Professional Development

Grow Your Career at KIPP NYC!

At KIPP NYC, professional development isn’t a moment, it’s a movement. From your first day to every day forward, we’re committed to helping you grow as an educator and leader.

“I chose to work at KIPP NYC because it values equity, community, and putting students at the center of everything. I am proud to be part of a team that cares about both strong academics and supporting students’ social and emotional growth.“

Rabab

Kindergarten Teacher and Grade Team Lead

Your Growth, Supported

Four Pillars of Professional Development

Our educators’ growth is guided by four core commitments: strong coaching relationships, data-driven instruction, intentional learning communities, and the collective strength of our national KIPP network. Together, these pillars ensure that every team member is supported, challenged, and inspired to deliver life-changing learning for students.

Growth Through Weekly Coaching

The foundation of our growth is the teacher-coach relationship. Every week, you’ll meet one-on-one with an instructional coach to reflect on lessons, analyze student data, strengthen classroom culture, and explore professional curiosities. Our dedicated Teaching Learning Support (TLS) team ensures you have the resources to drive student achievement.

Using Data to Drive Instruction

We believe data tells a story of student growth, success, and opportunity. It drives our instruction to meet individual needs better. To make this work meaningful, dedicated Data Days throughout the year give teachers time to analyze results, share insights, and collaboratively refine their methods.

A Culture of Continuous Learning

We kick off each year with a full week of Professional Development to dive into curriculum, share best practices, and immerse new staff in the vibrant KIPP culture. Throughout the year, teachers gather monthly for regional professional development PD focused on targeted training, deliberate practice, and collaborative conversation.

Strength in Our National Network

As part of a national network of 279 schools, we leverage the experience of thousands of colleagues and benefit from the research and support of the KIPP Foundation. Our teachers also have access to KIPP Share, an online platform where network staff share lessons, resources, and tools to make planning and teaching more efficient.

Your Leadership Pathway

From Professional Growth to Leadership Pathways

At KIPP NYC, professional development doesn’t stop at great teaching—it grows into great leadership. The same pillars that ground your development as an educator also power how we develop school leaders. For those ready to expand their impact beyond the classroom, KIPP NYC offers a clear pathway of leadership programs. These programs equip educators to lead teams, shape school-wide systems, and grow into future school leaders and principals. Each pathway includes targeted coaching, hands-on leadership experience, and a supportive cohort, ensuring leaders are prepared, confident, and ready to make an immediate impact.

Program

Duration

Experience Required

Who This is For

Associate
Teacher

1-2 Years

Entry Level

Career changers, recent graduates, or educators seeking NYS certification

Emerging
Leaders

1 Year

Project Leadership

For KIPP NYC educators who have led initiatives or committees

Leader Fellows

1 Year

2+ Years Team Leadership

For KIPP NYC educators who are assistant principals, deans, or instructional coaches with 2+ years leadership

Principal in
Residence

2 Years

School Leadership Experience

For KIPP NYC educators who are assistant principals or leaders ready for principal roles

Program

Associate Teacher

OPEN TO EXTERNAL APPLICANTS

Associate Teacher

A hands-on entry into teaching. Associate Teachers work alongside lead teachers, receive coaching and mentorship, and can pursue a fully funded master’s degree leading to NYS certification while building a path toward future lead teaching roles.

“What I love most about the AT program at KIPP NYC is the incredible support it provides. Having the opportunity to lead my own classes while working alongside a mentor teacher who truly guides and believes in me has made this experience both empowering and inspiring.”

-Natalie, Associate Teacher

OPEN TO KIPP EMPLOYEES

Emerging Leaders

“KIPP NYC’s mission is to develop the person holistically, which is directly aligned with my ethics. As a Harlem native, I was looking for a network that embodied all of the principles that were instilled in me as I was raised and educated in the neighborhood. When I interviewed at KIPP, I knew it would become my teaching home!”

-Shanika, Emerging Leader

OPEN TO KIPP EMPLOYEES

Leader Fellows

For leaders with at least two years of team leadership experience. This program develops school-wide leadership through coaching, hands-on experience, and structured development, preparing leaders to manage teams, coach instruction, and lead systems across a school.

“KIPP NYC invests deeply in its staff by providing clear, supportive pathways for leadership growth. As a proud participant in the Emerging Leader and now the Leader Fellows Programs, I’ve strengthened my ability to lead through others, coach effectively, and build systems that drive lasting impact. The experience has transformed my journey as a leader who inspires students and staff.”
-Matthew, Leader Fellow

OPEN TO EXPERIENCED KIPP LEADERS

Principal in Residence

A two-year residency preparing future principals to lead a KIPP school, through full-time school leadership experience, targeted coaching, and professional development. Year 1 builds foundational leadership; Year 2 advances into strategic decision-making, change management, and running school-wide systems.

“I choose to lead at KIPP NYC as a Principal in Residence because the core values are not just stated but lived, supported by a daily variety, thoughtful professional development, and a brilliant, passionate network of people who inspire the work every day.”
-Javetta Pierce, Principal in Residence

Ready to Grow Your Impact?

Join a community of 1,100+ educators committed to life-changing learning and continuous growth.