Middle School In House Substitute Teacher (26-27 SY)

KIPP DC • Washington, DC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The In House Substitute Teacher position is a one-year role that supports classroom instruction by providing class coverage when teachers are absent and assisting the lead teacher with instruction and classroom management when coverage is not needed. 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 the In House Substitute Teacher role is a one year role, a position for the following school year is not guaranteed.

This is an in-person, school-based instructional role located at a KIPP DC campus in Washington, DC. KIPP DC schools serve students and families in person, and this position requires daily on-site presence to deliver instruction, provide student support, collaborate with teammates, and engage with families.

In House Substitutes support classroom instruction during the student day (generally 8:00 am to 3:30 pm). In House Substitute work hours are typically 7:30 am to 5:00 pm two days per week, and 7:30 am to 4:00 pm three days per week, to allow for duties, collaboration, and professional development.

Requirements

• Completed 60 college credit hours or more in lieu of a conferred degree
• Commitment to working with students from communities with limited access to high-quality educational opportunities
• Demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to assist reading, writing, and mathematics instruction
• Strong communication skills with families and caregivers, including culturally responsive partnership
• Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to new tasks

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors Degree
• Experience as an In House Substitute
• Experience in an urban K–12 public school setting

Responsibilities

• Build Strong Relationships and Classroom Culture (approx. 30 percent): Demonstrate commitment to KIPP DC’s mission, with a focus on excellence, equity, and antiracist practice. Build trusting, affirming relationships with students, families, and teammates. Maintain confidentiality and treat all information about children and their families in strict confidence. Deescalate student behaviors using a variety of strategies.
• Instructional Support (approx. 40 percent): Internalize, adapt, and deliver high-quality, standards-aligned lessons provided by the school or lead teacher. Demonstrate flexibility to teach across grade levels and subjects.
• Professional Collaboration, Development, and Feedback (approx. 20 percent): Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, professional development sessions, and weekly planning/feedback meetings. Implement coaching and feedback from school leaders, coaches, and lead teachers/grade-level chairs. Conduct purposeful observations of excellent lead teachers.
• Schoolwide Duties & Operational Expectations (approx. 10 percent): Assist children with personal hygiene, toileting, meals, and other daily activities when applicable. Fulfill the standards of professionalism, including appropriate dress, attendance, and timeliness. Perform duties (arrival, lunch, transitions, dismissal) as assigned. Support school events such as family-teacher conferences, open houses, field trips, and community events.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurances
• 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: Associate degree