2024-25 High School History Teacher

$50,000 - $76,000/Yr

Freedom Preparatory Academy - Memphis, TN

Full-time - Entry Level

Memphis, TN

Educational Services

About the position

Freedom Preparatory Academy is seeking a dedicated high school History Teacher to join its growing network of charter schools in Memphis, TN. The role involves introducing and helping students master historical concepts through various teaching methods and assessments. Teachers will collaborate with colleagues to ensure curriculum alignment and are responsible for fostering a positive classroom environment that supports student growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Embodies and models the network's core values of respect, responsibility, integrity, community, and excellence for 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree strongly preferred.
• 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.
• Two to four years of urban teaching and educational leadership experience 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.

Benefits

• 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 Adult Social-Emotional Learning.
• Support in obtaining licensure.