The primary roles involve adapting and executing a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum, assessing student progress, and using data to inform daily instructional decisions for character and academics. Additionally, the role requires creating a positive learning environment, fostering strong family engagement through communication and home visits, and actively participating in professional growth opportunities.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and meet highly qualified standards, ideally holding Alabama teacher certification or significant content experience, with at least two years of teaching experience preferred. Essential qualifications include expertise in elementary teaching, a growth mindset, strong collaboration skills, and the ability to utilize data to personalize learning experiences.
DATE: Immediate Our Belief in the Importance of Teachers At Legacy Prep, you will have the support to grow, the freedom to innovate, and you will never stop learning. You will be part of a community of game-changing educators who are creating new generational legacies for historically underserved youth in Birmingham, Alabama. We believe teachers are the soul of a school. We believe they should be treated as the professionals that they are. Teachers have the hardest and most rewarding jobs in the world and we believe in the power teachers hold to give students the opportunities to shine.
Primary
Roles and
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Curriculum and Instruction
Adapt and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum and assess students’ progress
Develop academically rigorous lessons, adapt unit plans, rubrics, and assessments
Use data to inform instructional decisions
Provide students with daily feedback on mastery performance in character and academics and plan for individual learning needs
Demonstrate strong pedagogy
In conjunction with Special Education Teachers, works to ensure that all IEPS and student needs are met both within and outside of theoom Commitment to School andoom Culture
Work collaboratively with your school team
Create an environment that is conducive to learning and is developmentally appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
Help develop a school-wide culture that best fits the needs of our students, teachers, and families
Attend and participate in all staff meetings and communicate openly with staff
Develop positive rapport with students
Create and foster a positive and calm learning environment
Model and uphold the school’s values, student management policies, and culture Family Engagement and Empowerment
Establish and maintain strong communication lines with all parents and share progress about both character and academics
Benefits
401k
Be available for open houses, parent-teacher conferences, and other events involving families and the community
Make him/herself available to students, parents, and other staff members
Conduct home visits to build strong relationships with students and parents Data, Feedback, and Constant Learning
Pursue challenging professional goals each year
Offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues in order to create a professional working atmosphere that is conducive to change and growth
Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including both over the summer and weekly during the academic year (held during school hours)
Seek to constantly develop and improve teaching practices through ongoing feedback conversations with School Leaders and other school faculty within Legacy Prep
Participate in coaching and professional growth opportunities to improve your instructional practice and support others to improve their craft
Additional
Requirements:
Participate in daily duties (i.e. breakfast, lunch, dismissal) to support school operations
Assist with both student and staff recruitment
Maintain accurate records, grade book, and data tracking systems Commit to professional learning, development, and growth
Actively engage in instructional coaching and professional development aimed at improving your practice
Employment
Qualifications: Education
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution Experience
Must be considered highly qualified (Alabama teacher certification in the appropriate content area and/or significant work experience in content area)
At least two years of teaching experience (preferred)
Experience working in an educationally and/or economically disadvantaged community (highly preferred) Skillset
Experience teaching via an innovative instructional model such as project-based learning (preferred)
Execute our core instructional model, leading high-quality literacy, problem-solving, and social-emotional lessons from the Legacy Prep curriculum
Gap-closing teaching experience with a proven record of student growth (preferred)
Expertise and a passion for teaching at an elementary level and possess a strong desire to grow as a teacher
Utilize data to inform instruction, intervention, and acceleration (personalize the learning experience for all kids) Mindset
Value the importance of working in a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment
Exhibit a growth mindset as an educator and lifelong learner
Effectively collaborate with others
A collaborative attitude toward teaching and learning
Capability to effectively build, develop and maintain strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders (e.g., students, teachers, administration, clinical team, families, outside agencies)
Ability to self-direct and prioritize among competing goals, exhibit flexibility, and drive results in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
The ability to be flexible in a new school environment
Adept at thinking strategically/analytically, translating plans into action, and exhibiting excellent judgment
Excellent written and oral communication skills, and presentation skills with keen attention to detail; ability to invest stakeholders in student goals
A solution-oriented mindset and ability to bring a new lens to challenging problems
Be present and willing to do whatever it takes to ensure that all students are on track with lives of choice and opportunity **Note: Legacy Prep is not a part of the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) through the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA). Legacy Prep offers a 401(k) with a 6% match by Legacy Prep.**
Market context
Alabama classroom teacher market context
In Alabama, classroom teacher roles are typically shaped by steady demand in schools and child-focused programs that need educators who can manage groups, plan lessons, and keep students engaged. These roles are competitive because employers often look for candidates who already have classroom leadership experience, meet state and center education requirements, and can handle active, hands-on work with children. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare openings, then confirm your credentials and prepare examples of lesson planning and classroom management before applying.
