2026-27 Assistant Head of School - Flagship MS

Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Schools • Memphis, TN

11d • $90,000 - $120,000

About The Position

With the Head of School, the Assistant Head of School will be responsible for the establishment and maintenance of our achievement-oriented, values-rich, and mission-driven school culture. They will drive a rigorous, data-driven, and supportive college preparatory academic program, enriching extracurricular program that expands access to our community and world, and provide proactive and mission-driven communication and relationship-building with families.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree strongly preferred
• 3-5 years+ of school leadership experience; experienced 3+ year classroom teacher with demonstrated, quantifiable and objective student performance gains that surpass state or local averages
• 3 years of teaching experience required driving strong results
• Strong preference for candidates with prior experience in a K-12 urban teaching, charter or independent school environment
• Oversee and continually evaluate and remain accountable for all school programs, finances, facilities, and operations through the management and oversight of all day-to-day activities of the school
• Experience with managing and tracking compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Ability to conceptualize, initiate, monitor, and evaluate new and/or current programs
• Manage the ambiguity and multiple priorities inherent in an entrepreneurial environment
• Ability to give constructive feedback to facilitate student growth and academic achievement
• Openness to receive feedback on issues that will facilitate growth and achievement of both students and faculty
• Strong work ethic coupled with an enthusiastic and passionate approach to one’s work
• Outstanding organizational skills and high attention to detail; outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Suite, and others
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop productive working relationships with diverse individuals/groups and across lines of difference
• Demonstrated commitment to the educational mission, vision, and goals of Freedom Prep

Responsibilities

• Train and support identified teachers on the implementation of FPA cultural systems
• Provide live coaching and feedback on cultural priorities to identified teachers
• Support consistent implementation of effective school-wide public systems
• Review return of weekly Dean’s List for family signatures and follow-up as needed
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with teachers, students, and families
• Develop and lead whole/small group PD sessions on identified school priorities
• Lead and/or support one or more academic departments as identified by the HOS
• Manage student intervention program for dramatic and measurable student outcomes
• Develop and oversee Saturday School Program for targeted student growth
• Develop and oversee Summer School Program for promotion eligibility
• Conduct weekly and end-of-quarter PowerSchool Gradebook audits
• Conduct quarterly report card review and ensure readiness for parent conferences
• Act as Test Coordinator for all State Testing Programs
• Act as Test Coordinator for FPA IAs in one department as identified by HOS
• Lead monthly incentives program aligned to Dean’s List
• Support Freedom Prep Lessons in their planning, communication, and execution
• Identify and facilitate access to summer enrichment opportunities Family Communication
• Inform, support, and co-lead annual family meetings for new and returning families
• Oversee Dean's List Program and manage communication with families

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level