5th Grade ELA Teacher

Elementary Teacher (G5 ELA) FPA Whitehaven Elementary (Millbranch) POSITION OVERVIEW

Freedom Preparatory Academy seeks elementary teachers specializing in ELA for our growing network of charter schools. As a teacher at Freedom Prep Academy, you will be expected to introduce and help students develop mastery of concepts as measured through assessments administered consistently throughout the year. These skills and concepts will be presented in a variety of ways that convey a thorough understanding and execution of the content.

Teachers will work closely with other teachers to ensure cross curricula and thematic alignment of curriculum.

• Embodies and models the network’s core values of respect, responsibility, integrity, community, and excellence for our 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 colleagues
• Creates and maintains 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 other staff members
• 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 is 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 Power Point

Salary: $50,000 – $76,000 per year.

Fee-based benefits: paying higher, scaffolded teacher salaries from Year 1 to retirement stage; salary: $35,000 – $35,000 per year; 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 is actively seeking to build an experienced team of educators. We do 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.