Music Teacher

2025-26 School Year

Teacher Pay & Perks:

Intentionally small school settings - K-8 sites have only about 225 students in total, and one classroom per grade level; Midtown high school has less than 400 students in total.
Collaborative professional development (PLCs)
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

Teacher Qualifications:

REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree
PREFERRED: valid Tennessee teaching license for other electives (with endorsement #428 or 429 for music)
ENCOURAGED: Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply
Affinity with, and passion for, the compelling vision of Compass Community Schools
Strong content knowledge
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

Teacher Primary Responsibilities:

Imparting a love of content on students.
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

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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