Elementary ESL Teacher

Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Schools

Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Schools ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) comprise a high-performing PreK-12 charter school network in Memphis, TN. Our mission is to prepare all students in grades K-12 to excel in college and in life. We accomplish our mission through providing a highly structured, academically rigorous environment where students master core subjects, develop advanced academic skills, and demonstrate the school’s core values of:
Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Excellence, and Community.

Freedom Preparatory Academy was established in August of 2009 with a class of nearly 100 6th graders. We now serve nearly 1,800 students in grades PreK-12. In 2019, as we celebrate our 10th year of providing a quality education for students in low-income/underserved communities, we are proud to see our students exceed local and state averages in Math and local averages in English language arts.

We have received numerous awards year after year for being one of the top schools for growth in the city and state of TN. In 2018, 100% of our 2nd graduating class were accepted to four-year colleges and universities!

We have three core beliefs that drive our mission:
Every child deserves the right to a high-quality public education, a foundation in character development is essential, and direct exposure to an array of opportunities and experiences provides each child with the self-confidence and social knowledge to compete globally.

Elementary School ESL Teacher (ALL Grades)

Head of Elementary School

Freedom Preparatory Academy seeks an Elementary School ESL teacher for our K-5th grade students. The ESL teacher will guide English Language Learners toward gaining knowledge and skills in order to become productive citizens by increasing English proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Teachers will work closely with other teachers to ensure cross curricula and thematic alignment of curriculum.

Freedom Preparatory Academy welcomes teachers who are relentless in their aim to see student growth and who want to hone their skills as effective teachers in the classroom. Below are some of the tasks required of teachers:

• Embody the characteristics that the school wishes the students to uphold, especially respect, responsibility, integrity, excellence, and community
• Attend IEP, Section 504, or other related meetings necessary for student assessment and/or compliance with federal and/or state law.
• Screens Home Language Surveys for potential student need for ESL services.
• Conducts assessment of eligibility in the ESL program.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity, interest, and abilities of students, and provides both social and emotional support for English Language Learners.
• Develops emergent curriculum that encourages children to explore, discover and construct knowledge through thinking, questioning and experimenting.
• Creates a smooth and relaxed transition between activities.
• Plans experiences for children that reflect constructivist and emergent principles of teaching and learning in literacy, math, and the arts.
• Document all syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, and other curricular materials.
• Reinforce school-wide rules and expectations in the classroom and lesson planning.
• Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Maintain the school culture of high academic and behavioral expectations through continuous reflection.
• Use detailed data analysis of student performance to inform best practices.
• Supports children’s learning through play and discovery.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by the Head of School or Assistant Head of School.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Master’s Degree preferred.

• Tennessee Professional Educator License required.
• Eligibility for Tennessee Professional Educator License required.
• Considered highly-qualified based on NCLB guidelines.

• Two to four years of urban teaching and…