Job description

Job Description

In our early childhood academies, children grow academically, emotionally, and socially in environments rooted in inclusion and teamwork. KIPP DC gives its early childhood students a strong foundation in the core academic subjects through play-based learning instruction and an emphasis on developing the social and emotional skills necessary to succeed in school and life. Our teachers create joyful and equitable learning environments where our youngest students can thrive and develop a desire for learning. All early childhood instructional positions are exempt and report to the school leader.

The Instructional Assistant, who would work exclusively with classrooms educating students with special education needs, supports the classroom teacher in providing specialized instruction to students by making the curriculum and daily activities accessible for students. The Instructional Assistant works alongside the Lead Teacher in achieving educational objectives and is responsible for assisting our KIPP DC school family in all classroom duties, including but not limited to:

Why teach at KIPP DC Early Childhood Schools:

KIPP DC has six early childhood schools looking for excellent educators to join their teams. Here is what you can expect from our schools.

• Collaboration. Through ample planning time, grade level and content meetings, and development and wellness days, teachers work collaboratively with peers at their school and across our six early childhood schools.
• Growth. Instructional Assistants receive feedback and support from school leaders, grade-level chairs, and other teammates to improve their teaching craft. We also offer opportunities to grow into positions such as lead teacher or special educator.
• School culture. School culture at the early childhood school level is grounded in creating joyful, identity-affirming learning environments that produce extraordinary outcomes for all students.
• Highly competitive compensation and benefits. Our instructional salary scales are at the top of the DC market and affirm KIPP DC’s value of teachers as the cornerstone of schools.

KEY REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support the creation of environments and instructional opportunities that meet the needs of diverse learners

• Assists in preparation of materials for class, classroom activities, and assignments
• Shares responsibility during the school day for the supervision of students in all areas of the school
• Under the direction of the classroom teacher, provide academic supports to improve children's achievement of individual academic and behavioral goals in support of children's IEP goals
• Regularly observe students and take anecdotal notes to inform planning in the arrangement of small groups, classroom setup, integrations of students’ interests in learning activities, and subsequent assessments
• Assisting with arrival/dismissal support, cafeteria and hallway duty, etc.
• Works with the teacher in creating a classroom environment conducive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate teaching strategies.
• Communicate the individual children’s goals/progress to families and communicate ways in which the family can support the child at home
• Maintain confidentiality and treat all information about children and their families in strict confidence
• Establish positive relationships with colleagues, students, families and the community which reflect recognition of and respect for every individual

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree (Required)
• Experience working with 3, 4, or 5 year old students with special needs in a traditional or public charter school (Required)
• Commitment to working with communities that have historically had a lack of access to high quality educational choices/options (Required)
• Demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics in small group and 1:1 instruction.
• Must be energetic, reliable, flexible and integrity driven
• Strong communication skills in order to ensure effective, positive interactions with their teaching team, staff, families, and children

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

​​KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against, or tolerate discrimination against, employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race; color; national origin; immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal, DC, state, or local law); religion; sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions); age; physical or mental disability; medical condition; sexual orientation; gender (including gender identity or expression); marital status (including domestic partnership status); genetic information; political affiliation; pregnancy; family responsibilities; personal appearance; veteran status; uniform service member status; status of being unemployed; status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking; matriculation; or any other protected class under federal, state, DC, or local law.

Click here or here to review KIPP DC’s non-discrimination policy and KIPP DC’s Title IX Coordinator’s contact information.

KIPP DC requires all staff to provide proof that they are up to date on their COVID-19 vaccine (meaning they have received a full course of a COVID vaccine and receive a booster, when they are eligible) or obtain approval for exemption due to medical or religious reasons before beginning employment. New hires who have not received all doses of a COVID vaccine, who are eligible for a booster but have not received it, or who are awaiting approval for exemption will not be able to begin employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $53,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
We have a staff vaccine mandate, require optional mask wearing, and have consistent testing for students and staff.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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