Quality teachers have a proven impact on student success. Maximize your impact by joining KIPP DC’s teacher training program. Through the Capital Teaching Residency, you’ll learn how to be a great teacher and advance educational equity.
Applications for the 2026–27 Capital Teaching Residency Program are now open! Apply below, and if you have any questions, please reach out to our Senior Talent Acquisition Associate.
The Capital Teaching Residency trains new teachers to maximize their impact inside early childhood, elementary, middle and high school classrooms at KIPP DC Public Schools.
With a full year of learning under a mentor teacher, unparalleled professional development, and a commitment to educational equity, the Capital Teaching Residency provides an alternative and accessible pathway to teaching careers. We are looking for residents who will have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by June 2026, all majors and career changers accepted!
By joining the Capital Teaching Residency you’ll be part of a network of educators who believe zip code should not determine opportunity for students.
Becoming a great teacher takes time. All majors and experience levels welcome as you’ll spend a year learning under a mentor teacher and getting the support, resources, and coaching that you need.
Learn from dynamic, dedicated, and experienced educators with ample resources and strong curriculum as you enhance your skills and perfect your craft. With the support of exceptional educators, KIPP alumni are on track to graduate from college at two times the national average.
Capital Teaching Residents have gone on to be KIPP DC Teacher of the Year (100+ of them!) and over 73% of alumni are still teaching or in school leadership. We don’t just develop teachers – we develop exceptional teachers.
Residents earn $52,000 during the first year with a pathway to roles in the second year with competitive pay including senior resident ($57,200) and lead teacher at KIPP DC (starts at $65,500). KIPP DC’s benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, voluntary and employer-paid benefits, including a 403(b) retirement account.
In addition to a competitive salary, KIPP DC also covers Resident teacher licensure costs, which are approximately $4,500.
To join the Capital Teaching Residency, you must first complete an online application. A member of our recruitment team will then reach out and follow the process outlined below. While we accept applications on a rolling basis, we highly encourage applicants to apply early as we fill positions throughout the year.
Online Application: Our application is quick! An upload of your resume, unofficial undergraduate transcript, and a few short answer questions. We encourage applicants to apply early as we fill most of our resident positions in the winter and early spring.
Initial Interview: We’ll connect with you via a 45-minute phone interview to learn more about you.
Performance Task: You’ll complete a performance task and references ahead of the final interview stage.
Final Interview: As the final step in the process, you’ll have the opportunity to interview with our school leaders.
Offer Extended: You’re a Capital Teaching Resident at KIPP DC and will join us for your start date in July 2026!
Opportunities to start earlier in our schools are possible depending on the time in the school year. During your phone interview, please ask your interviewer what immediate roles may be open.
As a resident, you will commit to growing your craft as a teacher for three years. Year one as a resident learning under a mentor, and years two and three as a senior resident or lead teacher at KIPP DC or one of our partner public charter schools.
We are looking for residents who will have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by June 2026, all majors accepted. This residency is for candidates without teaching experience or licensure in DC. Promising applicants are committed to our mission, work well with others, and have a growth mindset.
Residents earn $52,000 during the first year with a pathway to roles in the second year with competitive pay including senior resident ($57,200) and lead teacher at KIPP DC (starts at $65,500).
By joining the Capital Teaching Residency, you are committing to teaching for three years in Washington, DC. In their first year, all residents will work and train in a KIPP DC school. In their second and third year, residents can become teachers at KIPP DC or one of our partner public charter schools in DC.
We accept applicants from a wide range of past experiences and educational backgrounds. While we do not require previous experience working with students or studying education, experience working with students in some capacity is preferred. Volunteer and informal experiences are welcome. We are looking for applicants who are committed to growing, learning, and providing high quality education to our students.
Yes. Each year, approximately two-thirds of residents are placed as primary residents. Primary residents are placed in classrooms with students from pre-kindergarten through 4th grade in general elementary. The final third are secondary residents in middle and high school classrooms (5th through 12th grades) who train in ELA or mathematics.
We encourage you to apply to the resident application that most aligns with your grade level preference. Primary residents work in grades PreK3-4th grade and secondary residents work in grades 5th-12th. Through our interview process you will get to interview directly with schools.
While we accept applications on a rolling basis, we encourage all applicants to apply to the earliest possible deadline. We are actively filling our resident positions through the year.
