Secondary Teaching Resident (26-27 SY)

Job Summary

The Secondary Teaching Resident serves as an integral part of KIPP DC Public Schools teaching pipeline. The first year salary for this role is $52000. This is a full-time fully on-site role based in one of our Middle or High Schools with an anticipated start date of July 13 2026.

About KIPP DC

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

About the team

Quality teachers have a proven impact on student success. The Capital Teaching Residency is a teacher training program that provides a pathway for new teachers to develop into high-performing educators. With a full year of learning under a mentor teacher unparalleled professional development and a commitment to educational equity the Capital Teaching Residency provides an alternative and accessible pathway to teaching careers. Upon successful program completion residents are eligible to apply for their DC teaching certification.

About the Role

Secondary Teaching Residents commit to teaching for a minimum of three years in Washington D.C. Residents spend the first year of this commitment their residency year training in an anchor classroom with a highly effective lead teacher to develop teaching skills and confidence. Middle School residents train in 5th through 8th grade classrooms while High School residents train in 9th through 12th grade classrooms. Secondary residents train in ELA or mathematics classrooms.

Location and Type of Work

Location: We have six middle schools and two high schools in DC looking for excellent teachers to join their team.

Work Hours: While students receive instruction from 8:00 am-3:30 pm KIPP DC teachers are on duty in school Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm two times a week and 7:30 am to 4:00 pm three times a week.

Secondary Teaching Residents will also be required to attend in-person CTR professional development classes starting with summer professional development in July and continuing in the school year on Wednesday evenings after school hours. This professional development is required for certification.

Additional responsibilities may arise during the school year. This could include but not limited to: attending staff and student field trips open houses family-teacher conferences and other events involving parents and students as needed. We will communicate them to all employees with as much notice and flexibility as possible.

Responsibilities

Teaching (65%)

• Assist lead teachers with instruction classroom culture and administrative duties
• Under the supervision of your mentor teacher gradually take on increasing classroom responsibilities as determined by classroom need and your individual performance
• Apply new skills in other grades and subjects within your school community by serving as the substitute in a classroom when a teacher is absent
• Internalize and teach clear and concise developmentally- appropriate content to support student learning
• Gather resources and prepare materials to ensure strong student engagement in lessons
• Participate in regular meetings with your mentor teacher and school coach grade level meetings and network wide professional development

Professional Development (20%)

• Attend and actively participate in all Capital Teaching Residency professional development beginning in July 2026 through the end of the school year
• Participate in and implement feedback from observations evaluations and feedback meetings with school leaders and the Capital Teaching Residency team

Program Coursework (15%)

• Meet the resident clinical practice milestones in accordance with the gradual release model
• Complete all Capital Teaching Residency certification assignments and projects throughout the residency year
• Complete the applicable asynchronous course aligned to the Praxis Content Knowledge exam required for certification
• Attempt all Praxis certification examinations required for DC teaching certification

Requirements & Preferences

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution by June 2026 all majors accepted
• A belief that all students have the right to a high quality education where educators play an integral role in providing support so that all students can succeed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ideal candidates have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to travel across KIPP DC schools and throughout Washington DC.
• Occasional flexibility to work outside normal business hours or weekends for KIPP DC events.

Demonstrated Excellence in the Following Areas:

• Commitment to Students and Schools: Demonstrates commitment to education reform believing in every childs potential for success and prioritizing students schools and the essential role of families.
• Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving: Finds creative solutions to challenges that achieve broader goals of team and organization.
• Project Management: Sets a high bar for own work and supports others to achieve desired team outcomes.
• Communications and Influence: Demonstrates adept communication skills and influence to advance work by adjusting content and style.
• Teamwork: Contributes to a supportive team culture fostering diverse work styles and maintaining a high performance standard.
• Trust and Collaboration: Establishes and nurtures effective relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders to support the best outcomes for our work.
• Cultural Humility: Advances KIPP DCs commitment to anti-racism by creating a diverse equitable and inclusive environment for all stakeholders.
• Continuous Learning: Commits to continuous learning through feedback self reflection humility and action.

Benefits & Compensation

KIPP DC offers an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package:

• When it comes to compensation at KIPP DC we strive for clarity equity and to be highly competitive. We look at compensation benchmarks in schools across DC. Resident salaries are exempt and start at $52000. Please see the salary scale here.
• Following the residency year residents who successfully complete the program are eligible to interview for roles with competitive pay including senior resident ($57200) and lead teacher at KIPP DC (starts at $65500 - salary scale here) or lead teacher roles at partner public charter schools.
• KIPP DC offers a robust benefits package including medical dental and vision insurances; various voluntary benefits; and employer paid benefits such as short term disability long term disability life insurance and a membership to One Medical.
• KIPP DC also offers a 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years.
• Currently individuals in this role have up to 10 paid sick days 12 paid holidays paid Thanksgiving week break winter break spring break and summer break. This is subject to change and your exact schedule will be shared in your offer letter.
• All employees who use public transit through WMATA are eligible for pre-tax deductions for transportation costs.

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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