2026-27 Licensed High School Classroom Teacher Pool - ELA

KIPP Memphis•Memphis, TN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

KIPP Memphis Public Schools is part of a national network of tuition-free, open-enrollment public schools serving students from educationally underserved communities. KIPP Memphis serves K–12 students in three North Memphis schools and supports alumni through its KIPP Forward Program. Its mission is to create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students to pursue college, career, and other paths and to lead fulfilling lives. The High School ELA teacher reports to the Principal and delivers effective, high-quality, rigorous instruction that develops student understanding. The teacher promotes a college-preparatory culture and performs additional duties as needed to support students and the school community. The position requires active Tennessee licensure and certification with an endorsement matching the subject area and grade band, a bachelor’s degree, and a commitment to working with educationally underserved students and contributing to the school’s design and development. Salary is competitive and depends on prior experience, degree attainment, and credentials; a competitive benefits package is offered.

Requirements

Active Tennessee state licensure and certification, with an endorsement matching the subject area and grade band.
Commitment to working with educationally underserved students.
Commitment to the design and development of the school.
Bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of teaching experience.
Master’s degree in education or the teaching content area.
Experience or strength in the content area / Highly Qualified status.
Experience teaching in an urban school and/or charter network.

Responsibilities

Plan a program of study and unit, weekly, and daily lessons aligned with the school’s curriculum and responsive to students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and developmentally appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
Use varied instructional techniques and media consistent with best practices, content knowledge, and the needs and capabilities of students.
Implement the region’s educational philosophy, the KIPP Memphis curriculum, and instructional goals and objectives through instruction and actions.
Use diagnostic assessment tools regularly to identify each student’s learning strengths and needs and support intervention or acceleration toward academic and leadership standards.
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to ensure student safety in the classroom and school.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
Assist the administrative team in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when reasonably required or requested.
Maintain professional relationships with colleagues.
Actively participate in professional development opportunities.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.