Primary Teaching Resident

Washington, DC
Full Time
Capital Teaching Residency
Entry Level

24-25 Primary Teaching Resident 

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About KIPP DC Public Schools:

By 2025, KIPP DC will build upon two decades of proven results to develop into a more impactful, innovative, and inclusive school system that provides joyful, identity-affirming learning experiences so that all students and alumni achieve extraordinary outcomes.

Our work is grounded in a commitment to excellence, equity, and justice. We believe all students have the right to rigorous, relevant, and joyful learning experiences led by exceptionally talented and diverse educators who promote student achievement and a sense of belonging. We believe students and teachers best succeed when surrounded by an ecosystem of supports, including our central headquarters team that supports KIPP DC’s 20 schools, 7,300 students, and 1,300 teachers, leaders, and staff members dedicated to this mission.

How it works:

The Capital Teaching Residency is a three year program. Residents spent 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. Residents will also have the opportunity to independently apply new skills and abilities in other grades and subjects within their school communities. This dual approach allows residents to learn alongside a mentor teacher, strengthen skills, and apply new learnings within their school community. Through our gradual release model, residents are set up for success by becoming an integral part of their school community and gaining more responsibility in their classroom over time. Residents have the opportunity to obtain their DC teacher licensure. 

At the end of the residency year, residents who have completed all program requirements have the opportunity to interview for lead teacher or senior resident positions at KIPP DC or one of our partner public charter schools in the District. Residents commit to two additional years of teaching beyond their residency year. Our residents work in prekindergarten through 4th Grade.

What we look for:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by June 2024, 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
  • Unquestioned integrity and commitment to KIPP DC’s mission and to advancing its antiracist ambition through their work with staff, students, alumni, and families
  • Receives and reflects on feedback, while demonstrating an eagerness to grow
  • Shows initiative in generating ideas and solutions; solves problems and achieves results beyond what is expected
  • Quickly and positively accepts and adapts to new responsibilities
  • Excellent time management skills and a detail- and results-oriented team player who is dedicated to getting the job done 

In the Capital Teaching Residency, you will:

  • Follow a gradual release model, taking on increasingly more and different classroom responsibilities throughout the school year as determined by classroom need and resident performance
  • 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
  • Track, analyze, and use data to drive teaching and instruction
  • Participate in regular meetings with your mentor teacher and school coach, grade level meetings, and network wide professional development
  • Attend and actively participate in certification classes 1-2 nights per week facilitated by the Capital Teaching Residency team and complete 10-12 certification assignments and projects throughout the year
  • Take and pass required Praxis certification examinations required for DC teaching licensure
  • Participate in and implement feedback from observations, evaluations, and feedback meetings with school leaders and the Capital Teaching Residency team
  • Take on additional responsibilities throughout the school as needed

Compensation:

Residents will receive a salary of $52,000 during  year 1 (residency year). 

  • Following the residency year, residents who successfully complete the program are eligible to interview for roles with competitive pay including senior resident ($57,000), lead teacher at KIPP DC (starts at $65,500 - salary scale here), or lead teacher roles at partner public charter schools.

Want more information?

Schedule a quick chat on the phone with Natalie Cheuk– our primary Capital Teaching Residency recruitment manager. You can also reach Natalie via email at [email protected]. We are happy to answer any questions you may have and learn more about your passion for teaching! For more information on the Capital Teaching Residency visit: www.capitalteachingresidency.org. 

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 DC’s non-discrimination policy and KIPP DC’s Title IX Coordinator’s contact information.

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