Teacher Fellow SY 2026-2027

2 days ago

Jackson, Mississippi, United States Ambition Prep Full time

Background of the Organization

Ambition Preparatory Charter School is deeply committed to ensuring that every student in grades K-8 receives the high-quality education they deserve. Our mission is to provide students with the academic skills and self-discipline needed for college and life success through high-quality instruction, intensive academic supports, and hard work. We are a new college preparatory elementary and middle school serving the students of Jackson, MS.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Provide a strong foundation of learn and achievement for all students
  • Assist the classroom teacher in planning, designing, and delivering lessons
  • Provide small group instruction
  • Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
  • Utilize diagnostic assessment tools to identify learning strengths and needs of every student, on a regular basis, for the purpose of intervention and/or acceleration toward academic and leadership standards
  • Take necessary and reasonable precautions to assure safety in the classroom and the school for all students
  • Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct
  • Maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
  • Provide time in the evening, by phone, for questions and concerns that students and/or parents may have regarding education-related issues that could not be handled during the school day
  • Maintain and improve professional competence
  • Participate in all professional development opportunities
  • Actively participate in team meetings and serve on staff committees
  • Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues
  • Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members
  • Participate in community outreach opportunities
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

To be a part of the Ambition Prep team, it is required that all candidates possess an unwavering commitment to Ambition Prep's mission, students, families and community through the implementation of policies and procedures. You must share the belief that every student can learn at an advanced level regardless of race, culture, or socioeconomic status. It is required that you have the ability to efficiently adapt in an ambiguous, fast-paced, start-up environment. Candidates must be team oriented and can display a professional level of a growth mindset, maturity, flexibility, promptness, commitment, and organization. Each candidate must also be receptive to constructive feedback with the ability to remodel positive behavior precisely and effectively keeping the common goal of every student in mind.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Strong computer skills, including Google Suite
  • Experience working with under-resourced communities, families, and/or students
  • Demonstrated success in building relationships and trust with leaders, teachers, parents, and community
  • Experience in managing and influencing teams and individuals to meet specific and strategic outcomes
  • Proven written & verbal communication skills with all levels of management, internal & external to the district
  • A successful background check in compliance with state law required

Compensation

Ambition Preparatory Charter School offers competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Ambition Preparatory Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy or veteran status.

Disclaimer: This job description describes the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals hired into this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. Ambition Prep reserves the right to change any or all content of this job description based on business needs.

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