Instructional Aide

Freedomprep; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paying higher teacher salaries (scaffl

Zero dollar monthly premium options (e

Adult Social-Emotional Learning

Job summary

Freedom Preparatory Academy is seeking Instructional Aides to support our growing network of charter schools in Birmingham, AL. A bachelor's degree is required to be considered.

Candidates with urban teaching experience and the ability to work with diverse learners are preferred, along with strong MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills. Responsibilities include modeling core values, maintaining high expectations, fostering student growth, and collaborating with school leaders to ensure student

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years urban teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to work with diverse learners in heterogeneous classes.
• Strong computer skills: Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Model the network’s core values of respect, responsibility, integrity, community, and excellence.
• Uphold high academic and behavioral expectations in the classroom.
• Foster students’ positive view of self and support development across SEL, physical and cognitive areas.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
• Create and maintain a positive classroom culture.
• Reinforce school rules; assist with lesson planning and curriculum materials.
• Maintain required records in compliance with laws and district rules.
• Collaborate with leadership to support all students’ success.
• Adhere to state and federal reporting obligations.

Skills

Urban teaching experience

Ability to work with diverse learners

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Freedom Preparatory Academy seeks Instructional Aides to 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.

NOTE: You MUST possess a bachelor's degree to be considered for this position.

• 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.
• 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.
• Abides by all state and federal mandates in reporting sexual or physical abuse and neglect.
• Other duties as assigned aligned with the scope of the position according to the Hiring Manager/Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's degree required.

• 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.

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.

Check out some of the unique and rare benefits, 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.