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2024-25 High School ELA Teacher (English I)

About Us:


Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Schools (www.freedomprep.org) is a network of PreK-12 free public charter schools serving students in Memphis, TN, and Birmingham, AL. Our mission is to prepare all students in grades PreK-12 to excel in college and in life. Since our founding in 2009, we have grown from a class of 96 sixth grade students to now serving over 1950 students across multiple campuses. In 2024, we expanded into Birmingham, AL, starting with grades K-1, with plans to grow to a K-5 campus. 


At Freedom Prep, we are committed to transforming education for students of color across the South, ensuring they have access to high-quality educational opportunities that empower them to thrive. Over the past 15 years, our students have consistently exceeded both local and state averages in math and have surpassed local benchmarks in English Language Arts on state assessments. Our mission is guided by three core beliefs: every child deserves the right to a high-quality public education, character development is essential to student success, and exposure to diverse opportunities builds the confidence and skills needed to excel in college and in life.

 

At Freedom Prep, we cultivate a structured, academically rigorous environment that fosters excellence in core subjects, promotes advanced academic skills, and encourages students to embody the core values of Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Excellence, and Community.



POSITION OVERVIEW:

Freedom Preparatory Academy seeks high school teachers specializing in ELA for our growing network of charter schools. As a teacher at Freedom Prep Academy, you will be expected to both introduce and help students develop mastery of concepts as measured through assessments administered consistently throughout the year. These skills and concepts will be presented in a variety of ways that convey a thorough understanding and execution of the content. Teachers will work closely with other teachers to ensure cross curricula and thematic alignment of curriculum. Each teacher will be responsible for their subject area and their respective standards.

 

We are seeking applicants who have specific expertise in these content areas:

*English Language Arts (various levels of English, AP English)


RESPONSIBILITIES: Freedom Preparatory Academy welcomes teachers 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.


Below are some of the tasks required of special education teachers:

*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


QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:               

-Bachelor's Degree required

-Master's Degree strongly preferred


Certification:

-Valid Tennessee teaching license and endorsement(s) in the hired content area -OR-

-Valid teaching license from a state that offers reciprocity with TN -OR-

-Enrollment in a certification program with eligibility for a recommendation of licensure by the program or district

-Eligibility for Tennessee teaching license required


Experience:                

-Two to four years of urban teaching and educational leadership 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


$50,000 - $76,000 a year
A teacher at Freedom Prep who has a bachelor's degree will earn $175,568 more dollars in their annual salary over a 20 year career compared to their peers at a large district in the Memphis metro area.

A teacher who has a master's degree will earn $82,068 more dollars in their annual salary over a 20 year career compared to peers who hold a Master's degree at a large district in the Memphis metro area.

We prioritize higher teacher salaries knowing that our teachers are THE number one resource for our students to be prepared to excel in college and in life! Please see our Teacher Salary Scale

We are excited that you are inspired or called to learn more about our mission, values, and potential opportunities. We’d encourage you to explore a few additional resources about us, the recent investment for what’s possible, and why you should consider our community as a place for you to become a part of. We are one of the few networks that centers the whole person and their needs to thrive and support themselves and their families in the South.


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, ensuring clarity and fairness in our compensation practices. You can view our compensation scales on our website. Please click HERE to be redirected.


Check out some of the unique and rare benefits here, 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


COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: Freedom Preparatory Academy is actively seeking to build a diverse and 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.

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Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Schools (http://www.freedomprep.org) is a Pre K-12 charter school in Memphis, TN. Our mission is to prepare all students to excel in college and in life. Freedom Preparatory Academy was established in 2009 with ...

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