Teacher Fellow 2026-27

Ambition Preparatory Charter School•Jackson, MS

10h

About The Position

Driven by our mission to ensure every child succeeds, the founding teaching fellows will be responsible for ensuring all students are provided with the academic and character skills to firmly position them on the path to college. Teaching fellows work alongside classroom teachers and develop skills in preparation to take lead classroom positions. Joining our team as a founder provides a unique opportunity to help build the culture and legacy of Ambition Prep as it becomes an enduring and premier education option for generations of students to come.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, required
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Experience working with under-resourced communities, families, and/or students
Proven written and verbal communication skills with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district
A successful background check in compliance with state law, required

Nice To Haves

Unwavering commitment to Ambition Prep’s mission, students, families, and community is non- negotiable
The belief that all students can learn at a high level, regardless of race, culture, or socioeconomic status
Ability to multi-task and work with an ambiguous, fast-moving, start-up environment
Team player: demonstrates maturity, growth mindset, strong work ethic, follow through and flexibility
Ability to take constructive feedback and quickly incorporate feedback

Responsibilities

Provide a strong foundation of learn and achievement for all students
Assist the classroom teacher in planning, designing, and delivering lessons
Provide small group instruction
Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
Utilize diagnostic assessment tools to identify learning strengths and needs of every student, on a regular basis, for the purpose of intervention and/or acceleration toward academic and leadership standards
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to assure safety in the classroom and the school for all students
Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct
Maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
Provide time in the evening, by phone, for questions and concerns that students and/or parents may have regarding education-related issues that could not be handled during the school day
Maintain and improve professional competence
Participate in all professional development opportunities
Actively participate in team meetings and serve on staff committees
Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues
Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members
Participate in community outreach opportunities
Perform other job-related duties as assigned