Elementary Teacher (1st Grade)

FREEDOM PREP ELEMENTARY - MILLBRANCH; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Preparatory Academy seeks elementary teachers specializing in 3rd through 5th Grades for its growing network of charter schools. You will help students develop mastery through assessments and collaborate with other teachers for cross-curricular alignment.

Applicants should have expertise in Math, Science, ELA, Social Studies, and ESL; electives include Art, Spanish, and PE. Bachelor's required; Alabama license or reciprocity preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Master's Degree strongly preferred.
• Alabama teaching license or reciprocal license required/eligible.
• Enrollment in certification program with licensure eligibility.
• Two to four years urban teaching and educational leadership experience.

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 across 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 and curriculum development
• Uses data analysis of student performance to inform best practices
• Maintains accurate records as required by law and district regulations
• Works extended school day for collaboration, professional development, and communication with parents and staff
• Collaborates with Head of School, Assistant Head of School, and Dean of Students to support all students
• Completes other tasks as assigned by Head of School or School Based Administrative staff

Skills

Urban teaching experience

Ability to work with diverse learners

Strong computer skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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 elementary teachers specializing in 3rd through 5th Grades for our growing network of charter schools. As a teacher at Freedom Prep Academy, 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 curriculum.

We are seeking applicants who have specific expertise in these content areas: Math, Science, English Language Arts, Social Studies, and English as a Second Language. We are also seeking applicants for these Electives: Art, Spanish, and Physical Education/PE. Each teacher will be responsible for their subject area and their respective standards.

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• -Bachelor's Degree required
• -Master's Degree strongly preferred

Certification:

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

Experience:

• -Two to four years of urban teaching and educational leadership experience ispreferred
• -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