Educate ME Foundation, INC Hiring for Elementary Teachers (2022-2023 School Year) Job at Memphis, TN Full Time

Educate ME Foundation is excited to partner with Freedom Prep to identify the best educators to join the network of schools to fulfill their vision to transform education for students of color across Memphis, TN.

ABOUT US

Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Schools (www.freedomprep.org) comprise a high-performing PreK-12 charter school network in Memphis, TN. Our mission is to prepare all students in grades K-12 to excel in college and in life. We accomplish our mission by providing a highly structured, academically rigorous environment where students master core subjects, develop advanced academic skills, and demonstrate the school’s core values of Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Excellence, and Community.

Freedom Preparatory Academy was established in August of 2009 with a class of nearly 100 6th graders. We now serve nearly 2,500 students in grades PreK-12. In 2019, as we celebrate our 10th year of providing a quality education for students in low-income/underserved communities, we are proud to see our students exceed local and state averages in Math and local averages in English language arts. We have received numerous awards year after year for being one of the top schools for growth in the city and state of TN. As of 2021,100% of our graduating classes were accepted to four-year colleges and universities!

We have three core beliefs that drive our mission: Every child deserves the right to a high-quality public education, a foundation in character development is essential, and direct exposure to an array of opportunities and experiences provides each child with the self-confidence and social knowledge to compete globally.

POSITION SUMMARY

Freedom Preparatory Academy seeks elementary teachers for our growing network of charter schools. As a teacher at Freedom Prep, 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. Our elementary school includes grades Kindergarten through 5th grade.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

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. Below are some of the tasks required of teachers:

• Embody the characteristics that the school wishes the students to uphold, especially respect, responsibility, integrity, excellence, and community
• Fosters children’s positive view of self.
• Reinforces respect for diversity of all kinds.
• Work 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
• Reinforce school-wide rules and expectations in the classroom and lesson planning
• Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues
• Maintain the school culture of high academic and behavioral expectations through continuous reflection
• Supports children’s learning through social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by the Head of School or Assistant Head of School

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Master’s Degree 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,553.00 – $54,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Memphis, TN 38116: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Primary General Education Teachers: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location