Temporary Teaching Permit 

• Available to anyone holding a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. The undergraduate degree does not have to be in education to meet permit requirements.

  • • Temporary Teaching Permits are only valid for the school year the permit is received in. 

      • Permits are not allowed for  special education, personal finance, or school counseling.

How to Apply

• Review available positions on our employment page. Submit your application. In place of Teacher Certification, upload a Word doc with the following statement: 

  • • I understand I do not currently hold TN teaching credentials and would like to apply on the basis of permit eligibility. I understand employment on a permit is for one year only, and I will be expected to transition to a job-embedded license or full license by March 1 of the academic year.  

• Once your application is approved, you will be eligible for an interview. If you are offered a position, the district will apply for the one-year permit on your behalf. If you are hired for employment, and the district applies for a one-year permit, you will be expected to pursue a job-embedded license, which includes enrolling in an eligible educator prep program and taking any required assessments by March 1 of the academic year.