Secondary Teaching Resident; SY

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Job Summary
The Secondary Teaching Resident serves as an integral part of KIPP DC Public Schools' teaching pipeline. The first year salary for this role is $52,000. This is a full-time, fully on-site role based in one of our Middle or High Schools with an anticipated start date of July 13, 2026.

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.

About The Team
Quality teachers have a proven impact on student success. The Capital Teaching Residency is a teacher training program that provides a pathway for new teachers to develop into high-performing educators.

About The Role
Secondary Teaching Residents commit to teaching for a minimum of three years in Washington, D.C. Residents spend 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teachers with instruction, classroom culture, and administrative duties
• Under the supervision of your mentor teacher, gradually take on increasing classroom responsibilities as determined by classroom need and your individual performance
• Apply new skills in other grades and subjects within your school community by serving as the substitute in a classroom when a teacher is absent
• 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
• Participate in regular meetings with your mentor teacher and school coach, grade level meetings, and network wide professional development

Professional Development

• Attend and actively participate in all Capital Teaching Residency professional development beginning in July 2026 through the end of the school year
• Participate in and implement feedback from observations, evaluations, and feedback meetings with school leaders and the Capital Teaching Residency team

Program Coursework

• Meet the resident clinical practice milestones in accordance with the gradual release model
• Complete all Capital Teaching Residency certification assignments and projects throughout the residency year
• Complete the applicable asynchronous course aligned to the Praxis Content Knowledge exam required for certification
• Attempt all Praxis certification examinations required for DC teaching certification

Requirements & Preferences
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by June 2026, 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.
• 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…