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Program Intern, Knowledge & Learning Team (Summer 2026)

CompanyKIPP DC
LocationWashington
Work ModeOn Site
PostedDecember 19, 2025
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Knowledge & Learning Team Intern supports the team by ensuring program compliance, data tracking, and organization of professional development sessions. Responsibilities also include managing participant data and providing logistical support for events.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
1071
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
30 hours
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About The Company
At KIPP DC schools, students develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become Washington DC’s next generation of leaders. Equipped with a KIPP DC education, our alumni are empowered to be successful in college, careers, and life. KIPP DC schools educate and support students in the District of Columbia who have historically had limited access to quality educational options. We are grounded in a commitment to excellence, equity, and justice. In partnership with families, we approach our work with a set of core beliefs: We believe all students have the right to rigorous, relevant, and joyful learning experiences led by exceptionally talented educators who promote student achievement and a sense of belonging. We believe students and alumni best succeed when surrounded by a community of champions and advocates. We believe communities thrive when our public school systems are diverse, ambitious, purposeful, and unwavering in their focus on what is best for students. KIPP DC educates 6,800 students at 18 schools on seven campuses in the District of Columbia.
About the Role

Program Intern, Knowledge & Learning Team
 

Job Summary
The Intern role is an integral part of the Knowledge & Learning team, ensuring Knowledge & Learning programs are supported and run smoothly. The position has an hourly wage of $18.00, up to 30 hours per week. The intern will gain valuable experience in the field of education and contribute to the success of KIPP DC's mission. This is a summer intern role that runs for 9 weeks (June 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026), based on KIPP DC campuses with an anticipated start date of June 1st, 2026.


About KIPP DC

For 25 years, KIPP DC has partnered with students, families, and the community to create joyful, academically excellent schools across the nation’s capital. Today, our network of 22 schools educate more than 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–which ensure every student is equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue success in college, careers, and beyond. Our schools combine high expectations with joyful, affirming environments that nurture academic success and personal growth for students and staff alike.

As part of the national KIPP network, we share best practices and innovations while maintaining deep roots in Washington, D.C. Together, we strive toward a future without limits for our students, alumni, and community.


About the team
The Knowledge and Learning team, housed under the larger Academics team, leads the preparation and execution of high-quality ongoing professional development for resident teachers, new teachers, special educators, and new school leaders. Knowledge and Learning Team programming provides opportunities for support through year-long cohort experiences and coaching in the early stages of teacher and leader careers. Participants in K&L programs receive development through in-person or online classes, direct coaching in schools, and collaboration with peers in cohort settings.

About the Role
The Knowledge & Learning Team Intern plays a critical role in supporting our team in a variety of ways. Responsibilities include program compliance and data tracking, use of Excel and Google Drive documents/spreadsheets, program organization, and targeted analysis of certification data to improve program outcomes. The Knowledge & Learning Team Intern will also support the preparation and execution of high-quality ongoing professional development for teachers and leaders across KIPP DC. This is non-exempt position and will report to the Director of New Teacher Support.

Location and Type of Work
As a headquarters team that is focused on being responsive to our schools and meeting the needs of our students and families, we approach our work in a way that reflects these priorities. Schools operate in person and our students and families rely on us for in-person support, and this position will regularly provide on-site support to school teams, frequently partner with other headquarters teams, or regularly work in multiple locations. Because of the nature of the work, this role allows for occasional flexibility. This role will have approximately 20% flexibility to work remotely.  (1-2 days a week remote, with potential with being fully in-person as support for professional development toward the end of the programming.)

Responsibilities

Provide logistical support for Professional Development (50%)

  • Collect participant data regarding attendance, participation and assignments
  • Create and manage session materials including documents, digital files, supplies, etc. 
  • Manage Zoom and/or Google Meet tech features such as waiting rooms, chat rooms, and breakout rooms
  • Support facilitator and individual participants with in-the-moment technical needs
  • Research best practice for teacher and leader development

Manage teacher and leader feedback (20%)

  • Support creation of feedback collection systems
  • Analyze and summarize trends
  • Report data analysis to program leads

Manage program databases (20%)

  • Input key information for program design and organization
  • Contribute to development of databases for usability and efficiency

Support Knowledge & Learning team events (10%)

  • Support with event preparation and execution

Requirements & Preferences

Required Qualifications:

  • High school degree
  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program or recently graduated from an undergraduate program
  • Organized and detail-oriented with strong adherence to deadlines and timelines
  • Strong writing and communication skills
  • Punctual and reliable with strong attendance
  • Basic proficiency in the Google Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Willingness and desire to learn; team player with a positive and collaborative attitude
  • Willingness to take initiative; belief that no job is too big or too small; customer-service oriented perspective

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to occasionally lift/move heavy program items
  • Ability to stand for periods of time
  • Ability to travel across KIPP DC schools to help support summer professional development sessions
  • Flexibility to work outside normal business hours or weekends for Knowledge & Learning program events


Demonstrated Excellence in the Following Areas: 

  • Commitment to Students and Schools: Demonstrates commitment to education reform, believing in every child's potential for success and prioritizing students, schools, and the essential role of families.
  • Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving: Finds creative solutions to challenges that achieve broader goals of team and organization.
  • Project Management: Sets a high bar for own work and supports others to achieve desired team outcomes.
  • Communications and Influence:  Demonstrates adept communication skills and influence to advance work by adjusting content and style. 
  • Teamwork: Contributes to  a supportive team culture, fostering diverse work styles and maintaining a high performance standard. 
  • Trust and Collaboration: Establishes and nurtures effective relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders to support the best outcomes for our work.
  • Cultural Humility: Advances KIPP DC’s commitment to anti-racism by creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all stakeholders.
  • Continuous Learning: Commits to continuous learning through feedback, self reflection, humility, and action.

Benefits & Compensation

The KIPP DC summer internship program offers a competitive hourly wage of $18.00, allowing you to gain valuable experience while earning a decent income. Interns are eligible to work up to 30 hours per week, providing flexibility to balance your work and personal life. 

Please note that the program will follow the KIPP DC HDQ holiday calendar which includes two unpaid holidays: Juneteenth (June 19) and the 4th of July observation (July 3), giving you time to celebrate and recharge.

Equal Employment 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 of victim a survivor 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.

Please Note: If you encounter difficulties submitting your application or fail to receive a confirmation email after applying, kindly reach out to Danica Cunningham at danica.cunningham@kippdc.org. Please include your name, resume, and specify the role you are applying for in your email. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Key Skills
OrganizedDetail-OrientedStrong Writing SkillsCommunication SkillsProficiency in Google SuiteData AnalysisTechnical SupportProgram OrganizationResearchFeedback ManagementProject ManagementTeam CollaborationCustomer Service OrientationInitiativeFlexibilityCommitment to Education
Categories
EducationHuman ResourcesAdministrative