1st Grade Teacher — Impactful Urban Classroom Leader

Freedomprep; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary scales online

Zero-dollar premium options

Adult Social-Emotional Learning

Licensure support

Job summary

Freedom Preparatory Academy seeks elementary teachers for our growing network of charter schools. You will be expected to both 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree strongly preferred.
• Certification: TN teaching license and endorsement in hired content area OR reciprocal license; licensure eligibility.

Responsibilities

• 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

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Freedom Preparatory Academy seeks elementary teachers for our growing network of charter schools. You will be expected to both 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