Permanent Substitute Teacher (Licensed) - K-8

KIPP Memphis Public Schools; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

KIPP Memphis Public Schools in Memphis is seeking a Substitute Teacher to support multiple grades in our elementary and middle schools. The role reports to the Principal and requires providing classroom coverage, assisting with lesson plans, and maintaining classroom order to ensure student learning continues uninterrupted.

The successful candidate will hold a valid Tennessee teaching license, have a Bachelor's degree, and be able to commit to a long-term assignment starting immediately.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Must have an active Tennessee state teaching license.
• Ability to commit to a long-term assignment.
• Effective communication with teachers and parents regarding students' progress.
• Strong organizational skills to support daily lesson plans.
• Personal accountability and patience in daily classroom work.
• Ability to manage potentially challenging behavior from students.
• Experience fostering positive relationships with children and adults in a learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate and coordinate with the instructor to assist in daily lesson plans.
• Aid in preparing materials for projects, including art and science.
• Provide individual assistance to children in small groups to ensure 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 and assess each student's progress through assessments and identify students needing extra help.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Classroom management

Patience

Child development basics

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job 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.

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.

Job Description

Job Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Start Date: Immediate opening

Open Position Detail: MUST PROVIDE A VALID TN TEACHING LICENSE

• Elementary School
• Middle 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 potentially 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.