Quality teachers have a proven impact on student success. Maximize your impact by joining KIPP DC’s teacher training program. Through the Capital Teaching Residency, you’ll learn how to be a great teacher and advance educational equity. MissionThe Capital Teaching Residency equips and empowers aspiring teachers with the knowledge, skills, and mindsets necessary to develop into highly effective educators that prepare students for success in college, careers, and life. Through hands-on teaching experience, unparalleled coaching, professional development, and a commitment to educational equity, the Capital Teaching Residency provides an alternative and accessible pathway to certification and career opportunities. Why Join the Capital Teaching ResidencyImpact Educational EquityAll students deserve choice-filled lives. We believe schools and teachers committed to a joyful and identity-affirming education are vital to this mission. As a Capital Teaching Resident, you’ll help deliver a more equitable education for all. Start with SupportBecoming a great teacher takes time. Spend a year learning under a mentor teacher and getting the support, resources, and coaching you need to be successful in the classroom. Residents from all majors and experience levels are accepted. Learn in Award-Winning SchoolsYou’ll train in a transformational KIPP DC school led by a diverse group of administrators, teachers, and staff. As you perfect your craft, you will learn from dynamic, experienced educators with ample resources and a strong curriculum. Become a Teacher LeaderCapital Teaching Residents have gone on to be Teachers of the Year, school leaders, and advocates for educational equity. 70% of alumni are still teaching or in school leadership after four years. We don’t just develop teachers—we develop great teachers. Additional BenefitsResidents’ annual salary is $45,000 with a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance. Residents also receive a 3% employer match and contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan. If you move into a lead teaching role you move onto our lead teaching salary scale that begins at $60,500. Residents teacher licensure costs, which are approximately $4,500, are covered by KIPP DC. Middle and high school Residents earn a master’s degree in teaching. Connect With Us
Capital Teaching Residency PositionsHow to ApplyTo join the Capital Teaching Residency, you must first complete an online application. A member of our recruitment team will then reach out and follow the process outlined below. While we accept applications on a rolling basis, we highly encourage applicants to apply early as we fill positions throughout the year. To learn more about the exact dates associated with each deadline, visit our FAQs. Next Application Deadline: Tuesday, January 17 2023Apply Now Application Process DetailsOnline Application: Our application is quick! An upload of your resume, unofficial undergraduate transcript, and a few short answer questions. While we have application deadlines outlined below, we encourage applicants to apply early as we fill most of our resident positions in the winter and early spring. Initial Interview: We’ll connect with you via phone or video (your choice) for a 30-minute interview to learn more about you. Final Interview Prep Session: We offer a session for all candidates invited to the final interview to give tips and tricks so you ace the interview! Virtual Final Interview: You’ll submit a performance task and references to confirm your place at the final interview and then get the chance to meet our school leaders virtually. Offer Extended: You’re a Capital Teaching Resident at KIPP DC! What We Look ForBachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by June 2023, all majors accepted A belief that given the right supports, all students can achieve their goals 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 Quickly and positively accepts and adapts to new responsibilities Commitment to teaching for the three years of the program Frequently Asked Questions
What are the alternative ways of teaching?50 Alternatives To Lecturing. Self-directed learning.. Learning through play.. Scenario-based learning.. Game-based learning.. Project-based learning.. Peer-to-Peer instruction.. School-to-school instruction (using Skype in the classroom, for example). Learning through projects.. Which of the following statements is true about teaching as a profession in the United States till the 1900's?Which of the following statements is true about teaching as a profession in the United States till the 1900s? It was viewed mostly as a form of temporary employment. Horace Mann helped establish the first: state-supported normal school.
What are the five components of teachers knowledge that must have according to Elbaz?In her classical study, Elbaz (1981, 1983) defined five broad domains of teacher practical knowledge and outlined that knowledge of self, the milieu of teaching, subject matter, curriculum development and instruction is necessary for teachers to act competently in their work.
What is the evidence that you were students are doing quite well in their educational performance?What is the evidence that U.S. students are actually doing quite well in their educational performance? In recent years SAT reading and mathematics scores have reached an all-time high. Horace Mann helped establish the first: state-supported normal school.
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