Urban Middle School ELA Teacher: Impact & Growth

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

Job summary

Freedom Preparatory Academy seeks a middle school ELA teacher for our growing network of charter schools in Memphis, TN. You will introduce and help students master language arts concepts through yearly assessments and collaborative planning.

The role requires dedication to our mission and values, with opportunities to work extended days, engage families, and contribute to student growth. A TN teaching license or reciprocity is required.

Qualifications

• Teaching in urban schools preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.
• TN teaching license or reciprocity.

Responsibilities

• Embodies and models the network 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

Skills

Urban teaching

Differentiated instruction

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Freedom Preparatory Academy seeks a middle school ELA teacher for our growing network of charter schools in Memphis, TN. You will introduce and help students master language arts concepts through yearly assessments and collaborative planning.

The role requires dedication to our mission and values, with opportunities to work extended days, engage families, and contribute to student growth. A TN teaching license or reciprocity is required.