Instructional Aide

Instructional Aides

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

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.

***NOTE: You MUST possess a bachelor's degree to be considered for this position.***

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 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

***NOTE: You MUST possess a bachelor's degree to be considered for this position.***

$41,000 - $50,000 a year

Benefits and compensation: At Freedom Prep, we prioritize transparency in everything we do. We believe that open communication fosters trust and collaboration. As part of this commitment, we make our salary scales available online for you to view, ensuring clarity and fairness in our compensation practices. You can view our compensation scales on our website.

Check out some of the unique and rare benefits here, including but not limited to:

• 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

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.