K-3 Teacher: Shape Growth at a Ground-Up School

Learnatiprep; Fairfield (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision plans

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Independence Preparatory Academy in Fairfield, AL seeks an Elementary Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year to join a newly launched, high-expectation program. You will deliver standards-aligned instruction, foster student agency, and participate in ongoing coaching within a joyful, structured environment.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree with 1–2 years of teaching experience (Alabama certification preferred) or a GPA of 3.0+ and a growth mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 1–2+ years of teaching experience (Alabama certification preferred).
• Or Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a growth mindset in a feedback-driven environment.
• Alabama teaching certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive at least 1 year of academic growth for all scholars through standards-aligned, data-driven instruction.
• Use weekly mastery data and exit tickets to adjust instruction in real time.
• Implement Science of Reading-aligned literacy practices with fidelity.
• Build a classroom culture where 100% of scholars are engaged and meet behavioral expectations.

Skills

Adaptability

Collaboration with families

Student agency

Data-driven instruction

Science of Reading

Education

Bachelor's degree

Alabama certification preferred

GPA 3.0+

Job description

Independence Preparatory Academy in Fairfield, AL seeks an Elementary Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year to join a newly launched, high-expectation program. You will deliver standards-aligned instruction, foster student agency, and participate in ongoing coaching within a joyful, structured environment.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree with 1–2 years of teaching experience (Alabama certification preferred) or a GPA of 3.0+ and a growth mindset.