Principal in Residence
United States
School-based – School Leadership /
Full-time /
On-site
ABOUT US
Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Schools (www.freedomprep.org) is a K-12 charter school in Memphis, TN. Our mission is to prepare all students in grades K-12 to excel in college and in life. Freedom Preparatory Academy opened in August of 2009 with a class of 96 6th graders. We now serve over 2,100 students in grades PreK-12. Our students have exceeded local and state averages in math and local averages in English language arts on the state exam.
We have three core beliefs that drive our mission:
1. Every child deserves the right to a high quality public education
2. A foundation in character development is essential
3. Direct exposure to an array of opportunities and experiences provides each child with the self-confidence and social knowledge to compete globally.
We will accomplish our mission through a highly structured, academically rigorous environment where students will master the core subjects, develop advanced academic skills, and demonstrate the school’s core values of: Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Excellence, and Community.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Principal in Residence (PIR) is an integral part of the school leadership pathway with the primary goal of building and sustaining high-performing schools. Engaging in a one- or two-year residency program, the PIR develops adaptive, technical, and managerial skills to lead a Freedom Prep school as either a Successor or a Founder. As a Principal in Residence, you must be open to any location after your residency which include: Memphis, TN, Birmingham, AL, or Montgomery, AL.
RESIDENCY PROGRAM:
In the one-year (or two-year) program, PIRs are on an accelerated track to become Successors at their placement school or Founders in a community they will establish a school in. In the two-year program, PIRs are placed in schools with Mentor School Leaders, actively participating in daily school leadership activities to hone their skills.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Throughout the development program, the PIR's role mirrors that of an Assistant Principal, focusing on coaching and developing teachers, teacher leaders, and deans. The PIR contributes to the academic and cultural vision of the school, with the role evolving towards that of a School Leader towards the program's end.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
PIRs actively develop leadership competencies, including a student focus, direction setting, achievement orientation, equity-centered leadership, instructional leadership, and relationship building. They work towards achieving academic success and holistic growth while participating in the Freedom Prep PIR cohort.
RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM:
•Support the Principal in leading and overseeing the school’s instructional program.
•Analyze student achievement and teacher performance data.
•Ensure dramatic achievement gains and meet performance goals.
•Teach and reinforce behavior management systems.
•Manage a team of teachers and staff, providing professional development.
•Maintain communication with families and engage in home visits.
•Collaborate with the leadership team to reinforce a data-centered and achievement-oriented school culture.
QUALIFICATIONS:
•Candidates must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, at least 2 years of teaching experience.
•At least 1 year of elementary or middle school-level leadership experience.
•Valid Tennessee/Alabama teaching license and endorsement(s).
•Strong records of academic success, experience in underserved communities, and proficiency in Microsoft •Office applications are required.
•Ideal candidates possess mastery of academic subjects, a track record of achieving student success, optimism, excellent communication skills, and organizational skills.
$90,000 - $101,300 a year
The salary range shown is based on a scale of years of experience.
BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION: 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.
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
-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.
