2026-27 INSPIRE Teacher Residency Fellowship

KIPP•Columbus, OH

19h

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 that prepare students for success in college, careers, and life. This 1-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 is designed to foster growth in areas such as lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional strategies, with guidance from mentor teachers and instructional coaches. Fellows will also engage with KIPP Columbus' Mission, Vision, and Values, preparing them to advance the mission of educational equity.

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.
Participate in increased opportunities to lead teach under the guidance and support of a mentor teacher.
Take on responsibilities within a structured and stable teaching environment.
Engage, invest in, and connect with KIPP Columbus’ Mission, Vision, Values, and the role of a teacher.
Advance the mission of KIPP Columbus and contribute to educational equity.