About the job
Join Our Mission:
At Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Schools, we are dedicated to transforming the educational landscape for students from PreK-12 in Memphis, TN, and Birmingham, AL. Our commitment is to equip every student with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in college and beyond. Since our inception in 2009, we have expanded from 96 sixth graders to over 1950 students across multiple campuses. Our recent expansion to Birmingham in 2024 signifies our continuous growth and dedication to providing high-quality education.
Our students consistently outperform local and state averages in mathematics and English Language Arts, reflecting our focus on academic excellence. We believe that every child deserves access to a quality public education, that character development is crucial for student success, and that exposure to diverse opportunities enhances confidence and skills.
We maintain a structured, rigorous academic environment that emphasizes core subjects, advanced skills, and the core values of Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Excellence, and Community.
Position Overview:
This pivotal role involves supporting and overseeing various aspects of our school’s operations that directly affect instructional quality. The Dean of Academics with a STEM focus will monitor classroom instruction, manage assessment data, and drive curriculum development, as well as directly supervise all instructional staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the curriculum development and student assessment processes, both internal and external.
- Facilitate professional development for all educational staff.
- Supervise the daily instructional activities of teachers.
- Conduct regular teacher observations and provide constructive feedback.
- Collaborate with the Head of School on student achievement, curriculum initiatives, staff evaluations, and budgetary requirements.
- Ensure the rigor of internal assessments by designing assessments before the school year begins.