Guided Reading Teacher

Guided Reading Teacher- Middle School

About Knoxville Preparatory School

Knoxville Preparatory School is a tuition-free, all-boys public charter school located in Knoxville, TN, dedicated to transforming young lives through exceptional education and character development. Currently serving 6th grade and expanding by one grade level each year, we are building toward a full 6-12 program. Knoxville Prep is committed to closing opportunity gaps, empowering our scholars, and preparing them for success in college and beyond. With a focus on rigorous academics, mentorship, and a supportive community, Knoxville Prep fosters an environment where both scholars and educators can thrive.

Our faculty and staff are a tight-knit team of passionate, innovative educators who believe deeply in our mission. As a Title 1 school, we prioritize inclusivity, grit, and excellence, with smaller class sizes, robust support for both students and teachers, and a collaborative atmosphere. We believe in equipping our educators with the tools and resources they need to excel, recognizing that the success of our scholars starts with an empowered and inspired staff.

Primary Responsibilities

• Plans, delivers, and assesses highly effective instruction aligned to national and state content standards.

• Enact Knoxville Prep curriculum using evidence-based instructional practices tailored to students’ needs.

• Communicates specific learning objectives to students.

• Link lesson content to students’ prior knowledge of reading and English background experience and/or real-world application of content.

• Captures student attention through active involvement.

• Administers student assessments and utilize data to identify areas of growth.

• Establishes clear content and language objectives for all lessons.

• Engages in continuous and sustained reflection on teaching practices and leadership behaviors, and adapt methods as needed to achieve school goals and performance objectives.

• Develops strong and sustained relationships with parents and members of the community by creating opportunities for involvement in students’ learning and development.

• Plans and collaborates with Knoxville Prep teachers and colleagues to reach shared goals and objectives.

• Fosters a motivating, supportive, learning-centered culture of excellence in a well-structured and managed classroom environment.

• Establishes and enforces rules of behavior and procedures for maintaining order in their classroom.

• Be innovative. Create exciting and engaging, inquiry-oriented learning activities.

Characteristics and Qualifications

• Ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.

• Must have a current middle grades certification, 6-8 English through the State of Tennessee.

• A self-starter interested in working in a fast-paced, startup environment that requires flexible roles.

• A high level of personal integrity and professionalism.

• An unwavering commitment to high academic achievement and high expectations of all students.

• A capacity to motivate and lead in order to yield the highest academic performance possible from scholars.

• A team-oriented approach and the ability to effectively communicate.

• Ability to give constructive feedback to facilitate student growth and academic achievement.

• Openness to receive feedback on issues that facilitate growth and achievement of both students and faculty.

• Experience in working with middle grades students in urban environments.

• Evidence of advancing student achievement on state assessments required if candidate has prior teaching experience.

Prep Public Schools offers competitive salary and benefits, offers small size classrooms and a relaxed environment with comfortable working hours. Competitive retirement plans through Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System, including a hybrid 401k and pension plan. In 2018, TCRS was ranked in the top four best funded State Pension plans by the Pew Charitable Trust.