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Join a team of dynamic and dedicated teachers. Join KIPP DC.

At KIPP DC, teachers are part of a supportive team that works collaboratively to provide an excellent education to the city’s under-resourced communities. KIPP DC teachers have the autonomy to meet their students’ needs and are provided with the resources to do so. Teachers are provided with excellent professional development opportunities, both locally and nationally. Join a fun team of dynamic and dedicated educators.

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KIPP DC is a cluster of 4 schools and a headquarters office serving students in the District of Columbia. In July 2009, we will be opening three new schools: Discover Academy early childhood school, Promise Academy elementary school and KIPP DC: College Preparatory high school. Our model is to start our schools with only one grade and add a grade each year. Because of this, not all of our schools are fully grown and might only have one or two grade levels.

KIPP DC: KEY Academy middle school, grades 5-8

KIPP DC: AIM Academy middle school, grades 5-8

KIPP DC: WILL Academy middle school, grades 5-7 (will serve grades 5-8 during the 2009-2010 School Year)

KIPP DC: LEAP Academy early childhood school, grades Pre-K4 and Kindergarten (will serve grades Pre-K3 through K during the 2009-2010 School Year)

KIPP DC: Discover Academy early childhood school, opening in July 2009 with a Pre-K4 class

KIPP DC: Promise Academy elementary school, opening in July 2009 with a 1st grade class

KIPP DC: College Preparatory high school, opening in July 2009 with a 9th grade class

Compensation and Benefits

• Salaries are based on the DC Public Schools’ pay scale, with additional compensation for the extra teaching hours required by our program.
• KIPP DC offers 100% employer paid medical insurance and life insurance.
• Our benefits package also includes a 403b with employer matching after three years.
• Teachers will also be supported with a professional development stipend, a cell phone for student calls, and a laptop for lesson planning.

Application Process

Step 1 Click here to submit an online application, resume and cover letter. Step 2 If your application moves to the next level, a recruiting associate will contact you to conduct a phone interview. Step 3 If your application moves to the next level, a principal will contact you to schedule a formal interview and a practice teaching lesson, either at your current school, or at a KIPP DC school.