2023-2024 Elementary Teacher (1st-4th Grade)

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

Why teach Elementary School at KIPP DC:

• Impact: As one of the highest performing school school systems in the District of Columbia, educators at KIPP DC work in schools that put students at the center of decision making. Culturally responsive learning environments cultivate a sense of belonging for staff and students alike. As a teacher, you will have this foundation to make an impact with your students.

• Support: We seek to deliver unparalleled coaching and development to maximize educators' impact. Teachers receive year-round professional development rooted in antiracist practices and aligned to curriculum or role competencies.  Frequent feedback and support from school leaders, network content coaches, grade-level chairs, and other teammates improve teachers' craft. 

• Growth: We believe that all educators should have pathways for growth and development. This means teachers have dedicated time for planning and collaboration through structures including grade-level and content meetings, and development and wellness days. In our schools, teachers are able to grow their leadership through opportunities like being a grade-level chair, applying for fellowships, running an extra-curricular activity or leading school-wide initiatives as a teacher leader.  

• Highly Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Our instructional salary scales are highly competitive within the DC market and affirm KIPP DC’s belief that teachers are the cornerstone of schools. Our benefits program supports staff wellness and the school calendar is designed to foster sustainability with ample breaks to recharge from the demands of teaching. 

What positions are available?

We have six elementary schools in DC looking for excellent teachers to join their team.

Lead Teachers: Lead Teachers seek to inspire and encourage both academic and social-emotional achievement for their students. In doing so, they create genuine, lasting relationships with students and families. Our lead teachers at the elementary level teach math and literacy to a homeroom of students. 

General Knowledge Teachers: General Knowledge teachers are key to supporting the various needs of each elementary school, and the responsibilities of each role are determined by the principal. Examples of general knowledge roles in our schools include science teachers, reading interventionists, and restorative practices teachers.

Special Education Teachers: Special education teachers partner with general education teachers and related service providers to deliver interventions that support students meeting their Individualized Education Plan goals in inclusion, resource, and pull-out settings.

Specials Teachers:  Specials teachers play an integral role of affirming students’ identities and building students’ talents outside of the core academic spaces. Current specials offerings in our elementary schools include physical education, dance,  art, music, STEM, African American culture, and more!

Key Requirements & Responsibilities:

• Mission Alignment

  • Commitment to KIPP DC’s mission and to advancing its antiracist ambitions 

  • Subscribe to our Vision for Teaching Excellence and commit to professional growth and development

  • Build trusting relationships with staff, students, and families