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School leaders who believe in you. Colleagues who support you. Students who inspire you. Become a part of the Freire Family today.

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Teachers

Freire Schools teachers are authentic, passionate, tenacious educators who believe in the power of student voice and that every student can achieve.

Leaders

Be an agent of change, elevate student voice, and advance Freire Schools’ mission in a leadership role in our schools or our Network Office.

Freire Alumni

Our graduates are our future. Join the growing family of Dragons who have returned to inspire new generations of Freire students as teachers, leaders, and support staff.

Get Certified

Great teachers are made, not born. Get your teaching certification while getting real-world, hands-on mentorship and experience through Freire’s Teaching Residency Program.

Support Staff

Learning at Freire isn’t confined to the classroom. Join the Freire Family as an Academic Advisor, paraprofessional, nurse, substitute teacher, or in other exciting roles.

Why Freire?

Focus on Justice

Freedom to Teach

Challenge & Support

Lead Beyond the Classroom

Positive Impact

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The value that leadership puts in teachers’ insight is something that I don’t hear going on in other schools. There’s trust from the leadership that teachers have a strong sense of what kids need.

Ms. Brigitte 6th grade Social Studies and Language Arts Teacher, Freire Middle School

The love and support between staff and families is so contagious. Everybody is so committed to being their best selves for our students and for our community.

Ms. Lauren5th grade Social Studies & Language Arts teacher, Freire Middle School

I get to be the social studies teacher that I want to be here.

Mr. Nathan 11th grade American History Teacher, Freire Wilmington

This is a place where you can be creative and innovative. You can create a role for yourself here.

Mr. ChadEnglish II Teacher, Mediation Program Co-Coordinator, Teacher Coach, and Theater Program Director, Freire High School

FAQs

How do I apply to work at Freire Schools?

All applications for open positions at Freire Schools should be submitted online via our Careers Portal. You can apply to an open position by visiting that position’s listing in the Careers Portal and submitting your application.

What kind of applicants is Freire Schools looking for?

Freire Schools staff:
believe in doing whatever it takes to ensure our students are successful in college and beyond.
believe that student achievement can be measured in tangible ways.
believe that self-reflection and growth is essential to improving their craft.
believe in actively building a positive, enthusiastic, and collaborative school community.
We are passionate, we are real, and we need you to push us even further!

What are the certification requirements for working at Freire Schools?

Freire Schools prioritizes hiring certified teachers, but occasionally hires uncertified teachers to fill critical need positions. However, all new uncertified teachers will be expected to earn their teaching certificate within a designated period of time as a condition for future employment.

If you’re not certified and you want to be, consider applying to our Teaching Residency Program in partnership with the Relay Graduate School of Education. As a Teaching Resident, you’ll gain hands-on experience and mentorship while completing a certification program in order to become a fully certified teacher. Click here to learn more about becoming a Teaching Resident.

What kind of benefits does Freire Schools offer?

Freire Schools offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that varies by campus. This includes, but is not limited to, medical, dental, and vision coverage and a supplemental health reimbursement arrangement plan. Click here to learn more.

Build the Future at Freire

Change students’ lives while developing your craft as a teacher. Freire Schools has a 20-year legacy of success in closing the opportunity gap— join the Freire Family and become part of our future.

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