Kindergarten Teacher: Urban Impact + Licensure Support

Freedom-Preparatory-Academy-Charter-Schools; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

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Job summary

Freedom Preparatory Academy seeks an elementary Kindergarten teacher for its growing network of charter schools in Memphis, TN. You will introduce and help students develop mastery of concepts through assessments throughout the year, collaborating with colleagues to align curriculum across grades.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred), TN teaching license or reciprocity, and 2–4 years urban teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Master's Degree strongly preferred.
• Valid Tennessee teaching license and endorsements in the hired content area -OR-
• Enrollment in a certification program with eligibility for licensure by the program or district

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 experience

Strong communication

Student engagement

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

G Suite

Job description

Freedom Preparatory Academy seeks an elementary Kindergarten teacher for its growing network of charter schools in Memphis, TN. You will introduce and help students develop mastery of concepts through assessments throughout the year, collaborating with colleagues to align curriculum across grades.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred), TN teaching license or reciprocity, and 2–4 years urban teaching experience.