Elementary Teacher; 1st Grade

Overview

Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Schools is a network of PreK-12 free public charter schools serving students in Memphis, TN, and Birmingham, AL. Our mission is to prepare all students in grades PreK-12 to excel in college and in life. We are committed to transforming education and providing high-quality opportunities that empower students to thrive. We cultivate a structured, academically rigorous environment that embodies the core values of Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Excellence, and Community.

Freedom Preparatory Academy seeks elementary teachers specializing in Kindergarten through Second Grade for our growing network. As a teacher, you will introduce and help students develop mastery of concepts as measured through assessments administered throughout the year. You will work with other teachers to ensure cross-curricular and thematic alignment of curriculum.

• Embodies and models the network’s core values of respect, responsibility, integrity, community, and excellence for students, families, and colleagues
• Upholds the school culture of high academic and behavioral expectations through continuous reflection, flexibility, and growth
• Fosters students’ positive view of self and supports learning through social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development
• Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues
• Creates and maintains positive classroom culture and community
• Reinforces school-wide rules and expectations in the classroom, including lesson planning, curriculum development, and assignment creation
• Uses detailed data analysis of student performance to inform best practices
• Maintains accurate, complete records as required by law and regulations
• Works an extended school day to allow for collaboration, professional development, and communication with parents and staff
• Collaborates with the Head of School, Assistant Head of School, and Dean of Students to support all students toward success
• Completes other tasks as assigned by school leadership

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Master's Degree strongly preferred

Certification:

• Valid Tennessee teaching license and endorsement(s) in the hired content area OR valid teaching license from a state with TN reciprocity
• Enrollment in a certification program with eligibility for licensure
• Eligibility for Tennessee teaching license

Experience:

• Two to four years of urban teaching and educational leadership experience preferred
• Ability to work with diverse learning abilities in a heterogeneously grouped classroom
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point

Salary: $50,000 - $76,000 a year

Freedom Prep prioritizes transparency in compensation. Salary scales are available online. Please review the compensation scales on our website. This description has been adjusted to remove non-allowed formatting and references.

Additional benefits include options to support staff well-being and professional licensure, among others.

Freedom Preparatory Academy is actively seeking to build an experienced team of educators. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We are an equal opportunity employer.