Require Immediate Teaching Fellow (PreK3 - 4th grade) in Washington DC
Job title: Immediate Teaching Fellow (PreK3 - 4th grade)
Company: KIPP DC Public Schools
Job description: Company Description
About KIPP DC Public Schools
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.
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 believe students and teachers best succeed when surrounded by an ecosystem of supports, including our central headquarters team that supports KIPP DC?s 20 schools, 7,300 students, and 1,300 teachers, leaders, and staff members dedicated to this mission.
Job Description
What we look for:
- Bachelor?s degree from an accredited institution, 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
- Successful track record of collaboratively working and building relationships with a wide range of people
- Receives and reflects on feedback, while demonstrating an eagerness to grow
- Flexibility and positivity to take on new responsibilities when needed
- A strong record of professionalism
- Assist the lead teacher with instruction, classroom culture, and administrative duties
- Support additional classrooms beyond your own when needed, including covering classes or supporting in other classrooms when needed
- Internalize and teach clear and concise developmentally-appropriate content to support student learning in small and whole groups
- Track, analyze, and use data to drive teaching and instruction
- Build trusting relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues
- Implement school-wide student culture policies within classrooms and everywhere on campus
- Conduct purposeful observations of excellent lead teachers
- Participate in regular meetings with teachers and leaders, grade level meetings, and network wide professional development
- Take on additional responsibilities throughout the school as needed
- While students receive instruction from 8:00 am-3:45 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.
Compensation and Benefits:
Teaching Fellows will receive a salary of $45,000 during their Teaching Fellow year
- When it comes to compensation, at KIPP DC, we strive for clarity, equity, and to be highly competitive. Following the teaching fellowship year, Teaching Fellows may interview for or be asked to become Capital Teaching Residents ($52,000), Lead Teachers (starting at 65,500), or another role at their school or another KIPP DC school. As the Teaching Fellow role is a one year role, a position for the following school year is not guaranteed.
- KIPP DC offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurances; various voluntary benefits; and employer paid benefits such as short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and a membership to One Medical.
- KIPP DC also offers a 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years.
- Currently, individuals in this role have up to 10 paid sick days, 12 paid holidays, paid Thanksgiving week break, winter break, spring break, and summer break. This is subject to change and your exact schedule will be shared in your offer letter.
- All employees who use public transit through WMATA are eligible for pre-tax deductions for transportation costs.
Please submit an online application by going to http://www.kippdc.org/apply and selecting the job posting ?Teaching Fellow? under ?Instructional Positions.? We accept applications on a rolling basis, and we strongly recommend applying as soon as possible.
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- If you are interested in becoming a teaching fellow,
Equal Opportunity Employer
KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against, or tolerate discrimination against, employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race, color, national origin, immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal, DC, state, or local law), religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression), marital status (including domestic partnership status), genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, family responsibilities, personal appearance, veteran status, uniform service member status, status of being unemployed, status of victim a survivor of domestic violence, sexual offense or stalking, matriculation or any other protected class under federal, state, DC, or local law.
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Expected salary: $45000 per year
Location: Washington DC
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