2025-26 Assistant Head of School-High School
Apply NowCompany: Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Schools
Location: Memphis, TN 38109
Description:
About Us:
Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Schools (www.freedomprep.org) is a network of PreK-12 free public charter schools serving students in Memphis, TN, and Birmingham, AL. Our mission is to prepare all students in grades PreK-12 to excel in college and in life. Since our founding in 2009, we have grown from a class of 96 sixth grade students to now serving over 1950 students across multiple campuses. In 2024, we expanded into Birmingham, AL, starting with grades K-1, with plans to grow to a K-5 campus.
At Freedom Prep, we are committed to transforming education for students of color across the South, ensuring they have access to high-quality educational opportunities that empower them to thrive. Over the past 15 years, our students have consistently exceeded both local and state averages in math and have surpassed local benchmarks in English Language Arts on state assessments. Our mission is guided by three core beliefs: every child deserves the right to a high-quality public education, character development is essential to student success, and exposure to diverse opportunities builds the confidence and skills needed to excel in college and in life.
At Freedom Prep, we cultivate a structured, academically rigorous environment that fosters excellence in core subjects, promotes advanced academic skills, and encourages students to embody the core values of Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Excellence, and Community.
POSITION OVERVIEW
With the Head of School, the Assistant Head of School will be responsible for the establishment and maintenance of our achievement-oriented, values-rich, and mission-driven school culture. They will drive a rigorous, data-driven, and supportive college preparatory academic program, enriching extracurricular programs that expand access to our community and world, and provide proactive and mission-driven communication and relationship-building with families.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Academics
Develop and lead whole/small group PD sessions on identified school priorities
Lead and/or support one or more academic departments as identified by the HOS
Support HOS in creating the vision for academics and instruction
Manage student intervention program for dramatic and measurable student outcomes
Develop and oversee Saturday School Program for targeted student growth
Develop and oversee Summer School Program for promotion eligibility
Conduct weekly and end-of-quarter PowerSchool Gradebook audits
Conduct quarterly report card review and ensure readiness for parent conferences
Act as Test Coordinator for all State Testing Programs
Act as Test Coordinator for FPA IAs in one department as identified by HOS
Culture
Train and support identified teachers on the implementation of FPA cultural systems
Provide live coaching and feedback on cultural priorities to identified teachers
Support consistent implementation of effective school-wide public systems
Review return of weekly Dean's List for family signatures and follow-up as needed
Develop and maintain strong relationships with teachers, students, and families
Extracurriculars
Lead monthly incentives program aligned to Dean's List
Support Freedom Prep Lessons in their planning, communication, and execution
Identify and facilitate access to summer enrichment opportunities Family Communication
Inform, support, and co-lead annual family meetings for new and returning families
Oversee Dean's List Program and manage communication with families
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree strongly preferred
3-5 years+ of school leadership experience (coaching and leading Teachers) ideally in an Elementary setting with demonstrated, quantifiable and objective student performance gains that surpass state or local averages
3 years of teaching experience required driving strong results
Strong preference for candidates with prior experience in a K-12 urban teaching, charter or independent school environment
Oversee and continually evaluate and remain accountable for all school programs, finances, facilities, and operations through the management and oversight of all day-to-day activities of the school
Experience with managing and tracking compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
Ability to conceptualize, initiate, monitor, and evaluate new and/or current programs
Manage the ambiguity and multiple priorities inherent in an entrepreneurial environment
Ability to give constructive feedback to facilitate student growth and academic achievement
Openness to receive feedback on issues that will facilitate growth and achievement of both students and faculty
Strong work ethic coupled with an enthusiastic and passionate approach to one's work
Outstanding organizational skills and high attention to detail; outstanding written and oral communication skills
Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Suite, and others
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop productive working relationships with diverse individuals/groups and across lines of difference
Demonstrated commitment to the educational mission, vision, and goals of Freedom Prep
$90,000 - $120,000 a year
We are excited that you are inspired or called to learn more about our mission, values, and potential opportunities. We'd encourage you to explore a few additional resources about us, the recent investment for what's possible, and why you should consider our community as a place for you to become a part of. We are one of the few networks that centers the whole person and their needs to thrive and support themselves and their families in the South.
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. Please click HEREto be redirected.
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
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: Freedom Preparatory Academy is actively seeking to build a diverse and 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.
Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Schools (www.freedomprep.org) is a network of PreK-12 free public charter schools serving students in Memphis, TN, and Birmingham, AL. Our mission is to prepare all students in grades PreK-12 to excel in college and in life. Since our founding in 2009, we have grown from a class of 96 sixth grade students to now serving over 1950 students across multiple campuses. In 2024, we expanded into Birmingham, AL, starting with grades K-1, with plans to grow to a K-5 campus.
At Freedom Prep, we are committed to transforming education for students of color across the South, ensuring they have access to high-quality educational opportunities that empower them to thrive. Over the past 15 years, our students have consistently exceeded both local and state averages in math and have surpassed local benchmarks in English Language Arts on state assessments. Our mission is guided by three core beliefs: every child deserves the right to a high-quality public education, character development is essential to student success, and exposure to diverse opportunities builds the confidence and skills needed to excel in college and in life.
At Freedom Prep, we cultivate a structured, academically rigorous environment that fosters excellence in core subjects, promotes advanced academic skills, and encourages students to embody the core values of Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Excellence, and Community.
POSITION OVERVIEW
With the Head of School, the Assistant Head of School will be responsible for the establishment and maintenance of our achievement-oriented, values-rich, and mission-driven school culture. They will drive a rigorous, data-driven, and supportive college preparatory academic program, enriching extracurricular programs that expand access to our community and world, and provide proactive and mission-driven communication and relationship-building with families.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Academics
Develop and lead whole/small group PD sessions on identified school priorities
Lead and/or support one or more academic departments as identified by the HOS
Support HOS in creating the vision for academics and instruction
Manage student intervention program for dramatic and measurable student outcomes
Develop and oversee Saturday School Program for targeted student growth
Develop and oversee Summer School Program for promotion eligibility
Conduct weekly and end-of-quarter PowerSchool Gradebook audits
Conduct quarterly report card review and ensure readiness for parent conferences
Act as Test Coordinator for all State Testing Programs
Act as Test Coordinator for FPA IAs in one department as identified by HOS
Culture
Train and support identified teachers on the implementation of FPA cultural systems
Provide live coaching and feedback on cultural priorities to identified teachers
Support consistent implementation of effective school-wide public systems
Review return of weekly Dean's List for family signatures and follow-up as needed
Develop and maintain strong relationships with teachers, students, and families
Extracurriculars
Lead monthly incentives program aligned to Dean's List
Support Freedom Prep Lessons in their planning, communication, and execution
Identify and facilitate access to summer enrichment opportunities Family Communication
Inform, support, and co-lead annual family meetings for new and returning families
Oversee Dean's List Program and manage communication with families
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree strongly preferred
3-5 years+ of school leadership experience (coaching and leading Teachers) ideally in an Elementary setting with demonstrated, quantifiable and objective student performance gains that surpass state or local averages
3 years of teaching experience required driving strong results
Strong preference for candidates with prior experience in a K-12 urban teaching, charter or independent school environment
Oversee and continually evaluate and remain accountable for all school programs, finances, facilities, and operations through the management and oversight of all day-to-day activities of the school
Experience with managing and tracking compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
Ability to conceptualize, initiate, monitor, and evaluate new and/or current programs
Manage the ambiguity and multiple priorities inherent in an entrepreneurial environment
Ability to give constructive feedback to facilitate student growth and academic achievement
Openness to receive feedback on issues that will facilitate growth and achievement of both students and faculty
Strong work ethic coupled with an enthusiastic and passionate approach to one's work
Outstanding organizational skills and high attention to detail; outstanding written and oral communication skills
Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Suite, and others
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop productive working relationships with diverse individuals/groups and across lines of difference
Demonstrated commitment to the educational mission, vision, and goals of Freedom Prep
$90,000 - $120,000 a year
We are excited that you are inspired or called to learn more about our mission, values, and potential opportunities. We'd encourage you to explore a few additional resources about us, the recent investment for what's possible, and why you should consider our community as a place for you to become a part of. We are one of the few networks that centers the whole person and their needs to thrive and support themselves and their families in the South.
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. Please click HEREto be redirected.
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
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: Freedom Preparatory Academy is actively seeking to build a diverse and 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.