First Grade Teacher — 2026–2027

Job overview

The First Grade Teacher — 2026–2027 role is onsite in Memphis, TN. Compensation is not specified. The teacher supports Granville T. Woods students through standards-based instruction and the school’s focus on 21st-century learning. The teacher plans and delivers lessons, assesses student learning, and develops interventions to address student needs. The role also collaborates with families, special educators, and school and community teams to support student achievement and school operations.

What you'll do

• Create weekly lesson plans and standards-based assessments
• teach a Common Core-based curriculum
• integrate technology and project-based learning
• analyze assessment data and develop intervention plans
• meet with parents about performance and conduct
• co-teach with special educators for students with IEPs
• attend professional development
• serve on the school leadership team.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

first grade teacher

2026–2027 school year

memphis tn

granville t. woods

lesson planning

common core

student assessments

project-based learning

technology integration

iep co-teaching

parent communication

tennessee teaching license

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree and a current Tennessee teaching license or eligibility to receive one.

About the employer

Welcome to the GTW Careers Page! is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.