2026-27 INSPIRE Teacher Residency Fellowship

KIPP•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The INSPIRE (New Teacher) Fellowship at KIPP Columbus equips and empowers aspiring teachers with the knowledge, skills, and mindsets necessary to develop into highly effective educators. This one-year program provides hands-on teaching experience, unparalleled coaching, professional development, and a commitment to educational equity. Fellows will train in a transformational KIPP Columbus school, learning from dynamic, experienced educators with ample resources and a strong curriculum. The program aims to prepare students for success in college, careers, and life, with past Fellows becoming Teachers of the Year, school leaders, and advocates for educational equity. Fellows from all majors and experience levels are accepted.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Willingness to pursue a teaching license through the state of Ohio
Belief that outstanding school leaders, staff, and teachers can achieve excellent outcomes for all students.
Ability to persevere with a sense of optimism, strong problem solving skills, and desire to learn and grow in a collaborative professional learning community.
Willingness, and commitment, to go above and beyond to prove the possible with students.
Ability to multi-task and work within an ambiguous, fast-moving, start-up environment, while driving toward clarity and solutions.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Extreme flexibility, with a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit to accommodate high levels of responsibility and multiple priorities.
Model the values of KIPP Columbus (Imagine, Navigate, Seek, Persevere, Integrity, Responsibility, and Empathy).

Responsibilities

Engage in deliberate practice through professional development focused on lesson planning and classroom management.
Take part in increased opportunities to lead teach under the guidance and support of a mentor teacher.
Participate in individualized and responsive observation-feedback meetings with an instructional coach.
Engage, invest in, and connect with KIPP Columbus’ Mission, Vision, Values, and the role of a teacher within the community.