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.
Mission
The 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 Residency
Impact Educational Equity
All 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 Support
Becoming 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 Schools
You’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 Leader
Capital 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 Benefits
Residents’ 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.
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Capital Teaching Residency Positions
How to Apply
To 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 2023
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Application Process Details
Online 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 For
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by June 2023, all majors accepted
(2.75 GPA or higher required for secondary applicants)
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
We are looking for residents who will have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by June 2023, all majors accepted. This residency is for candidates without teaching experience or licensure in DC. Promising applicants are committed to our mission, work well with others, and have a growth mindset. Secondary residents are required to have a 2.75 GPA to be eligible for admission to Relay Graduate School of Education.
Residents receive a salary of $45,000. Once Residents move into a Lead Teacher role, they move onto our lead teacher salary scale which starts $60,500. Residents may also join partner public charter schools.
By joining the Capital Teaching Residency, you are committing to teaching for three years in Washington, DC. In their first year, all residents will work and train in a KIPP DC school. In their second and third year, residents can become teachers at KIPP DC or one of our partner public charter schools in DC.
We accept applicants from a wide range of past experiences and educational backgrounds. Whether or not you have past experience working with students or studying education, we are looking for applicants who are committed to growing, learning, and providing high quality education to our students.
Yes. Each year, approximately two-thirds of residents are placed as primary residents. Primary residents are placed in classrooms with students from prekindergarten through fourth grade in general elementary. The final third are secondary residents in middle and high school classrooms who train in English, math, social studies, or science.
We encourage you to apply to the resident application that most aligns with your grade level preference. Primary residents work in grades PreK3-4th grade and secondary residents work in grades 5th-12th. Through our interview process you will get to interview directly with schools.
While we accept applications on a rolling basis, we encourage all applicants to apply to the earliest possible deadline. We are actively filling our resident positions through the year.
Apply ByAttend Virtual InterviewTeaching Offer Made Monday, October 17 November 2 - Primary
November 4 - SecondaryFriday, November 18 Monday, November 21 December 6 - Primary
December 8 - SecondaryThursday, December 22 Tuesday, January 17 January 24 - Primary
January 26 - SecondaryFriday, February 3 Monday, February 13 March 7 - Primary
March 9 - SecondaryFriday, March 17 Monday, March 20 April 4 - Primary
April 6 - SecondaryFriday, April 21 Tuesday, April 18 April 25 - Primary
April 27 - SecondaryFriday, May 12 Monday, May 15 - Final deadline! May 30- Primary
May 31- SecondaryFriday, June 16 To earn a Master of Arts in Teaching degree, at no cost you must complete all three years of the secondary Capital Teaching Residency commitment. Year two tuition is paid out-of-pocket and individuals will have the opportunity to secure federal loans or set up a payment plan. Upon successful completion of the three-year commitment, year two tuition costs will be reimbursed by KIPP DC.