5th and 6th Grade ELA/Science Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

At Freedom Academy, we believe great teachers do more than teach content — they help students think, grow, communicate, question, and develop confidence during some of the most formative years of their lives.

We believe middle elementary students need classrooms that are both structured and engaging. Places where curiosity is encouraged, strong relationships matter, academic standards stay high, and students are challenged to grow both intellectually and personally.

We are building a school culture rooted in Integrity, Honor, and Leadership — where students are challenged academically, developed relationally, and surrounded by adults who genuinely love what they do.

We are currently seeking a passionate, relational, and academically strong 5th & 6th Grade ELA + Science Teacher who loves teaching, values strong classroom culture, and is excited to help students develop critical thinking, communication skills, scientific curiosity, and confidence.

This role is far more than delivering lessons or assigning grades. Our teachers help students strengthen their reading, writing, communication, reasoning, and problem-solving abilities while creating classrooms where students feel safe, known, challenged, and encouraged.

If you love creating engaging learning experiences, building strong student relationships, teaching with energy and purpose, and being part of a mission-driven school community — we would love to meet you.

What Makes Freedom Different

Freedom Academy is a K–8 charter school committed to:

• Defending childhood
• Reclaiming academic excellence
• Restoring parental trust in education

We believe students thrive in environments that are both structured and relational. Our goal is to create a campus that feels joyful, safe, encouraging, and deeply human — not cold, chaotic, or institutional.

Our classrooms prioritize strong academics, healthy childhood development, character formation, and meaningful partnership with families.

Our team genuinely cares about one another. We laugh together, problem-solve together, support one another through challenges, and work hard to create a school environment where both students and staff can flourish.

Our Commitment to Families

At Freedom Academy, we believe strong schools are built through strong partnerships with parents.

We are committed to creating a learning environment that prioritizes academic excellence, student safety, character development, healthy childhood experiences, and transparent communication with families.

Applicants are encouraged to review our Freedom Academy Pledge to Parents to better understand our school culture, values, and educational philosophy:

Freedom Academy Pledge to Parents

We believe clarity builds trust, and we are committed to ensuring strong alignment between our team, our mission, and the families we serve.

• Create a safe, engaging, student-centered classroom environment
• Deliver strong instruction in English Language Arts and Science
• Foster critical thinking, reading comprehension, writing development, and scientific curiosity
• Build positive relationships with students and families
• Maintain strong classroom structure, routines, and behavioral expectations
• Support both academic growth and character development
• Collaborate with leadership and fellow teachers to support student success
• Help students feel challenged, encouraged, supported, and known
• Contribute positively to campus culture, team morale, and organizational trust

We're Looking for Someone Who:

• Loves teaching and enjoys working with upper elementary and middle-grade students
• Creates engaging, organized, and academically strong classroom experiences
• Brings energy, warmth, and professionalism into the classroom
• Values both relationship-building and classroom leadership
• Communicates clearly and professionally with students, families, and staff
• Encourages curiosity, discussion, creativity, and critical thinking
• Is dependable, adaptable, organized, and solution-oriented
• Works well collaboratively with a team
• Is teachable, open to feedback, and growth-minded
• Believes school should feel relational, encouraging, structured, and uplifting

Our Core Values

We do the right thing with honesty, professionalism, accountability, and sound judgment.

We treat students, families, staff, and community members with dignity, kindness, and respect.

We take ownership, communicate clearly, solve problems, and contribute positively regardless of title.