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 through 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 1,800 students in grades PreK-12. In 2019, as we celebrate our 10^th 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. In 2018, 100% of our 2^nd graduating class 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.

 

 

JOB TITLE:                                                      Electives Teachers 

ACCOUNTABILITY:                                         Head of High School

 

POSITION SUMMARY
The primary role of the Electives Teacher is to provide quality instruction in the arts for children of all grades level in a conducive learning environment.  The teacher will utilize hands on approaches to develop in each student an interest in and the ability for creative expression in visual, musical, or theatrical terms, using skills and techniques of artistic expression consistent with school guidelines; to develop aesthetic understandings and appreciations; to discover and develop talents of students in the field of fine arts.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Freedom Preparatory Academy welcomes creative professionals with a knack for drawing talent out of children to express themselves through fine arts.  Some of the functions of this position include:

• Communicate regularly with the Head of School concerning student achievement, curriculum development, professional development, and the budgetary needs for each.
• Implement effective internal assessment systems to monitor academic progress of students throughout the year.
• Plan and present art displays, musical productions and exhibitions designed to exhibit students’ work for the school and the community.
• May sponsor exhibits and participate in local events outside of the school.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.
• Ensure curriculum alignment with standards for the State of Tennessee.
• Seek and share curriculum best practices from other schools and professional journals.

 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

Education:                   

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

Certification:

• Tennessee Professional Educator License preferred.
• Eligibility for Tennessee Professional Educator License required.
• Considered highly-qualified based on NCLB guidelines

Experience:                 

• Experience with educating/mentoring urban youth.
• Two to four years of urban teaching and educational leadership experience is preferred
• Successful manager of an urban classroom who has used structure, incentives, and high expectations to drive student success
• Experienced classroom teacher with demonstrated, quantifiable and objective student performance gains that surpass state or local averages
• Ability to work with a variety of learning abilities, including those with low skill level in a heterogeneously grouped classroom setting
• Openness to receive feedback on issues that will facilitate growth and achievement of students.

 

Skills:

• Energy and entrepreneurial spirit for a transformation charter school
• Unwavering in pursuit of excellence even in the face of difficult opposition and challenges
• Results-driven educational leader with a commitment to standards-based curriculum and the use of data and assessments to drive instructional decisions
• Good problem-solving ability and good judgment
• Familiarity with cultural diversity
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, families, and community members
• Ability to be creative, resourceful, and reflective
• Possess strong interpersonal skills
• Professional demeanor, strong work ethic, detail-driven work style with excellent organizational skills

 

 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

 

START DATE
An exceptional candidate will assume a full time role no later than July 2020.  The position will remain open until filled.

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.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS
Outstanding candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and references to https://freedomprep.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx