Join Our Team
We are looking for great people to join our growing school.
MSGA strives to be a place where gifted children and their families thrive. As a leader in innovative and gifted education, our team works to not only educate innovators and world changers, but also to be innovators and world changers. What we ask of our students is what we ask of our team: curiosity, collaboration, creative problem solving, critical thinking, and a passion for lifelong learning.
Our team functions as a unit, each member an integral and necessary part of our community. We know from our experience in a traditional school system that educators don’t often have the time or resources to creatively collaborate or learn with their colleagues. At MSGA we desire a community that breaks the mold, building an environment that fosters creativity and inspires innovation. We want each member of our team to work cooperatively, leaning on the strength of the team rather than the strength of the individual, building each other up and helping one another to grow in every area. We believe that this will be what takes our school to the next level–the combined passion and talents of every single person.
MSGA is a growing and thriving organization where the opportunities are as limitless as your potential. If building and expanding with a team of highly motivated individuals sparks something inside of you, take a look at our open positions and contact us today!
Open Positions
2023 - 2024
Upper School English Teacher
Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced high school English teacher to join our talented team. The candidate will be responsible for teaching a range of English courses to students in grades 7-12. The ideal candidate should have a strong passion for teaching and be able to create a positive and engaging learning environment that encourages student success.
General Responsibilities
- Develop and teach your courses expertly with the highest standards for each student
- Model enthusiasm for content and intellectual curiosity
- Design lessons that emphasize critical thinking and problem solving
- Collaborate effectively with students, parents, teachers, and administrators
- Create lesson plans that incorporate a variety of teaching strategies and resources to engage students
- Create and implement inquiry and project-based learning experiences
- Develop and implement assessments to evaluate student progress and understanding
- Provide timely feedback to students on their academic progress and offer support to those who need it
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student performance, attendance, and behavior
- Utilize multiple methods to track and communicate academic and social/emotional progress to students and families
- Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and other school-related activities
- Support the well-being of all students
- Demonstrate interest and ability to serve as an advisor to students, lead student activities, serve as a club advisor, and contribute beyond the classroom to support school programs and activities
- Participate actively in other aspects of the student experience: chaperoning trips and events, serving on committees, and developing new programs at the school
- Lead by example in your commitment to MSGA’s mission of developing innovators and world changers
Position Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Passion for teaching and a commitment to student success
- Demonstrated mastery in areas of study and ability to teach within and across academic disciplines
- Successful teaching experience in secondary school environment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- A demonstrated ability to design and integrate curriculum with other subjects
- Resilience and flexibility within a dynamic environment where new ideas and innovative practices are embraced
- A desire to work in an environment where feedback and continuous improvement are expected and are an essential part of the culture
- Commitment to modeling lifelong learning
World Language Teacher
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and passionate world language teacher to join our dynamic team of educators. As a world language teacher, you will be responsible for designing and delivering high-quality language instruction to students of varying proficiency levels.
General Responsibilities
- Develop and implement curriculum and lesson plans that align with state and national standards for world languages
- Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes language acquisition and cultural understanding
- Utilize a variety of teaching strategies and materials, including technology, to engage and support students in language learning
- Assess student progress through a variety of methods, such as written and oral exams, projects, and presentations, and provide timely feedback on student performance
- Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues to promote a collaborative and supportive learning community
- Model enthusiasm for content and intellectual curiosity
- Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and other school-related activities
- Support the well-being of all students
- Demonstrate interest and ability to serve as an advisor to students, lead student activities, serve as a club advisor, and contribute beyond the classroom to support school programs and activities
- Participate actively in other aspects of the student experience: chaperoning trips and events, serving on committees, and developing new programs at the school
- Lead by example in your commitment to MSGA’s mission of developing innovators and world changers
Position Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Passion for teaching and a commitment to student success
- Fluent proficiency in the language(s) being taught.
- Experience teaching world languages to students of varying ages and proficiency levels.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with technology and its integration into the classroom.
- Successful teaching experience in secondary school environment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Resilience and flexibility within a dynamic environment where new ideas and innovative practices are embraced
- A desire to work in an environment where feedback and continuous improvement are expected and are an essential part of the culture
- Commitment to modeling lifelong learning
MID-SOUTH GIFTED ACADEMY
About Us
Mid-South Gifted Academy (MSGA) is a Prek-12 school for gifted and academically advanced learners in the Memphis area with a mission of developing innovators and world changers. MSGA provides a dynamic, joyful, and challenging school experience for gifted learners that prioritizes strong relationships and honors individual interests and abilities. We are committed to partnering with families to develop individualized learning goals that allow for challenge, acceleration, and enrichment. Our focus on engaging, integrated project-based learning experiences prepares our students for their future by developing creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication. At MSGA, gifted learners are empowered to reach their fullest potential within a community of learners who support one another’s academic and social/ emotional growth.
