Elementary Instructional Aide

Freedom Prep Academy Charter Schools; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay scale transparency online

Zero-dollar premium options (TN)

Licensure support

Job summary

Freedom Preparatory Academy seeks Instructional Aides to support our growing network of charter schools in Memphis, TN (and Birmingham, AL). The role emphasizes fostering student growth, modeling core values, and maintaining a structured, high-expectation classroom culture.

Bachelor’s degree is required; TN teaching license and eligibility for licensure by reciprocity is preferred. Two years of urban teaching experience is desirable, with strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• TN teaching license or reciprocity/licensure eligibility.
• Two years urban teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to work with diverse learners in heterogeneous settings.
• Strong MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint skills.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom instruction and student growth.
• Collaborate with Head of School, Assistant Head of School, and Dean of Students to develop strategies for student success.
• Maintain accurate records as required by law and district regulations.
• Uphold school culture and core values in classroom interactions.
• Assist with lesson planning and curriculum materials creation.

Skills

Urban teaching experience

Student growth focus

Relationship building

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

FPA Westwood Elementary (Parkrose)

About Us:

Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Schools (www.freedomprep.org) 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. Since our founding in 2009, we have grown from a class of 96 sixth grade students to now serving over 1950 students across multiple campuses. In 2024, we expanded into Birmingham, AL, starting with grades K-1, with plans to grow to a K-5 campus.

At Freedom Prep, we are committed to transforming education for students across the South, ensuring they have access to high-quality educational opportunities that empower them to thrive. Over the past 15 years, our students have consistently exceeded both local and state averages in math and have surpassed local benchmarks in English Language Arts on state assessments. Our mission is guided by three core beliefs: every child deserves the right to a high-quality public education, character development is essential to student success, and exposure to diverse opportunities builds the confidence and skills needed to excel in college and in life.

At Freedom Prep, we cultivate a structured, academically rigorous environment that fosters excellence in core subjects, promotes advanced academic skills, and encourages students to embody the core values of Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Excellence, and Community.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Freedom Preparatory Academy seeks Instructional Aidesto support our growing network of charter schools.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Freedom Preparatory Academy welcomes candidates who are relentless in their aim to see student growth and who want to hone their skills as effective teachers in the classroom.

We are also seeking applicants who have a demonstrated commitment to the educational mission, vision, and goals of Freedom Prep Academy.

Below are some of the tasks required of Instructional Aides :

Embodies and models the network’s core values of respect, responsibility, integrity, community, and excellence for our students, families, and colleaguesUpholds 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 developmentCommunicates effectively and maintain 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

Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, administrative and district regulations

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree required

Certification:

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 preferred

Experience:

Two years of urban teaching 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 PowerPoint

$41,000 – $57,800 a year

Based on years of experience as an Instructional Aide

We are excited that you are inspired or called to learn more about our mission, values, and potential opportunities. We’d encourage you to explore a few additional resources about us, the recent investment for what’s possible, and why you should consider our community as a place for you to become a part of. We are one of the few networks that centers the whole person and their needs to thrive and support themselves and their families in the South.

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION:

At Freedom Prep, we prioritize transparency in everything we do. We believe that open communication fosters trust and collaboration. As part of this commitment, we make our salary scales available online for you to view, ensuring clarity and fairness in our compensation practices. You can view our compensation scales on our website. Please click HERE to be redirected.

Check out some of the unique and rare benefits here, including but not limited to:

• -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

OUR COMMITMENT:

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.