Secondary Teaching Resident (5th-12th Grade)

The Capital Teaching Residency is a three year program. Residents spend the first year of this commitment—their residency year—training in a KIPP DC classroom with an experienced mentor teacher and completing relevant coursework aligned to their teaching practice. Through our gradual release model, residents are set up for success by becoming an integral part of their school community and gaining more responsibility in their classroom over time. Residents have the opportunity to obtain their DC teacher licensure. 

At the end of the residency year, residents who have completed all program requirements have the opportunity to interview for lead teacher or senior resident positions at KIPP DC or one of our partner public charter schools in the District. Residents commit to two additional years of teaching beyond their residency year. 

The majority of primary residents work in prekindergarten, kindergarten, and first grade, while a small number are assigned to second through fourth grade. 

What we look for:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by June 2024, 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
• Unquestioned integrity and commitment to KIPP DC’s mission and to advancing its antiracist ambition through their work with staff, students, alumni, and families
• Receives and reflects on feedback, while demonstrating an eagerness to grow
• Shows initiative in generating ideas and solutions; solves problems and achieves results beyond what is expected
• Quickly and positively accepts and adapts to new responsibilities
• Excellent time management skills and a detail- and results-oriented team player who is dedicated to getting the job done