Instructional Aide

Instructional Aide

Freedom Preparatory Academy seeks Instructional Aides to support our growing network of charter schools.

Responsibilities:

Freedom Preparatory Academy welcomes candidates who are relentless in their aim to see student growth and who want to hone their skills as effective teachers in the classroom. We are also seeking applicants who have a demonstrated commitment to the educational mission, vision, and goals of Freedom Prep Academy. Below are some of the tasks required of Instructional Aides:

• 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
• 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
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, administrative, and district regulations
• 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

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree required

Certification:

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 preferred

Experience:

Two years of urban teaching experience is preferred

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

$41,000 - $57,800 a year Based on years of experience as an Instructional Aide

Our commitment: Freedom Preparatory Academy is actively seeking to build an experienced team of educators. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We are an equal opportunity employer.