24-25 Substitute Teacher (Immediate Opening)

Company Description

KIPP New Orleans Schools (KNOS) is a non-profit network of 13 college/career-preparatory, public charter schools serving 6,200 elementary, middle, and high school students, and over 1,500 alumni.  While each of our schools is as unique as the community to which it belongs, we are united around a shared promise: To build academically excellent schools that create unlimited opportunity for all students. For 20 years, we have a proven track record of preparing students for success in college, career, and beyond.

At KIPP, you have the freedom to innovate and the support to grow. You never stop learning, and you’re part of a national network that’s leading the way in getting students from underserved communities to and through college, and beyond. As the largest charter school management organization in New Orleans, we serve approximately 15% of the city’s students, so we need passionate teammates to join us to make their impact at KIPP. Where will YOU take us?  Click here to learn more about teaching and working at KIPP New Orleans Schools!

Job Description

KIPP New Orleans Schools is seeking dedicated and reliable Hourly Substitute Teachers to provide high-quality instruction and maintain an engaging learning environment when full-time teachers are unavailable. Substitutes play a critical role in ensuring continuity of learning by implementing lesson plans, managing classroom behavior, and supporting students' academic and personal growth.

Key Responsibilities

Instruction & Classroom Management

• Follow and implement pre-prepared lesson plans to ensure student learning continues in the teacher’s absence.
• Maintain a structured and positive classroom environment aligned with KIPP’s expectations.
• Adapt instructional approaches as needed to engage students in learning.
• Effectively manage student behavior using KIPP’s classroom culture and behavior management systems.

Student Engagement & Support

• Build strong relationships with students and create an encouraging and inclusive classroom atmosphere.
• Support students academically and emotionally, redirecting behavior as needed while fostering student independence.
• Encourage student participation and ensure all learners stay engaged with the lesson.

Collaboration & Professionalism

• Communicate effectively with school staff and administrators about student needs and classroom progress.
• Follow school policies and procedures for classroom coverage, emergency situations, and daily operations.
• Arrive on time, follow the assigned schedule, and fulfill all required duties (e.g., hallway transitions, lunch supervision).
• Maintain accurate records, including attendance and any student concerns, and provide feedback to the full-time teacher upon their return.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
   
• Previous teaching or substitute teaching experience is preferred but not required.
   
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to manage a classroom effectively; adaptability to different instructional settings.
   
• Successful completion of State and Federal Criminal Background Check - All offers are considered pending until the successful completion of a professional reference check and a state/federal background check.
   
• A sense of humility, customer service mindset, and a personal affinity to our mission and vision, as well as demonstrated commitment to our 5 core beliefs - Relentlessness, Equity, Achievement, Community, and Hope.

Additional Information

This is an hourly role at $15.00 an hour.

Disclaimer:

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
   
• This job description shall not constitute or be construed as a promise of employment or as a contract between the KNOS and any of its employees.

KIPP New Orleans Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At KIPP New Orleans Schools, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran service, genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. KNOS expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on any of the characteristics listed here. Improper interference with the ability of KNOS employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

KNOS complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the KNOS has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.