Career Opportunities
2012-2013 Cornerstone Preparatory School
Open Position Summary
Positions: Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, First, Second and Third Grade Classes
Cornerstone Prep seeks highly skilled teachers to
build a new school, beginning with Kindergarten, First and Second Grade classes
for the 2012-2013 school year.
Opportunity to build high-performing urban school
This
is a unique opportunity to build a high-performing urban school that does
whatever it takes to prepare students for college success. Cornerstone
Prep was recently selected to join the Achievement School District, a new
program created to turn around the lowest performing schools in the state of
Tennessee. Cornerstone Prep was honored to be the only organization approved to
take over an elementary school in Memphis and is looking for teachers to join
the team to accomplish this important work.
Unique Experience for Teachers
Starting teachers will get valuable leadership experiences available only in the first
few years of operating a new school. They will assist in refining and creating
school policies, culture, expectations, curriculum, assessments and
measurements of success as the school opens in the fall of 2012. The school will open with pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, First, Second, and Third Grade and will add a new grade each year, reaching full
capacity as a K-8 elementary school.
Our Vision
Cornerstone
Preparatory School utilizes academic rigor and character development to equip
all students with the skills and character necessary to succeed in college and
to become life-changing leaders in their community.
Job Expectations
§ Work with the Principal to
design and implement outstanding curriculum and instructional strategies to
ensure all students achieve at high levels
§ Produce dramatic and
consistent student achievement gains
§ Create a school culture of
high academic performance and strong moral character
§ Continuously create and
refine effective instructional practices
§ Willingness to work in an
extended day and extended school year environment
Qualifications
§
Degree
in education required
§
Belief
that there is not a more urgent task than to provide an outstanding education
to students from low-income, urban backgrounds
§
An
unwavering conviction that all students can achieve at high levels
§
Commitment
to do whatever it takes to prepare all students for college success
§
Track
record of producing dramatic, demonstrable student achievement gains
§
Entrepreneurial
spirit, passion and energy
§
Ability
to work well in a team of high-performers
§
Goal-driven,
self-reflective and analytical problem solver
Application
Complete
the application and submit application, resume, and cover letter to Drew
Sippel, Executive Director, at dsippel@cornerstoneprepmemphis.org
to apply for these open positions.
NOTE: 2011-2012 School Year Positions Have Been Filled
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