2026-27 Middle School English Teacher (8th grade)
About The Position
Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Schools is seeking a middle school English teacher for the 2026-27 school year, specifically for 8th grade. Freedom Prep is a network of PreK-12 public charter schools serving students in Memphis, TN, and Birmingham, AL, with a mission to prepare students for college and life. The school network emphasizes academic rigor, character development, and exposure to diverse opportunities. Teachers are expected to help students master concepts through consistent assessments and collaborate with colleagues for curriculum alignment. The school cultivates a structured environment that fosters excellence and promotes core values of Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Excellence, and Community.
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
- 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.
- Abides by all state and federal mandates in reporting sexual or physical abuse and neglect.
- Other duties as assigned aligned with the scope of the position according to the Hiring Manager/Supervisor.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
