Teacher Resident (2027-2028 School Year)

KIPP Atlanta Schools; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Health insurance

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

KIPP Atlanta Schools seeks a Teacher in Residence to develop teaching skills through structured feedback and coaching within a collaborative school community. Residents will earn a master’s in teaching and Georgia teaching certificate while training with Relay Graduate School of Education.

The two-year program includes content development, case studies, and instructional rounds, with a path to a lead teaching role and additional service commitments in KIPP Atlanta Schools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree by June 2027 (GPA 3.0+ preferred).
• Passion and commitment to teach in an underrepresented community.
• Belief that all students can learn.
• Unquestioned integrity and commitment to KIPP Atlanta's mission.
• Openness to feedback and constant reflection.

Responsibilities

• Develop teaching skills through feedback and coaching.
• Participate in school community and provide instruction.
• Grow professionally with a team of teachers across the region.
• Attend PD sessions and Relay coursework for certification.
• Assess student progress and communicate results to families.

Skills

Passion for teaching

Teamwork

Openness to feedback

Strong work ethic

Integrity

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Organizational Overview

KIPP Atlanta Schools is part of the KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) national network of free, open enrollment, college preparatory schools dedicated to ensuring that every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities. There are 280 KIPP schools in 21 states and the District of Columbia serving more than 175,000 scholars and alumni. KIPP Atlanta currently operates 11 schools including five primary schools, six middle schools and one high school, as well as KIPP Forward which supports scholars on their journey to a choice-filled life. We are a social justice organization and our vision and mission require the work of dedicated, bold and skilled leaders, educators, and support staff who are committed to serving as the catalyst for joyful, academically excellent schools and the foundation for building a more just and equitable world for our scholars.

Organizational Overview

KIPP Atlanta Schools is part of the KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) national network of free, open enrollment, college preparatory schools dedicated to ensuring that every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities. There are 280 KIPP schools in 21 states and the District of Columbia serving more than 175,000 scholars and alumni. KIPP Atlanta currently operates 11 schools including five primary schools, six middle schools and one high school, as well as KIPP Forward which supports scholars on their journey to a choice-filled life. We are a social justice organization and our vision and mission require the work of dedicated, bold and skilled leaders, educators, and support staff who are committed to serving as the catalyst for joyful, academically excellent schools and the foundation for building a more just and equitable world for our scholars.

About KIPP Atlanta's Teaching Residency Program

In partnership with Relay Graduate School of Education, the KIPP Atlanta School's Teaching Residency Program provides a unique and rigorous opportunity for aspiring educators to enter the teaching profession through a supportive training process. Residents will learn in a classroom alongside mentor teachers while earning a master’s of arts in teaching and a Georgia teaching certificate. This selective two-year residency immerses Residents in intensive training through Relay’s coursework and deliberate practice with a gradual on-ramp into teaching. Furthermore, Residents will have the opportunity to engage in content development, case studies, and instructional rounds all aimed at building a continuous learning mindset within themselves and their cohort. After the completion of your graduate studies Residents, now Lead Teachers, make a commitment to teaching for a minimum of two additional years in KIPP Atlanta Schools.

This program is best suited for individuals who are passionate and committed to teaching as a long-term career path but who do not have any full-time teaching experience.

Job Description

As a KIPP Atlanta Teacher in Residence, your core responsibilities include:

• Developing teaching skills through regular feedback and coaching
• Participate and contribute as a member of his/ her particular school community
• Providing individual or small group instruction for students
• Committing to constant professional and personal growth through working closely with a team of teachers across the region
• Attend all school-level professional development (PD sessions) and certification coursework with Relay GSE and the Residency.
• Constantly assessing student progress, and communicating results to families and colleagues
• Modeling the school’s values in all communications with students, families, and staff.
• Participate in weekly meetings with mentor/ host teacher
• Participate in goal setting, observations, and debrief meetings with School leader, Residency staff, and Relay.
• Implement feedback from observation by Residency staff, Relay faculty, School Leaders, and mentor teachers into classroom practice.
• Conduct purposeful observations of mentor and other excellent teachers
• Model the values of KIPP Atlanta and setting the standard for professional behavior
• Help to envision and create a positive learning environment and exhibit positive rapport with students, parents, and staff
• Have fun and spread joy!

Compensation

Year 1 residents will receive a $42,500 stipend with a competitive benefits package that includes health coverage (medical, dental, vision) with tuition covered by KIPP Atlanta Schools. Year 2 residents will received a full teacher salary, competitive benefits package, and tuition covered by KIPP Atlanta Schools.

Qualifications

Job Qualifications

• Obtain a bachelor’s degree by June 2027 (3.00 and above GPA (preferred))
• Passion and commitment to be a teacher in an underrepresented community
• Belief that all students can and will learn
• Unquestioned integrity and commitment to KIPP Atlanta's mission, as well as the mission of the schools in which Residents are placed
• Openness to feedback, and willingness to constantly reflect, improve and learn
• Strong work ethic couples with an enthusiastic and passionate approach to one’s work
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment and develop strong relationships with parents and colleagues.
• Flexibility, tenacity, perseverance, resourcefulness, teamwork, and a sense of humor
• High level of organization and professionalism

Compensation & Benefits

KIPP Atlanta Schools offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 10 days of Paid Time Off, in addition to identified holidays and regular school breaks including Fall Break, Thanksgiving Break, Mid-Winter Break and Spring Break.
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical and dental), life insurance and optional short and long term disability
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Participation in Georgia retirement plan and an optional 403(b) retirement plan.

Working Conditions

• Based in Atlanta
• Classroom environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• Ability to push or pull objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• May require stooping or crouching

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

KIPP Atlanta Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Duties may be adjusted based on school and organizational needs.