Early Childhood Teaching Residency - Launch Your Career

KIPP DC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

One Medical

Job summary

KIPP DC Public Schools seeks an Early Childhood Teaching Resident in Washington, DC. This year-long residency trains new teachers in a PreK or Kindergarten setting under a mentor, with exposure to professional development and a pathway toward DC teaching certification.

The program emphasizes instructional excellence, equity, and ongoing collaboration with mentors, with on-site duties and pre-scheduled professional development through the academic year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by June 2027, 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.

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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree (accredited)

Job description

KIPP DC Public Schools seeks an Early Childhood Teaching Resident in Washington, DC. This year-long residency trains new teachers in a PreK or Kindergarten setting under a mentor, with exposure to professional development and a pathway toward DC teaching certification.

The program emphasizes instructional excellence, equity, and ongoing collaboration with mentors, with on-site duties and pre-scheduled professional development through the academic year.