WHAT WE LOOK FOR
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.
As a prospective KIPP teacher, you are expected 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.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AT KIPP
Continuous learning is one of KIPP’s core values and we believe there is always room to learn and get better at every level of your career. Since 2000, KIPP has been developing leaders through the KIPP School Leadership Programs (KSLP). As our schools and regions have grown over the past 15 years, so have our leadership development programs. All future North Memphis educators can expect the following when teaching at a KIPP Memphis school:
TEAMMATES UNITED BY ONE GOAL
We don’t just help get our students to college; we support them all the way through graduation day and beyond. And with 224 schools and 20+ years in education, we learn from our peers and share what we know to reach even more students and expand the impact of our work.
UNPARALLELED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
We believe there is always room to learn, grow, and improve at each stage of your career. That’s why we prioritize and invest in professional development for all of our staff, from ongoing coaching and school-wide training to national conferences and retreats.
WORK THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
No matter your role, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with families, community members, and KIPP students and alumni who are deeply committed to their communities. We feel the impact of our work most when teaching the siblings of former students or when students return to teach alongside us.
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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.
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.
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.
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.
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested now that you’ve gotten a glimpse at life as a KIPP teacher? You can click the button below to view open positions, including teaching positions with sign-on bonuses? Wondering about the application process? All KMPS applicants can expect the following, respectively: