
JOIN OUR KIPP MEMPHIS TEAM!
KIPP Memphis Public Schools is always looking for outstanding and committed individuals to join our Team & Family. Help us prove that demographics do not define destiny. Click the button below for current openings or contact careers@kippmemphis.org.
Every member of the KIPP Memphis Public Schools community plays a critical role in its success. Visionary school leaders build and maintain healthy, successful institutions through entrepreneurial drive and academic leadership. Teachers spark students’ interest in learning and direct their focus toward the future. Mission-driven staff provides support to schools, and board members offer guidance while serving as our ambassadors in the Greater Memphis community.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
We Expect Prospective KIPP Teachers to:
Believe that ALL students, regardless of previous academic or socioeconomic background, will achieve at the highest levels
Possess strong content-area knowledge and classroom management skills
Teach in our extended school day and school year schedules
Contribute to a relentless and dedicated team of outstanding professionals
Communicate well with students, families, and colleagues
Qualified Candidates have:
A bachelor’s degree (required)
Active state teaching certification (required)
Passed a criminal background check (required)
At least two years of teaching experience (preferred)
Experience working in urban schools (highly preferred)
A belief and commitment in the mission and values of KIPP Memphis
Our adult culture reflects the values we instill in our students:
If there is a problem, we look for a solution.
If there is a better way, we find it.
If a teammate needs help, we give.
If we need help, we ask.
A Culture of Growth & Leadership
At KIPP Memphis, we believe in growing our people as intentionally as we grow our students—because a strong, supportive culture starts with empowered educators.
Professional Development at KIPP Memphis
At KIPP Memphis, we believe continuous learning is essential—for our students and our staff. From your first day forward, you’ll be supported with opportunities to grow, lead, and make a lasting impact.
Teammates United by One Goal
As part of a national KIPP network with 224 schools and over two decades of experience, we collaborate, learn from one another, and stay focused on helping students succeed through college and beyond.
Unparalleled Professional Development
Growth is part of the job. Through ongoing coaching, team-wide training, and national leadership programs like KIPP School Leadership Programs (KSLP), we invest in your success at every stage.
Work That Makes a Difference
You’ll work alongside passionate educators, partner with families, and support students who often return as colleagues. At KIPP Memphis, your work changes lives—including your own.
Leadership Opportunities at KIPP
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Teacher Leader
Dedication to KIPP teachers to develop the leadership skills and competencies needed to be successful in new roles such as grade level chair, department chair, and PLC Coaches.
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Leadership Team
We are driven by the leaders of tomorrow and work tirelessly to help those new to their roles to develop the school-wide leadership and management skills needed to be effective members of the school leadership team.
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Successor Prep
Our commitment to cultivating exceptional leaders who are equipped to seamlessly transition into leading an existing KIPP school, ensuring continuity, excellence, and a shared vision for success.
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Regional Leader Development
Opportunities for KIPP regional leaders new to their roles to strengthen their leadership skills and competencies, empowering them to excel and drive impact within their schools and communities.
All KIPP applicants can expect the following process: