2023-2024 Early Childhood Assistant Teacher (PreK 3- Kindergarten)

Company Description

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. We are a network of 20 schools educating 7,300 students and employing 1,400 teachers, leaders, and staff members dedicated to our mission.

 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. We pride ourselves on providing unparalleled professional development and leadership opportunities. We acknowledge the demands of the teaching profession and continually seek to improve sustainability, benefits, and support for teachers. We seek out teachers who are passionate about educational equity, driven by student and family relationships, and constantly seeking to grow.

Job Description

The Role:

We are looking for highly dedicated educators who bring an unwavering commitment to helping early childhood students succeed. KIPP DC’s early childhood teachers are responsible for using Tools of The Mind, Reading Workshop, and My Math curriculums to deliver effective, high-quality, rigorous instruction that produces academic results and student growth. KIPP DC gives its early childhood students an intensive foundation in the core academic subjects through play-based learning instruction and an emphasis on developing the social and emotional skills necessary to succeed in school and life. The KIPP DC community holds itself to high standards, cognizant that success can be achieved by all through teamwork, tenacity and focused dedication.

Assistant Teachers at KIPP DC work to develop a desire for learning in our youngest students. We are looking for creative and passionate Assistant Teachers to work in our PreK3 classrooms.  KIPP DC’s Early Childhood Schools believe in using language, play, and authentic learning activities to provide our students with the foundation to build a successful and choice-filled life.

Early Childhood at KIPP DC:

In our early childhood academies, children grow academically, emotionally, and socially in environments rooted in inclusion and teamwork.  KIPP DC gives its early childhood students a strong foundation in the core academic subjects through play-based learning instruction and an emphasis on developing the social and emotional skills necessary to succeed in school and life. Our teachers create joyful and equitable learning environments where our youngest students can thrive and develop a desire for learning.  All early childhood assistant teacher positions are exempt and report to the school leader.

KIPP DC has six early childhood schools looking for excellent assistant teachers to join their teams. 

Why teach at KIPP DC Early Childhood Schools:

• Collaboration. Through ample planning time, grade level and content meetings, and development and wellness days, teachers work collaboratively with peers at their school and across our six middle schools.

• Growth. Teachers receive feedback and support from school leaders, network content coaches, grade-level chairs, and other teammates to improve their teaching craft. We also offer opportunities to develop leadership skills including grade-level chair, fellowships, and leadership cohorts.

• School culture. School culture at the elementary school level is grounded in creating joyful, identity-affirming learning environments that produce extraordinary outcomes for all students.

• Highly competitive compensation and benefits. Our instructional salary scales are at the top of the DC market and affirm KIPP DC’s value of teachers as the cornerstone of schools.

Qualifications

KEY REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with a Lead Teacher to teach the designed curriculum so that all students reach grade level goals
• Leading small group reading and math instruction
• Leading some whole group instruction
• Meet weekly with assistant teacher and grade level chair to discuss and reflect upon weekly objectives and monthly themes
• Observe Lead Teachers and Capital Teaching Residents for best practices
• Meet weekly with all Assistant Teachers to participate in professional development workshops
• Cover classes while Lead Teachers are participating in weekly g