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Primary Teaching Resident

The Primary 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 Early Childhood or Elementary Schools with an anticipated start date of July 13, 2026.

For 25 years, KIPP DC has partnered with students, families, and the community to create joyful, academically excellent schools across the nation’s capital. Today, our network of 22 schools educate more than 7,500 students in grades PreK3-12, supported by 1,500 dedicated teachers, leaders, and staff. Our work is grounded in five pillars—Academic Excellence, Joy & Sense of Belonging, Highly Effective Teachers and Leaders, Safe, Structured, and Nurturing Learning Environments, and Commitment to College Readiness— which ensure every student is equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue success in college, careers, and beyond.

Our schools combine high expectations with joyful, affirming environments that nurture academic success and personal growth for students and staff alike. As part of the national KIPP network, we share best practices and innovations while maintaining deep roots in Washington, D.C. Together, we strive toward a future without limits for our students, alumni, and community.

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. With a full year of learning under a mentor teacher, unparalleled professional development, and a commitment to educational equity, the Capital Teaching Residency provides an alternative and accessible pathway to teaching careers.

Upon successful program completion, residents are eligible to apply for their DC teaching certification.

Primary 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. Early Childhood residents train in a PreK or Kindergarten classroom, while Elementary residents train in 1st through 4th grade classrooms.

This is an exempt position and will report to their school’s principal.

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.

Primary Teaching Residents will also be required to attend in-person CTR professional development classes starting with summer professional development in July and continuing in the school year on Wednesday evenings after school hours. This professional development is required for certification.

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.

Teaching (65%)

• 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 developmental‑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

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