In House Substitute Teacher – Virtual Learning Program

KIPP DC

. Provide virtual class coverage across grade levels and content areas when teachers or staff are absent .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $45,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in virtual classroom management, student engagement strategies, and effective communication in a digital environment. Capable of providing academic support and intervention while utilizing educational technology tools to enhance learning outcomes.

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Google Classroom ProficiencyVirtual Meeting ManagementStudent Engagement MonitoringCommunication SkillsFlexibility in Instructional Support

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Hard Skills

Reading Instruction SupportWriting Instruction SupportMathematics Instruction SupportAttendance TrackingTechnology Troubleshooting

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementIndependent WorkAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Google WorkspaceZoomGoGuardianVirtual Learning PlatformsDigital Communication Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

Virtual LearningK-12 EducationStudent SupportInstructional AideSubstitute Teaching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide virtual class coverage across grade levels and content areas when teachers or staff are absent
Internalize, adapt, and deliver standards-aligned lessons, materials, and assignments
Maintain classroom routines, schoolwide expectations, pacing, and student accountability
Launch and manage virtual class meetings, including admitting students, monitoring participation, chat, screen sharing, and breakout rooms
Use split-screen and multi-window workflows to present content, monitor participation, review work, communicate, and access instructional platforms
Monitor student engagement and device activity using approved systems such as GoGuardian
Take and communicate attendance and participation information
Provide handoff information to returning teachers
Troubleshoot and escalate student technology and access issues
Provide small-group instruction, intervention, reteaching, skill practice, and academic support
Provide one-to-one support for academic tasks, organization, executive functioning, technology navigation, assignment completion, and re-engagement
Support students using Google Classroom, instructional materials, assignments, calendars, links, and digital resources
Reinforce virtual-learning expectations and support completion of required learning artifacts
Help students prioritize and complete missing or incomplete work without doing the work for them
Collect and communicate student progress, engagement, and intervention information
Conduct attendance outreach through phone calls, messages, and follow-up
Partner with families to address barriers to virtual attendance and engagement
Document attendance and student/family communication in school systems
Follow up with absent, late, disengaged, or technologically challenged students
Support re-entry and re-engagement after absences or technology interruptions
Build relationships with students, families, teachers, and teammates
Establish a warm, structured virtual presence and uphold consistent expectations
Use proactive redirection and virtual de-escalation strategies
Maintain confidentiality and model professional digital communication
Attend staff meetings, professional development, planning meetings, coaching, and feedback sessions
Implement feedback and adjust practice to student and school needs
Work from the designated office/workspace two days per week and remotely on remaining scheduled workdays
Support field trips, in-person student and family events, testing, celebrations, open houses, and other schoolwide programming
Assist with preparation, supervision, student support, logistics, and transitions during in-person programming
Complete other instructional and operational responsibilities for Innovate Virtual Academy

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED
Commitment to working with students from communities with limited access to high-quality educational opportunities
Knowledge of and ability to support reading, writing, and mathematics instruction
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively in a virtual environment
Flexibility to shift between substitute coverage, small-group instruction, one-to-one support, attendance outreach, and operational needs
Proficiency with Google Workspace/Google Suite, including Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms, Drive, Calendar, and Gmail
Proficiency with Google Classroom
Proficiency with Zoom and/or comparable virtual-meeting platforms
Ability to use split screens, multiple browser windows/tabs, and multiple digital platforms simultaneously
Working knowledge of GoGuardian or comparable student monitoring systems
Ability to monitor student cameras, chat, participation, instructional content, and student work simultaneously
Ability to troubleshoot common login, link, permission, audio/video, browser, Google Classroom, and student-facing technology issues
Ability to learn new technology systems quickly and follow digital privacy, student data, and responsible technology expectations
Reliable internet connectivity and an appropriate professional workspace for virtual workdays
Strong organization, time management, follow-through, and ability to work independently
Ability to remain at a computer workstation and monitor virtual instruction for extended periods
Ability to participate in required in-person activities, including field trips, testing, student events, and community events
Preferred: Bachelor's degree
Preferred: Previous experience as an In House Substitute, substitute teacher, instructional aide, interventionist, or similar student-support role
Preferred: Experience in virtual, blended, technology-rich, or urban K-12 public school settings
Preferred: Experience with GoGuardian, Google Classroom, Google Workspace, Zoom, and other educational technology platforms

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Various voluntary benefits
Employer-paid short-term disability
Employer-paid long-term disability
Employer-paid life insurance
Employer-paid One Medical membership
403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution
403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer match, vesting after three years
Up to 15 paid time off days
Up to 10 paid sick days
12 paid holidays
Potential opportunity to interview for or be offered Capital Teaching Resident, Lead Teacher, or another role after the one-year position