Your Selection Days are Monday, September 28 and Friday, October 2, 2026.

Here’s how to get ready.

  • SIGN UP HERE.

    Select the subject area you’re applying to teach, then choose an available time for your 60-minute interview, where you’ll meet with a small panel.

    After confirming your interview, you’ll be redirected to sign up for a 45-minute time slot to complete your writing task. The writing task will be completed in a group setting, but you’ll respond to the prompt individually.

    Both the interview and the writing task will take place on the same day.

  • Your Selection Days will take place on Thursday and Friday.

    Monday, September 28, 2026 from 4:00-5:45 CST | All applicants will log in and learn about MTR, meet various staff members, and have the chance to ask questions. Mark your calendar and please find a quiet location with reliable wifi. Attire is professional.

    Friday, October 2, 2026 | Your schedule this day is dependent on what time you signed up for your interview and writing sample in Step 1. Ensure you have the correct time zone. Please mark your calendar accordingly and find a quiet location with reliable wifi. Attire is professional.

  • 📺 Watch the Exemplar Videos

    • How to Prepare: Watch this video for guidance on planning and setting up your teaching sample.

    • Sample Lesson: Watch this video to see a full example of a completed teaching sample.

    🍎 Prepare Your Teaching Sample

    1. Select a Learning Objective
      Choose one objective for the content area and grade level you are applying for.

      ELEMENTARY MATH | ELEMENTARY ELA
      SECONDARY MATH | SECONDARY SCIENCE
      SECONDARY HISTORY | SECONDARY ENGLISH
      K-12 ESL

    2. Create Your Lesson Plan
      Use this lesson plan template and provided resources to write your plan.

    3. Gather Materials. You will need:

      - A computer with a camera
      - A whiteboard, chalkboard, or other writing surface
      - Any lesson materials you plan to use

    4. Practice
      Rehearse your lesson in front of friends, family, or a mirror.

    Reminder: Act like you are teaching a group of students. See Sample Lesson above for ideas.

  • 1. Submit your completed lesson plan here.

    2. Record your teaching sample here.
    *Note: You must record it live on the Hireflix platform. You get two takes. Please make sure you have a strong internet connection and rehearse your lesson before recording.

    🗓️ Submit both your lesson plan and recorded sample by 11:59pm on September 23.

Have questions?

Reach out to the recruiter who has been in touch with you, email Recruiting Director Caroline (caroline@memphistr.org), or attend an Optional Virtual Selection Q&A on Thursday, September 17 from 1-2 CST (12-1 EST). The Q&A is a casual come-and-go (like office hours) so you can get your questions answered and feel more confident going into selection!