In House Substitute Teacher - Virtual Learning Program

KIPP DC • Washington, DC

1d • $45,000 - $45,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Virtual In House Substitute Teacher is a one-year, school-based role designed specifically to support Innovate Virtual Academy's online instructional model. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide seamless virtual class coverage when a teacher or staff member is absent so students experience continuity of instruction, routines, expectations, and academic support. When class coverage is not needed, the Virtual In House Substitute remains an active instructional and operational member of the school team. The substitute provides targeted small-group and one-to-one student support, assists with attendance and family outreach, supports student engagement and intervention needs, and participates in in-person field trips, testing, school events, and other community-building experiences. Because instruction occurs virtually, this role requires significantly more than traditional substitute coverage. The person in this position must be able to confidently enter and manage virtual classrooms, navigate multiple digital systems simultaneously, monitor student participation and device activity, troubleshoot common technology issues, and communicate effectively with students, families, teachers, and school leaders across digital platforms. This position continues through the end of the 2026-27 school year. At the end of the school year, In House Substitute Teachers may interview for or be offered the role of Capital Teaching Resident, Lead Teacher, or another role at their school or another KIPP DC school. As this is a one-year role, a position for the following school year is not guaranteed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Commitment to working with students from communities with limited access to high-quality educational opportunities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to support reading, writing, and mathematics instruction.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with students, families, and colleagues.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and communicate effectively in a virtual environment.
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to shift quickly between substitute coverage, small-group instruction, one-to-one student support, attendance outreach, and operational needs.
• Demonstrated proficiency with the core technology competencies listed above.
• Strong organization, time management, follow-through, and ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Strong foundational understanding of educational technology and virtual-learning systems.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace/Google Suite, including Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms, Drive, Calendar, Gmail, and related collaboration tools.
• Proficiency with Google Classroom, including locating and posting materials, accessing assignments, reviewing student submissions, and supporting students with platform navigation.
• Proficiency with Zoom and/or comparable virtual-meeting platforms, including screen sharing, chat, participant management, breakout rooms, and other classroom-management functions.
• Ability to effectively use split screens, multiple browser windows/tabs, and multiple digital platforms at the same time while maintaining awareness of student engagement.
• Working knowledge of GoGuardian or comparable student monitoring systems, with the ability to learn school-specific monitoring procedures quickly.
• Ability to monitor student cameras, chat, participation, instructional content, and student work simultaneously in a virtual classroom.
• Ability to troubleshoot common issues involving logins, links, permissions, audio/video, browser navigation, Google Classroom, and other student-facing technology.
• Ability to learn new technology systems quickly and follow school expectations for digital privacy, student data, and responsible technology use.
• Reliable internet connectivity and an appropriate professional workspace for virtual workdays, consistent with KIPP DC requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• Previous experience as an In House Substitute, substitute teacher, instructional aide, interventionist, or similar student-support role.
• Experience teaching or supporting students in a virtual, blended, or technology-rich learning environment.
• Experience in an urban K-12 public school setting.
• Experience with GoGuardian, Google Classroom, Google Workspace, Zoom, and other educational technology platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide virtual class coverage across grade levels and content areas when teachers or staff members are absent.
• Internalize, adapt, and deliver standards-aligned lessons, materials, and assignments provided by the classroom teacher or school team.
• Maintain established classroom routines, schoolwide expectations, pacing, and student accountability during coverage.
• Launch and manage virtual class meetings, including admitting students, monitoring participation, using chat and screen-sharing functions, supporting breakout rooms, and maintaining an organized virtual learning environment.
• Use split-screen and multi-window workflows to simultaneously present instructional content, monitor student cameras and participation, review student work, communicate through chat, and access required instructional platforms.
• Monitor student engagement and, when applicable, student device activity through school-approved monitoring systems such as GoGuardian.
• Take and communicate accurate attendance and participation information during class coverage.
• Provide clear handoff information to the returning teacher regarding attendance, student engagement, completed work, concerns, and needed follow-up.
• Troubleshoot common student technology and access issues and escalate concerns through established school systems when additional support is needed.
• When coverage is not required, provide purposeful small-group instruction, intervention, reteaching, skill practice, and academic support based on teacher and school-leader direction.
• Provide one-to-one support to students who need additional assistance with academic tasks, organization, executive functioning, technology navigation, assignment completion, or re-engagement.
• Support students in accessing Google Classroom, instructional materials, assignments, calendars, links, and other digital learning resources.
• Reinforce schoolwide virtual-learning expectations, including attendance, punctuality, active participation, appropriate use of chat, camera expectations, and completion of required learning artifacts.
• Support students with missing or incomplete work by helping them identify priorities, locate assignments, understand directions, and create a plan for completion without completing work for the student.
• Collect and communicate relevant student progress, engagement, or intervention information to teachers and school leaders.
• Support daily and targeted attendance outreach, including phone calls, messages, and follow-up with students and families as assigned.
• Partner with families in a professional, warm, culturally responsive manner to problem-solve barriers to virtual attendance and engagement.
• Document attendance outreach and student/family communication in designated school systems.
• Follow up with students who are absent, late, disengaged, or experiencing difficulty accessing class and communicate concerns to the appropriate team member.
• Support re-entry and re-engagement so students can return to instruction quickly after an absence or technology interruption.
• Demonstrate commitment to KIPP DC's mission and to creating a joyful, affirming, academically rigorous virtual learning environment.
• Build trusting relationships with students, families, teachers, and teammates across virtual and in-person settings.
• Establish a warm, structured virtual presence and uphold consistent expectations across classes.
• Use proactive redirection and de-escalation strategies appropriate for a virtual environment.
• Maintain confidentiality and treat all student and family information with strict confidence.
• Model professional digital communication and appropriate online behavior.
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, professional development, planning meetings, and coaching/feedback sessions.
• Implement feedback from school leaders, coaches, and teachers and adjust practice quickly in response to student and school needs.
• Report to the designated office/workspace two days per week and maintain a professional, instruction-ready remote workspace on virtual workdays.
• Attend and actively support field trips, in-person student events, family events, testing, celebrations, open houses, and other schoolwide programming as assigned.
• Assist with preparation, supervision, student support, logistics, and transitions during in-person programming.
• Complete other instructional and operational responsibilities aligned to the needs of Innovate Virtual Academy.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• various voluntary benefits
• employer-paid benefits such as short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and a membership to One Medical
• 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years
• up to 15 paid time off days
• up to 10 paid sick days
• 12 paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED