3rd Grade ELA Teacher

Elementary Teacher (G3 ELA) FPA Whitehaven Elementary (Millbranch) POSITION OVERVIEW

Freedom Preparatory Academy seeks elementary teachers specializing in ELA to join our growing network of charter schools. Teachers will introduce and help students develop mastery of concepts through consistent assessment and collaborative curriculum alignment with peers.

• 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 children’s learning through social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development.
• Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with students, families, and collaborators.
• Creates and maintains a positive classroom culture and community.
• Reinforces school-wide rules and expectations in the classroom, including lesson planning, curriculum development, assignment creation, and other curricular materials.
• Uses detailed data analysis of student performance to inform best practices.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, administrative, and district regulations.
• Works an extended school day to allow for collaboration, professional development, and ample communication with parents and staff.
• Works closely with the Head of School, Assistant Head of School, and Dean of Students to develop and implement strategies for all students to reach success.
• Completes other tasks as assigned by the Head of School, Assistant Head of School, or other school-based administrative employees.

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Master’s Degree strongly preferred.

• Valid Tennessee teaching license and endorsement(s) in the hired content area OR
• Valid teaching license from a state that offers reciprocity with TN OR
• Enrollment in a certification program with eligibility for a recommendation of licensure by the program or district.
• Eligibility for Tennessee teaching license required.

• Two to four years of urban teaching and educational leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to work with a variety of learning abilities, including those with low skill levels in a heterogeneously grouped classroom setting.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

$50,000 – $76,000 a year.

• Paying higher, scaffolded teacher salaries from Year 1 to retirement stage.
• Zero dollar monthly premium options, including holistic options such as chiropractic or acupuncture care (TN ONLY).
• Focus on staff well-being and collective care through our Adult Social-Emotional Learning.
• Support in obtaining licensure.

Freedom Preparatory Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We are an equal opportunity employer.