Libertasmemphis
ELA and/or Math Seminar Teacher 2026-2027
Applications will be accepted beginning
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 12:00 AM
(Eastern Standard Time)
Job Description: ELA and Math Seminar Teacher Teach standards-aligned math and ELA seminars for elementary students in a departmentalized program. (Montessori certification is not required for this position.)
Background Libertas School of Memphis is a Montessori, liberal arts public charter elementary school serving a high-need neighborhood in Memphis.
Our mission is to be a school for human flourishing: cultivating minds, hands, and hearts for lives of wonder, work, and love.
We offer students from preschool through middle school a rich, rigorous, and personalized education through Montessori learning, supported with rich liberal arts content through Core Knowledge, and the best practices of high‑performing urban schools. This work is done within an attachment village of supports between school, families, and our community.
Role Summary Teach standards-aligned math and ELA seminars for elementary students in a departmentalized program.
Role Information
Full‑time role. Full‑time instructional hours roughly 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM (faculty meetings until 4:30 PM on Wednesdays). Most lead teachers spend approximately 4–6 hours per week outside of the regular school day for planning, collaboration, and preparation.
The role follows the school calendar.
Reports to: Principal.
Key relationships: Lower Elementary Lead Teachers & Assistant Teachers; Academic Coordinator; and Consulting Teachers.
Measures of Success
Fidelity of implementation of, and student progress through, curriculum.
Student growth and achievement on annual published school metrics (e.g. internal benchmarks, MAP, TN Ready, etc).
Timely, high‑quality planning.
Family satisfaction.
Teacher satisfaction.
Satisfactory performance evaluations.
Other indicators.
Key Responsibilities
Teach CKLA Listening & Learning and Math Seminar
to groups of elementary students.
Our ELA seminar is a language curriculum that builds world knowledge and vocabulary; develops writing skills; and is aligned to state standards and the Montessori philosophy.
Math Seminar is a Libertas‑created, standards‑aligned math program that supports the Montessori math curriculum by promoting fluency, building conceptual understanding, and making real‑world applications.
Children will attend daily Seminars in three separate groups of 15–20 elementary students. Each group will last for between 90 and 120 minutes. During that time, students will participate in both ELASeminar and Math Seminar.
Depending on school scheduling limitations, this seminar program may only Math Seminar.
Collaborate with the
elementary teaching team
made up of Montessori homeroom lead teachers and assistant teachers.
Lead a
peaceful, orderly, rich, nurturing classroom
that cultivates children’s minds, hearts, and hands for lives of wonder, work, and love.
Coordinate with supervisor and colleagues to
ensure that instruction is appropriate
for the environment; aligned with both Montessori practice and the Libertas curriculum; and matched with the specific needs of each child.
Collect and record data
about each child’s academic abilities and needs, and share this data with other classroom teachers, consulting teachers and support staff, and families.
Foster
habits of excellence , including order and grace & courtesy, through schoolwide and classroom‑level practices and rituals, such as connecting before redirecting, using a warm and firm tone, matching children with works in the environment, tending the heart of virtue through presenting beautiful literature, and sharing responsibility for all our children.
Supervise students within the classroom and outside of the classroom, including at lunch, recess, arrival, and dismissal.
Be a
model of character
and striving toward virtue for students.
Foster
relationships with families
to enable open and responsive communication about student growth and needs. Conduct or participate in family communication and meetings on a regular basis.
Perform
other duties
as assigned.
Qualifications and Traits
At least two years of
effective teaching experience
with elementary or middle school children in high‑need communities.
Effective
classroom management
skills and
instructional practices .
Willingness to
serve all children , regardless of background or needs, in an inclusive and supportive setting.
Knowledge of ELA and Math
curriculum content
and children’s
developmental needs .
Interest in and commitment to Montessori and liberal arts.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written
communication skills .
Bachelor’s degree
required.
State teaching license
strongly preferred. (Libertas may sponsor state licensure for highly qualified candidates.)
Love of learning.
Flexibility , initiative, and personal responsibility to work in a fast‑paced, startup environment.
Fortitude
for the challenges we will face.
Warm and firm
demeanor.
Work
collaboratively
and with a growth mindset. Give and receive feedback in a spirit of craftsmanship.
Compensation
Salary/wage competitive with the local school district and nearby charter schools.
Eligible for increases, bonuses, or stipends for performance or additional duties.
Investment in faculty professional development and growth. We also offer to eligible applicants our Teacher Residency program, which provides financial sponsorship and additional coaching and support to achieve state licensure and/or Montessori certification. Please contact us for more details.
Paid sick leave for full‑time employees. Deferred pay model distributes salary throughout the year (including breaks and vacations).
Full time employees are eligible for health insurance benefits, which we sponsor at an above‑market rate (approx. 70% covered by employer for all levels of coverage). We also offer dental, vision, and other benefits, and retirement plans similar to local schools.
Application Process Interested candidates should apply online at www.LibertasMemphis.org, where candidates can also learn more about our school. Please submit a resume, at least three references, and a cover letter (required) explaining why you would be a good fit for this position. Please direct any questions to talent@LibertasMemphis.org. Libertas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.
Libertas School of Memphis 3777 Edenburg Dr. Memphis, TN 38127 901.609.3611 hr@libertasmemphis.org
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Job Description: ELA and Math Seminar Teacher Teach standards-aligned math and ELA seminars for elementary students in a departmentalized program. (Montessori certification is not required for this position.)
Background Libertas School of Memphis is a Montessori, liberal arts public charter elementary school serving a high-need neighborhood in Memphis.
Our mission is to be a school for human flourishing: cultivating minds, hands, and hearts for lives of wonder, work, and love.
We offer students from preschool through middle school a rich, rigorous, and personalized education through Montessori learning, supported with rich liberal arts content through Core Knowledge, and the best practices of high‑performing urban schools. This work is done within an attachment village of supports between school, families, and our community.
Role Summary Teach standards-aligned math and ELA seminars for elementary students in a departmentalized program.
Role Information
Full‑time role. Full‑time instructional hours roughly 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM (faculty meetings until 4:30 PM on Wednesdays). Most lead teachers spend approximately 4–6 hours per week outside of the regular school day for planning, collaboration, and preparation.
The role follows the school calendar.
Reports to: Principal.
Key relationships: Lower Elementary Lead Teachers & Assistant Teachers; Academic Coordinator; and Consulting Teachers.
Measures of Success
Fidelity of implementation of, and student progress through, curriculum.
Student growth and achievement on annual published school metrics (e.g. internal benchmarks, MAP, TN Ready, etc).
Timely, high‑quality planning.
Family satisfaction.
Teacher satisfaction.
Satisfactory performance evaluations.
Other indicators.
Key Responsibilities
Teach CKLA Listening & Learning and Math Seminar
to groups of elementary students.
Our ELA seminar is a language curriculum that builds world knowledge and vocabulary; develops writing skills; and is aligned to state standards and the Montessori philosophy.
Math Seminar is a Libertas‑created, standards‑aligned math program that supports the Montessori math curriculum by promoting fluency, building conceptual understanding, and making real‑world applications.
Children will attend daily Seminars in three separate groups of 15–20 elementary students. Each group will last for between 90 and 120 minutes. During that time, students will participate in both ELASeminar and Math Seminar.
Depending on school scheduling limitations, this seminar program may only Math Seminar.
Collaborate with the
elementary teaching team
made up of Montessori homeroom lead teachers and assistant teachers.
Lead a
peaceful, orderly, rich, nurturing classroom
that cultivates children’s minds, hearts, and hands for lives of wonder, work, and love.
Coordinate with supervisor and colleagues to
ensure that instruction is appropriate
for the environment; aligned with both Montessori practice and the Libertas curriculum; and matched with the specific needs of each child.
Collect and record data
about each child’s academic abilities and needs, and share this data with other classroom teachers, consulting teachers and support staff, and families.
Foster
habits of excellence , including order and grace & courtesy, through schoolwide and classroom‑level practices and rituals, such as connecting before redirecting, using a warm and firm tone, matching children with works in the environment, tending the heart of virtue through presenting beautiful literature, and sharing responsibility for all our children.
Supervise students within the classroom and outside of the classroom, including at lunch, recess, arrival, and dismissal.
Be a
model of character
and striving toward virtue for students.
Foster
relationships with families
to enable open and responsive communication about student growth and needs. Conduct or participate in family communication and meetings on a regular basis.
Perform
other duties
as assigned.
Qualifications and Traits
At least two years of
effective teaching experience
with elementary or middle school children in high‑need communities.
Effective
classroom management
skills and
instructional practices .
Willingness to
serve all children , regardless of background or needs, in an inclusive and supportive setting.
Knowledge of ELA and Math
curriculum content
and children’s
developmental needs .
Interest in and commitment to Montessori and liberal arts.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written
communication skills .
Bachelor’s degree
required.
State teaching license
strongly preferred. (Libertas may sponsor state licensure for highly qualified candidates.)
Love of learning.
Flexibility , initiative, and personal responsibility to work in a fast‑paced, startup environment.
Fortitude
for the challenges we will face.
Warm and firm
demeanor.
Work
collaboratively
and with a growth mindset. Give and receive feedback in a spirit of craftsmanship.
Compensation
Salary/wage competitive with the local school district and nearby charter schools.
Eligible for increases, bonuses, or stipends for performance or additional duties.
Investment in faculty professional development and growth. We also offer to eligible applicants our Teacher Residency program, which provides financial sponsorship and additional coaching and support to achieve state licensure and/or Montessori certification. Please contact us for more details.
Paid sick leave for full‑time employees. Deferred pay model distributes salary throughout the year (including breaks and vacations).
Full time employees are eligible for health insurance benefits, which we sponsor at an above‑market rate (approx. 70% covered by employer for all levels of coverage). We also offer dental, vision, and other benefits, and retirement plans similar to local schools.
Application Process Interested candidates should apply online at www.LibertasMemphis.org, where candidates can also learn more about our school. Please submit a resume, at least three references, and a cover letter (required) explaining why you would be a good fit for this position. Please direct any questions to talent@LibertasMemphis.org. Libertas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.
Libertas School of Memphis 3777 Edenburg Dr. Memphis, TN 38127 901.609.3611 hr@libertasmemphis.org
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