KIPP DC

Assistant Teacher - The Learning Center

AT - Washington, DC - Full Time

2025-2026 KIPP DC: TLC’s Assistant Teacher Job Description 

Company Description 

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. We are a network of 20 schools educating 7,300 students and employing 1,400 teachers, leaders, and staff members dedicated to our mission. 

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 pride ourselves on providing unparalleled professional development and leadership opportunities. We acknowledge the demands of the teaching profession and continually seek to improve sustainability, benefits, and support for teachers. We seek out teachers who are passionate about educational equity, driven by student and family relationships, and constantly seeking to grow. 

Job Description: 

Grounded in the values of determination, flexibility, respect, and joy, The Learning Center provides individualized learning support for the PreK3-8th grade students who are enrolled in KIPP DC schools, and who benefit from specialized educational supports. Students are engaged in a small, safe, and supportive learning environment that can nimbly respond to their needs and accelerate their learning. With a 3:1 student to classroom staff ratio, students learn through a research-based curriculum with targeted interventions and wrap-around supports.

We are looking for highly dedicated educators who bring an unwavering commitment to helping early childhood students succeed. TLC’s teachers are responsible for using Zearn, RGR, Tools of The Mind, Edmark Reading, Equals Math, Zoophonics, and other curriculums to deliver effective, high-quality, rigorous instruction that produces academic results and student growth . The TLC community holds itself to high standards, cognizant that success can be achieved by all through teamwork, tenacity and focused dedication. 

Assistant Teachers at KIPP DC work to develop a desire for learning in our students. We are looking for creative and passionate Assistant Teachers to work in our classrooms. TLC believes in using researched based interventions, lessons aligned to IEP goals and rigorous progress monitoring to ensure our students develop essential skills in academics and in life to be able to live independently in the future.

Why teach at KIPP DC Schools: 
 

● Collaboration. Through ample planning time, grade level and content meetings, and development and wellness days, teachers work collaboratively with peers at their school and across our six middle schools. 

● Growth. Teachers receive feedback and support from school leaders, network content coaches, grade-level chairs, and other teammates to improve their teaching craft. We also offer opportunities to develop leadership skills including grade-level chair, fellowships, and leadership cohorts. 

● School culture. School culture at the elementary school level is grounded in creating joyful, identity-affirming learning environments that produce extraordinary outcomes for all students. ● Highly competitive compensation and benefits. Our instructional salary scales are at the top of the DC market and affirm KIPP DC’s value of teachers as the cornerstone of schools. 

KEY REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

● Work with a Lead Teacher to teach the designed curriculum so that all students reach grade level goals 

● Leading small group reading, math or social instruction 

● Lead homeroom morning meetings 

● Leading some whole group instruction 

● Meet weekly with Lead Teacher and grade level chair to discuss and reflect upon weekly objectives and monthly themes 

● Observe Lead Teachers and Capital Teaching Residents for best practices 

● Meet weekly with all Assistant Teachers to participate in professional development workshops ● Cover classes while Lead Teachers are participating in weekly grade level meetings ● Assist Lead Teachers with the classroom's daily preparations which may include, but are not limited to: 

○ Materials preparation (copying, lamination, sorting, cutting, pasting, etc.) 

○ Assistance with delivery and cleanup of breakfast, lunch and snack 

○ Helping with monthly open houses

● Attend professional development sessions which may include, but are not limited to: ○ Monthly sessions with School Leader 

○ Weekly meetings with Lead Teacher 

○ Daily feedback on lessons from Lead Teacher 

○ Observation feedback from school leader 

○ In-school professional development sessions and workshops 

● The ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds 

● Additional responsibilities may arise during the school year. They will be communicated to all Assistant Teachers with as much notice and flexibility as possible. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

● High school diploma or General Education Development Certificate (Required) ● Bachelor’s degree (Preferred) 

● Minimum of one year of experience working directly with children (Required)
● Commitment to working with underserved students (Required) 

● Experience teaching in an urban school (Preferred) 

● Demonstrate a passion for working with young children and dedicated to doing whatever it takes to provide the best education possible to the students of KIPP DC. 

● Demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics. 

● Must be energetic, collaborative, reliable, flexible and integrity-drive. 

● Strong communication skills in order to ensure effective, positive interactions with their teaching team, staff, families, and children 

● Have a problem solving mindset and demonstrate flexibility to adapt to changes in your assignment or student population.

Additional Information 

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. 

KIPP DC requires all staff to provide proof that they have had all doses of a primary COVID vaccine or obtain approval for exemption for medical or religious reasons before beginning employment. New hires who have not received all doses of a primary vaccine or who are waiting approval for exemption will not be able to begin employment. 

All KIPP DC staff are strongly encouraged to stay up to date on their vaccinations. The CDC currently defines being up to date on the COVID vaccine as having had all doses of a primary vaccine and as having received a booster, if eligible.

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.

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