KIPP DC
Program Intern, Knowledge & Learning Team (Summer 2025)
Summer Internship Program - Washington, DC - Full Time
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Program Intern, Knowledge & Learning Team
Job Summary
The Intern role is an integral part of the Knowledge & Learning team, ensuring K&L programs are supported and run smoothly. The position has an hourly wage of $17.50, up to 30 hours per week. This is an intern, in-person role based at KIPP DC Headquarters with an anticipated start date of June 2, 2025
About KIPP DC
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 and two programs, 7,500 students, and 1,300 teachers, leaders, and staff members dedicated to this mission.
About the team
The Knowledge and Learning 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.
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
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
- Represent the program to participants and other stakeholders
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 Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and 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 lift 10 pounds
- Ability to stand frequently
- 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 child's 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 DC’s 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 $17.50, 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-June 20th) and the 4th of July, 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 DC’s non-discrimination policy and KIPP DC’s Title IX Coordinator’s 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 danica.cunningham@kippdc.org. 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.
