5th Grade Math Teacher — Data-Driven Impact

FREEDOM PREPARATORY ACADEMY FLAGSHIP; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Preparatory Academy seeks an elementary teacher specializing in Kindergarten to help students develop foundational concepts through varied instructional approaches and ongoing assessments.

You will collaborate with colleagues to ensure cross-curricular alignment, maintain high expectations, and support diverse learners across a growing network of charter schools in Memphis. A Tennessee teaching license is required or eligible for reciprocity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree strongly preferred.
• Teaching license in TN or reciprocity with TN required or enrollment in a certification program with eligibility for licensure.

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

Skills

Urban teaching

Classroom management

Communication with families

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Freedom Preparatory Academy seeks an elementary teacher specializing in Kindergarten to help students develop foundational concepts through varied instructional approaches and ongoing assessments.

You will collaborate with colleagues to ensure cross-curricular alignment, maintain high expectations, and support diverse learners across a growing network of charter schools in Memphis. A Tennessee teaching license is required or eligible for reciprocity.