KIPP DC
Primary Teaching Fellow (25-26 SY)
Washington, DC - Full Time
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Primary Teaching Fellow
The Primary Teaching Fellow serves as an integral part of KIPP DC Public Schools' teaching pipeline. The salary for this role is $48,000. This is a full-time, fully on-site role based in one of our Early Childhood or Elementary Schools with an anticipated start date of Summer 2025.
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.
About the Teaching Fellow Role
The Teaching Fellow position is a one-year role that supports classroom instruction by assisting the lead teacher with instruction, classroom management, and differentiation for students. As new educators, Teaching Fellows are supported by the lead teacher in the classroom and a leader at their school to develop their teaching skills. This role requires a level of flexibility, as Teaching Fellows may be asked to hop in to support with coverage, teach in additional classrooms, and other duties as needed.
This position is for the 2025-26 school year. At the end of the school year, Teaching Fellows may interview for or be offered the role of Capital Teaching Resident, Lead Teacher, or another role at their school or another KIPP DC school for the following school year. As the Teaching Fellow role is a one year role, a position for the following school year is not guaranteed.
This role is an exempt position and will report to the principal of the Teaching Fellow's assigned school.
Location and Type of Work
Location: We have six early childhood schools and six elementary schools in DC looking for excellent teachers to join their team.
Work Hours: While students receive instruction from 8:00 am to 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.
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.
As a Teaching Fellow you will:
- Assist the lead teacher with instruction, classroom culture, and administrative duties
- Support additional classrooms beyond your own when needed, including covering classes or supporting in other classrooms when needed
- Internalize and teach clear and concise developmentally-appropriate content to support student learning in small and whole groups
- Track, analyze, and use data to drive teaching and instruction
- Build trusting relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues
- Implement school-wide student culture policies within classrooms and everywhere on campus
- Conduct purposeful observations of excellent lead teachers
- Participate in regular meetings with teachers and leaders, grade level meetings, and network wide professional development
- Take on additional responsibilities throughout the school as needed
Requirements & Preferences:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by June 2025, 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
- Ideal candidates have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
- 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 child's potential for success and prioritizing students, schools, and the essential role of families.
- Commitment to Equity: 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.
- Collaboration: Establishes and nurtures effective relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders to support the best outcomes for our work.
- Perseverance: Persists in the face of challenges, obstacles, and setbacks. Maintains focus and motivation over time, even when progress seems slow or difficult.
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Shows initiative in generating ideas and solutions; solves problems and achieves results beyond what is expected.
- Organization: Sets a high bar for own work, has excellent time management skills and is dedicated to getting the job done.
Compensation and Benefits:
Teaching Fellows will receive a salary of $48,000 during their Teaching Fellow year
- When it comes to compensation, at KIPP DC, we strive for clarity, equity, and to be highly competitive. Following the teaching fellowship year, Teaching Fellows may interview for or be asked to become Capital Teaching Residents ($52,000), Lead Teachers (starting at $65,500), or another role at their school or another KIPP DC school. As the Teaching Fellow role is a one year role, a position for the following school year is not guaranteed.
- 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 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.
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.
