Assistant Teacher The Learning Center

2025-2026 KIPP DC: TLCs Assistant Teacher Job Description

Company Description

For 25 years KIPP DC has partnered with students families and the community to create joyful academically excellent schools across the nations capital. Today our network of 22 schools educate more than 7500 students in grades PreK3-12 supported by 1500 dedicated teachers leaders and staff.

Our work is grounded in five pillarsAcademic Excellence Joy & Sense of Belonging Highly Effective Teachers and Leaders Safe Structured and Nurturing Learning Environments and Commitment to College Readinesswhich ensure every student is equipped with the knowledge skills and confidence to pursue success in college careers and beyond. Our schools combine high expectations with joyful affirming environments that nurture academic success and personal growth for students and staff alike.

As part of the national KIPP network we share best practices and innovations while maintaining deep roots in Washington D.C. Together we strive toward a future without limits for our students alumni and community.

Job Description:

Grounded in the values ofdeterminationflexibilityrespect andjoy The Learning Center provides individualized learning support for the PreK3-8th grade students who are enrolled in KIPP DC schools and who benefit from specialized educational supports. Students are engaged ina small safe and supportive learning environmentthat can nimbly respond to their needs and accelerate their learning. With a3:1 student to classroom staff ratio students learn through a research-based curriculum with targeted interventions and wrap-around supports.

We are looking for highly dedicated educators who bring an unwavering commitment to helping early childhood students succeed. TLCs teachers are responsible for using Zearn RGR Tools of The Mind Edmark Reading Equals Math Zoophonics and other curriculums to deliver effective high-quality rigorous instruction that produces academic results and student growth . The TLC community holds itself to high standards cognizant that success can be achieved by all through teamwork tenacity and focused dedication.

Assistant Teachers at KIPP DC work to develop a desire for learning in our students. We are looking for creative and passionate Assistant Teachers to work in our classrooms. TLC believes in using researched based interventions lessons aligned to IEP goals and rigorous progress monitoring to ensure our students develop essential skills in academics and in life to be able to live independently in the future.

Why teach at KIPP DC Schools:

Collaboration. Through ample planning time grade level and content meetings and development and wellness days teachers work collaboratively with peers at their school and across our six middle schools.

Growth. Teachers receive feedback and support from school leaders network content coaches grade-level chairs and other teammates to improve their teaching craft. We also offer opportunities to develop leadership skills including grade-level chair fellowships and leadership cohorts.

School culture. School culture at the elementary school level is grounded in creating joyful identity-affirming learning environments that produce extraordinary outcomes for all students. Highly competitive compensation and benefits. Our instructional salary scales are at the top of the DC market and affirm KIPP DCs value of teachers as the cornerstone of schools.

KEY REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work with a Lead Teacher to teach the designed curriculum so that all students reach grade level goals

Leading small group reading math or social instruction

Lead homeroom morning meetings

Leading some whole group instruction

Meet weekly with Lead Teacher and grade level chair to discuss and reflect upon weekly objectives and monthly themes

Observe Lead Teachers and Capital Teaching Residents for best practices

Meet weekly with all Assistant Teachers to participate in professional development workshops Cover classes while Lead Teachers are participating in weekly grade level meetings Assist Lead Teachers with the classrooms daily preparations which may include but are not limited to:

Materials preparation (copying lamination sorting cutting pasting etc.)

Assistance with delivery and cleanup of breakfast lunch and snack

Helping with monthly open houses

Attend professional development sessions which may include but are not limited to: Monthly sessions with School Leader

Weekly meetings with Lead Teacher

Daily feedback on lessons from Lead Teacher

Observation feedback from school leader

In-school professional development sessions and workshops

The ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds

Additional responsibilities may arise during the school year. They will be communicated to all Assistant Teachers with as much notice and flexibility as possible.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or General Education Development Certificate (Required) Bachelors degree (Preferred)

Minimum of one year of experience working directly with children (Required)
Commitment to working with underserved students (Required)

Experience teaching in an urban school (Preferred)

Demonstrate a passion for working with young children and dedicated to doing whatever it takes to provide the best education possible to the students of KIPP DC.

Demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading writing and mathematics.

Must be energetic collaborative reliable flexible and integrity-drive.

Strong communication skills in order to ensure effective positive interactions with their teaching team staff families and children

Have a problem solving mindset and demonstrate flexibility to adapt to changes in your assignment or student population.

Additional Information

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against or tolerate discrimination against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including but not limited to actual or perceived race color national origin immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal DC state or local law) religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth lactation and related medical conditions) age physical or mental disability medical condition sexual orientation gender (including gender identity or expression) marital status (including domestic partnership status) genetic information political affiliation pregnancy family responsibilities personal appearance veteran status uniform service member status status of being unemployed status of victim a survivor of domestic violence sexual offense or stalking matriculation or any other protected class under federal state DC or local law.

Click here or here to review KIPP DCs non-discrimination policy and KIPP DCs Title IX Coordinators contact information.

KIPP DC requires all staff to provide proof that they have had all doses of a primary COVID vaccine or obtain approval for exemption for medical or religious reasons before beginning employment. New hires who have not received all doses of a primary vaccine or who are waiting approval for exemption will not be able to begin employment.

All KIPP DC staff are strongly encouraged to stay up to date on their vaccinations. The CDC currently defines being up to date on the COVID vaccine as having had all doses of a primary vaccine and as having received a booster if eligible.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against or tolerate discrimination against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including but not limited to actual or perceived race color national origin immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal DC state or local law) religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth lactation and related medical conditions) age physical or mental disability medical condition sexual orientation gender (including gender identity or expression) marital status (including domestic partnership status) genetic information political affiliation pregnancy family responsibilities personal appearance veteran status uniform service member status status of being unemployed status of victim a survivor of domestic violence sexual offense or stalking matriculation or any other protected class under federal state DC or local law.

Click here or here to review KIPP DCs non-discrimination policy and KIPP DCs Title IX Coordinators contact information.

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