Middle School Math Teacher (26-27 SY)

KIPP DC•Washington, DC

2d•$65,500 - $98,880•Onsite

About The Position

Teachers at KIPP DC lead classrooms that are academically rigorous, identity-affirming, and grounded in strong relationships with students and families. As a Middle School Teacher at KIPP DC, you will plan and deliver high-quality instruction, build a strong and affirming classroom culture, and work closely with your team to support student learning and well-being. KIPP DC believes that all students have the right to joyful, challenging, and culturally responsive learning experiences. Teachers are core to that work. Middle School Teachers may be content-specialized (for example, English, math, science, social studies, or specialty electives). KIPP DC is a network of 22 schools educating over 7,500 students in grades PreK3-12, supported by 1,500 dedicated teachers, leaders, and staff. Our work is grounded in five pillars: Academic Excellence, Joy & Sense of Belonging, Highly Effective Teachers and Leaders, Safe, Structured, and Nurturing Learning Environments, and Commitment to College Readiness. Our Middle Schools include 6 schools in Washington, DC, serving grades 5th-8th. Our teachers, leaders, and student support teams work together to provide instruction that is rigorous, culturally responsive, and grounded in strong relationships with students and families. We believe classrooms should be academically challenging, joyful, and identity-affirming, and we support teachers through coaching, collaborative planning structures, and dedicated development time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Commitment to working with students from communities with limited access to high-quality educational opportunities
At least one year of teaching experience in a PreK3–12th grade school OR an education degree that included student teaching / residency with full-classroom responsibility
Teaching experience refers to serving as the teacher of record / lead instructor responsible for instruction and progress of an assigned class or section. It does not include paraprofessional work, substitute-only experience, internships without lead teaching responsibility, or daycare-only experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in the relevant content area
Demonstrated strength in the content area / grade band you are applying to teach
Experience teaching in an urban K–12 public school setting
Strong communication skills with families and caregivers, including culturally responsive partnership
Strong collaboration habits with teammates (planning, data analysis, shared ownership for student growth)

Responsibilities

Teach engaging, standards-aligned lessons informed by student data.
Build an inclusive, identity-affirming classroom culture where all students feel a sense of belonging.
Collaborate with grade-level and content teams to plan instruction, analyze data, and respond to student needs.
Communicate consistently and proactively with families.
Contribute to schoolwide culture and community.
Work collaboratively with peers and grow their leadership through opportunities like grade-level chair, fellowships, or school leadership development cohorts.
If applicable, mentor a Capital Teaching Resident by modeling excellent instruction, gradually releasing classroom responsibilities, and participating in weekly coaching and feedback.
Deliver core math and literacy instruction to the homeroom (for elementary roles).
Use student performance data to plan reteach, intervention, and enrichment.
Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, professional development sessions, and weekly planning/feedback meetings.
Implement coaching and feedback from school leaders, network content coaches, and lead teachers/grade-level chairs.
Perform duties (arrival, lunch, transitions, dismissal) as assigned.
Complete clerical tasks that support instruction and compliance, including student records, attendance, progress reports, and documentation related to IEP goals or interventions.
Support school events such as family-teacher conferences, open houses, field trips, and community events.