college advanced placement courses in Upper School, USJ offers students an education that will prepare them for college and success in life.   USJ is a non-denominational, non-sectarian, college...

University School of Jackson Middle School History Teacher and Middle and/or Upper School Coach The University School of Jackson seeks an inspiring, innovative, and inquiry-driven educator to join our team as a full time Middle School History and Geography Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year.  This educator will work with a team of top educators to help young men and women reach their full potential.  The teachers should demonstrate a commitment to learning for all students by maintaining an organized classroom, presenting content-rich and standards-based lessons, and using a variety of instructional strategies that are reflective of the USJ mission.  Additionally, this team member should demonstrate strong leadership skills and may be asked to contribute to the broader life of the school through duties, coaching, and/or sponsoring extracurricular programs.  University School of Jackson is West Tennessee's college preparatory school.  As a non-denominational,...

University School of Jackson Middle and Upper School Band Instructor 8 th Grade Ukulele Teacher The University School of Jackson seeks an innovative, expert band instructor for the 2023-2024 school. The band director will direct the Middle and Upper School Band and 8th-grade Ukulele and may also be asked to teach a general music course. The director will teach and incorporate a variety of string players and merge all levels of experience into various ensembles. The director will also lead an athletic band at all home and playoff football games, prepare and provide a student-based orchestra for two Upper School musicals yearly, and write, direct, and produce the orchestra for Middle School musicals. The Band Director should demonstrate a commitment to learning for all students by maintaining an organized classroom, presenting content-rich and standards-based lessons, and using various instructional strategies that reflect the USJ mission. Additionally, this team...