Freedomprep
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 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 a high school teacher 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.
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
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 – and 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
Benefits and Compensation Check out some of the unique and rare benefits, 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
Our Commitment Freedom Preparatory Academy is actively seeking to build an 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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At Freedom Prep, we are committed to transforming education for students 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 a high school teacher 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.
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
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 – and 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
Benefits and Compensation Check out some of the unique and rare benefits, 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
Our Commitment Freedom Preparatory Academy is actively seeking to build an 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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