Building Substitute

Opportunity:
This is a unique opportunity to join the work of four high-performing schools that do whatever it takes to
prepare students for college success and a life of leadership. In 2012, Capstone Education Group (CEG), and
its elementary school, Cornerstone Prep, joined the Achievement School District (ASD), a program created to
transform Priority Schools in the state of Tennessee. Since 2012, CEG has successfully launched two
elementary schools and one middle school and has launched a 4th school in the fall of 2022. CEG schools
have also set ASD records for math achievement, enjoyed 3 consecutive years of TVAAS 5 growth, turned
around the lowest performing school in the state and scored in the 90th percentile in growth for 3 years in a
row on a nationally recognized test. Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus and Lester Prep’s outstanding
achievement have been acknowledged by the state and therefore, beginning in 2022, these two schools
moved out of the ASD and into the Tennessee Public Charter School Commission.

Lester Prep, a middle school located in Binghampton, attained priority school exit status in 2021 and therefore
moved out of the ASD and has been authorized by Tennessee Public Charter School Commission to continue
to serve the families of Memphis. This is a unique offering for middle school students in our city.

The school will include some exciting things for scholars, including:
• An honors track to challenge scholars and prepare them for college
• A focus on the development of the whole child, including clubs, student advisory and athletics
• Elective classes like financial literacy and career exploration
• College visits and career-oriented speakers and field trips

The school will also include some exciting things for educators, including:
• Double planning periods each week
• Early dismissal on Fridays for planning and professional development
• Full behavior teams, counselors and academic coaches to support classroom teachers
• Teacher discretion and input through grade level teams
• Opportunities for educators to have leadership roles in which they can lead and serve as grade chairs
and master teachers

We believe this will be an exciting opportunity for scholars and educators. The school is centrally located in
our city at 320 Carpenter.

Mission:
Capstone Education Group equips all students with the Wisdom and Knowledge necessary to succeed in
college and to become leaders in their community.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Instructs students and facilitates their learning in the absence of the regular classroom teacher
• Provides instruction to students as outlined in lesson plans

• Creates and maintains a safe and orderly classroom environment that is conducive to learning and
appropriate to the maturity of the students
• Maintains established routines of the school and classroom procedures
• Supervises students at all times
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and
facilities
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and times designated
• Remains at the school during work hours, unless otherwise instructed or approved to leave by school
leaders
• Maintains a professional appearance as an example to students
• Other duties as assigned by school leaders

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, High School Diploma or associate degree required
• Schedule: M-Th 7:15-3:45, F 7:15-2:30
• Enjoy being off work early on Fridays and during the summer, spring and fall break and all major
holidays
• Unwavering belief that all children can achieve at high levels
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Willing attitude to be a part of the school team
• Strong sense of professionalism

Capstone Education Group:
• Capstone Education Group leads four charter schools: Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus (prek-5),
Cornerstone Prep Lester Campus (prek-5), Cornerstone Prep School in Parkway Village (k), and
Lester Prep (6-8).
• Capstone Education Group’s Vision: CEG equips all students with the Wisdom and Knowledge
necessary to succeed in college and to become leaders in their community.
• Visit www.capstoneeducationgroup.org for more information on Capstone Education Group and the
schools.