Urban 5th Grade Math Educator — Data‑Driven Growth

School Blueprint; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Preparatory Academy in Memphis, TN is seeking an enthusiastic Kindergarten teacher to build foundational skills and foster a love of learning in a diverse urban setting.

You will plan engaging lessons, assess student progress with data, collaborate with colleagues, and communicate with families to support each child’s growth.

A Bachelor's degree is required; a Master's is strongly preferred, and TN licensure or reciprocity is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required in education or related field.
• Master's Degree strongly preferred.
• Tennessee teaching license or reciprocity eligibility.
• Two to four years urban teaching and educational leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to work with diverse learners in heterogeneous classroom.

Responsibilities

• Embody and model the network's core values of respect, responsibility, integrity, community, and excellence for our students, families, and colleagues.
• Uphold the school culture of high academic and behavioral expectations through continuous reflection, flexibility, and growth.
• Foster students’ positive view of self and support children’s learning through social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development.
• Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Create and maintain positive classroom culture and community.
• Reinforce school-wide rules and expectations in the classroom, including lesson planning, curriculum development, assignment creation, and other curricular materials.
• Use 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

Communication

Data analysis

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Freedom Preparatory Academy in Memphis, TN is seeking an enthusiastic Kindergarten teacher to build foundational skills and foster a love of learning in a diverse urban setting.

You will plan engaging lessons, assess student progress with data, collaborate with colleagues, and communicate with families to support each child’s growth.

A Bachelor's degree is required; a Master's is strongly preferred, and TN licensure or reciprocity is expected.