2026-27 High School History Teacher (African-American Studies)

Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Schools • Memphis, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Schools 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. 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. 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. This position is for a high school teacher specializing in African American History. Teachers are expected to introduce and help students develop mastery of concepts through consistent assessments, present content in various ways, and ensure cross-curricular alignment. Teachers are responsible for their subject area and respective standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required
• 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree strongly preferred
• Two to four years of urban teaching and educational leadership experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Embody and model the network’s core values of respect, responsibility, integrity, community, and excellence for students, families, and colleagues.
• Uphold the school culture of high academic and behavioral expectations through continuous reflection, flexibility, and growth.
• Foster students’ positive view of self and support children’s learning through social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development.
• Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Create and maintain positive classroom culture and community.
• Reinforce school-wide rules and expectations in the classroom, including lesson planning, curriculum development, assignment creation, and other curricular materials.
• Use detailed data analysis of student performance to inform best practices.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, administrative and district regulations.
• Work an extended school day to allow for collaboration, professional development, and ample communication with parents and other staff members.
• 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.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by the Head of School, Assistant Head of School, or other School Based Administrative employees.

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