Permanent Substitute Teacher (Licensed) - High School

KIPP MEMPHIS COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School is seeking a full-time substitute teacher for high school, reporting to the Principal. The role supports teachers and students, handling classroom management and instructional tasks.

To qualify, applicants must hold a valid TN teaching license and a Bachelor's degree, with the ability to commit to the October 2026–May 2027 contract. Compensation is $30 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Active Tennessee teaching license required.
• Ability to commit to a long-term assignment.
• Strong communication with teachers and parents regarding students' progress and behavior.
• Strong organizational skills to prepare daily lesson materials.
• Ability to manage challenging behavior professionally.
• Experience with children in similar demographics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and coordinate with the instructor to assist in daily lesson plans.
• Aid in preparing materials to be used for projects, including art and science.
• Provide individual assistance to children in small groups to ensure understanding of concepts.
• Adhere to the school's rules and policies.
• Ensure the safety of the students within the classroom, on field trips, and throughout the campus.
• Assist teachers in reviewing, grading, and recording homework and tests.
• Maintain, observe, and assess each student's progress through assessments, and identify students needing more one-on-one guidance.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Patience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Active TN Teaching License

Job description

Location: KMCH- KIPP Memphis Collegiate High

Description

Company Overview KIPP Memphis Public Schools is part of KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program), a national network of tuition-free, open-enrollment, public schools that are successful in helping students from educationally underserved communities develop the knowledge, skills, character, and habits needed to succeed in college and the competitive world beyond. There are currently 275 KIPP schools across the nation serving nearly 120,000 students. Founded in 2002, KIPP Memphis serves over 1,200 K-12 students in our three North Memphis schools and almost 900 alumni on their journeys to-and-through college with our KIPP Forward Program. As a leader in providing high quality education for students who need us most, the KIPP Memphis team and family serves as a model of excellence and collaborates with other community organizations to raise the overall quality of education in Memphis. The mission of KIPP Memphis is to create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose - college, career, and beyond - so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

Job Description:

Job Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt Start Date: Immediate opening Open Position Detail: MUST PROVIDE A VALID TN TEACHING LICENSE High School Reporting to the Principal, Substitute Teachers perform many organizational and classroom management tasks to support both KIPP Memphis teachers and students. Substitute Teachers will perform additional duties, as necessary, to ensure that all students learn.

Key Responsibilities:

• Effectively communicate and coordinate with the instructor to assist in daily lesson plans
• Aid in preparing materials to be used for projects, including art and science
• Provide individual assistance to children in small groups to ensure an understanding of concepts
• Strictly adhere to the school's rules and policies
• Ensure the safety of the students within the classroom, on field trips, and throughout the campus
• Assist teachers in reviewing, grading, and recording homework and tests
• Maintain, observe, and assess each student's progress through assessments, and be aware of students who need more one-on-one guidance

Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Must have an active Tennessee state teaching license
• Ability to commit to a long-term assignment
• Basic understanding of childhood development and steps to support children of various ages
• Ability to effectively communicate with teachers and parents regarding students' progress and behavior
• Strong organizational skills are essential to aid in preparing materials for several daily lesson plans
• Personal accountability and patience are essential when working with children daily in a classroom environment
• Ability to prioritize activities quickly and support the teacher in exceptionally busy instances
• Basic writing, math, and science skills are necessary to assist in teaching students and answering their questions
• Ability to manage potential challenging behavior from students and maintain a professional and patient demeanor
• Experience fostering positive relationships with children and adults in a learning environment
• Preferred: Experience working with children in a similar demographic area

Additional Information: ADA Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and actively monitoring student behavior while teaching
• Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times
• Must be able to traverse the classroom and adjust height by bending or leaning to teach each child
• Must be able to facilitate classroom transitions by walking through hallways and up and down stairs with students

Compensation: $30/hour

Length of contract: October 2026 - May 2027

KIPP Memphis is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to the school.

KIPP Memphis does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

All application information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.