2026-27 Middle School ESL Teacher ($3,000 High-Need Stipend)

Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Schools • Memphis, TN

3d • $50,000 - $76,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Schools is seeking a talented ESL Teacher for its growing network of charter schools. The teacher will be responsible for introducing and helping students master concepts through consistent assessments, conveying a thorough understanding of content in various ways, and collaborating with other teachers for cross-curricular alignment. The role emphasizes student growth and the development of effective teaching skills within a structured, academically rigorous environment that fosters excellence and promotes advanced academic skills, all while embodying the 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
• 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
• Ability to work with a variety of learning abilities, including those with low skill levels in a heterogeneously grouped classroom setting

Responsibilities

• Embodies and models the network’s core values of respect, responsibility, integrity, community, and excellence for our 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
• Abide 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

• High-Need Stipend ($3,000)
• 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