Program Intern, Knowledge & Learning Team (Summer 2026)

Washington, AR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Program Intern Knowledge & Learning Team

Job Summary
The Intern role is an integral part of the Knowledge & Learning team ensuring Knowledge & Learning programs are supported and run smoothly. The position has an hourly wage of $18.00 up to 30 hours per week. The intern will gain valuable experience in the field of education and contribute to the success of KIPP DCs mission. This is a summer intern role that runs for 9 weeks (June 1 2026 - July 31 2026) based on KIPP DC campuses with an anticipated start date of June 1st 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
The Knowledge and Learning team housed under the larger Academics team leads the preparation and execution of high-quality ongoing professional development for resident teachers new teachers special educators and new school leaders. Knowledge and Learning Team programming provides opportunities for support through year-long cohort experiences and coaching in the early stages of teacher and leader careers. Participants in K&L programs receive development through in-person or online classes direct coaching in schools and collaboration with peers in cohort settings.

About the Role
The Knowledge & Learning Team Intern plays a critical role in supporting our team in a variety of ways. Responsibilities include program compliance and data tracking use of Excel and Google Drive documents/spreadsheets program organization and targeted analysis of certification data to improve program outcomes. The Knowledge & Learning Team Intern will also support the preparation and execution of high-quality ongoing professional development for teachers and leaders across KIPP DC. This is non-exempt position and will report to the Director of New Teacher Support.

Location and Type of Work
As a headquarters team that is focused on being responsive to our schools and meeting the needs of our students and families we approach our work in a way that reflects these priorities. Schools operate in person and our students and families rely on us for in-person support and this position will regularly provide on-site support to school teams frequently partner with other headquarters teams or regularly work in multiple locations. Because of the nature of the work this role allows for occasional flexibility. This role will have approximately 20% flexibility to work remotely. (1-2 days a week remote with potential with being fully in-person as support for professional development toward the end of the programming.)

Responsibilities

Provide logistical support for Professional Development (50%)

Collect participant data regarding attendance participation and assignments
Create and manage session materials including documents digital files supplies etc.
Manage Zoom and/or Google Meet tech features such as waiting rooms chat rooms and breakout rooms
Support facilitator and individual participants with in-the-moment technical needs
Research best practice for teacher and leader development

Manage teacher and leader feedback (20%)

Support creation of feedback collection systems
Analyze and summarize trends
Report data analysis to program leads

Manage program databases (20%)

Input key information for program design and organization
Contribute to development of databases for usability and efficiency

Support Knowledge & Learning team events (10%)

Support with event preparation and execution

Requirements & Preferences

Required Qualifications:

High school degree
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program or recently graduated from an undergraduate program
Organized and detail-oriented with strong adherence to deadlines and timelines
Strong writing and communication skills
Punctual and reliable with strong attendance
Basic proficiency in the Google Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

Willingness and desire to learn; team player with a positive and collaborative attitude
Willingness to take initiative; belief that no job is too big or too small; customer-service oriented perspective

Physical Requirements:

Ability to occasionally lift/move heavy program items
Ability to stand for periods of time
Ability to travel across KIPP DC schools to help support summer professional development sessions
Flexibility to work outside normal business hours or weekends for Knowledge & Learning program 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

The KIPP DC summer internship program offers a competitive hourly wage of $18.00 allowing you to gain valuable experience while earning a decent income. Interns are eligible to work up to 30 hours per week providing flexibility to balance your work and personal life.

Please note that the program will follow the KIPP DC HDQ holiday calendar which includes two unpaid holidays: Juneteenth (June 19) and the 4th of July observation (July 3) giving you time to celebrate and recharge.

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.

Please Note: If you encounter difficulties submitting your application or fail to receive a confirmation email after applying kindly reach out to Danica Cunningham at . Please include your name resume and specify the role you are applying for in your email. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Required Experience:

Intern

Program Intern Knowledge & Learning TeamJob SummaryThe Intern role is an integral part of the Knowledge & Learning team ensuring Knowledge & Learning programs are supported and run smoothly. The position has an hourly wage of $18.00 up to 30 hours per week. The intern will gain valuable experience i...