Teacher

Middle School Teacher (6, 7, and/or 8 Grades)
Leflore Legacy Academy, a public charter middle school in Greenwood, MS, has a passion and desire to offer equitable education options to scholars in the Mississippi Delta. We believe every scholar deserves a top-notch education, and we simultaneously seek to create one of the best places to work in the Greenwood area. We were voted just that in 2024 – one of the best places to work in Greenwood!

Our Mission
We believe education is THE civil right of the 21 century. Our mission is to equip and empower middle school scholars with a rigorous and relevant college preparatory education that is personalized for success in high school, college, and life.

At Leflore Legacy Academy, we count on every adult to exhibit our core values of Excellence, Empowerment and Enjoyment!

Position Summary

The Middle School Teacher will inspire and educate scholars through a problem- and project-based curriculum personalized to the needs of each scholar, and help cultivate a college-going mindset for both scholars and their families, to enable each child to reach his or her full academic potential.

Competencies & Qualifications

• Growth mindset and commitment to the Leflore Legacy Academy mission and vision.
• Ability and willingness to embody the Leflore Legacy Academy core values.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master's degree preferred from an accredited college/university.
• Current teaching license required.
• Three or more years teaching experience is preferred, but not required.
• Deep knowledge of the MS College and Career Readiness Standards preferred.
• Familiarity with or connection to the MS Delta region is preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong record-keeping and organizational skills.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Support the mission and vision of Leflore Legacy Academy.
• Embrace and embody the Leflore Legacy Academy core values.
• Design and deliver inspiring instructional lessons aligned with state academic standards.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials that provide high-quality group instruction, while allowing the flexibility of personalization to meet the needs of scholars with varying learning styles.
• Identify scholar needs and cooperate with the professional learning community to address issues outside the classroom that impact scholar learning, such as physical and mental health, home environment, food insecurity, learning differences, and more.
• Work collaboratively with parents to ensure the most effective learning experience possible for each scholar.
• Establish and maintain high standards of scholar behavior needed to achieve an optimal learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Implement a Restorative Justice discipline policy in conjunction with other members of the Leflore Legacy community.
• Administer assessments in a variety of forms (formative, summative, standardized, etc.) in accordance with the school’s testing programs.
• Evaluate scholars’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, prepare scholar reports and communicate with parents regarding their child's progress.
• Attend professional development opportunities as required and provided by the administration.
• Actively participate in a professional learning community.

Compensation
Within an energetic, focused, and detail-oriented start-up environment, we equip staff with the tools needed to succeed, including a dedicated professional workspace and resources, laptop computer, high-speed internet access, and necessary office supplies. Our compensation package is highly competitive, commensurate with experience, and includes benefits.

Commitment to Diversity
Leflore Legacy Academy is actively seeking to build a diverse and experienced team. As an equal opportunity employer, Leflore Legacy Academy hires without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000 - $65,000