Permanent Substitute Teacher (Unlicensed) - High School

KIPP Memphis Public Schools; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

KIPP Memphis Public Schools is seeking a Substitute Teacher to support high school classrooms on a full-time, non-exempt basis. Start date is immediate, with contract coverage from October 2026 to May 2027.

The role focuses on assisting teachers, preparing materials, and ensuring student engagement and safety across activities. The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree or 48 college hours with two years of teaching experience, plus Tennessee licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree OR 48 college hours with 2 years of teaching experience.
• Active Tennessee state licensure and certification.
• Ability to commit to a long-term assignment.
• Understanding of childhood development and supporting diverse ages.
• Ability to communicate with teachers and parents about progress.
• Strong organization to prep materials for daily lesson plans.
• Personal accountability and patience in daily classroom work.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in busy times.
• Basic writing, math and science skills to assist instruction.
• Ability to manage challenging behavior professionally.

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate and coordinate with the instructor to assist daily lesson plans.
• Aid in preparing materials for projects, including art and science.
• Provide individual assistance to children in small groups to ensure concept understanding.
• Adhere to school rules and policies.
• Ensure student safety in the classroom, on field trips, and on campus.
• Assist teachers in reviewing, grading and recording homework and tests.
• Monitor and assess student progress and identify those needing extra guidance.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Patience

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or 48 college hours with 2 years of teaching experience

Active Tennessee licensure/certification

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.

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

• High School

Reporting to the Principal, Substitute Teachers are responsible for performing 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 in order 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:

• 1) Bachelor's Degree OR 2) 48 college hours with 2 years of teaching experience
• Active Tennessee state licensure and certification
• 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 student's 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 instances that are exceptionally busy
• 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: $25/hour

Length of contract: October 2026 - May 2027

KIPP Memphis is committed to 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.