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KIPP Kansas City Public Schools is part of a nationwide network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory charter schools dedicated to preparing students in educationally underserved communities for success in college and life. Our strength as a region serves as a catalyst for empowerment, change, and hope.

Founded in 2007, KIPP Kansas City Public Schools began with KIPP Endeavor Academy, serving approximately 31 fifth-grade students. Today, we educate approximately 1,000 students from Pre-K through 12th grade, with our community continuing to expand. Together with families and communities, we strive to create joyful, academically excellent schools that equip students with the skills and confidence to pursue their chosen paths—whether college, career, or beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and contribute to a more just world.

Every member of the Team & Family at KIPP KC plays a critical role in ensuring our students are on the path toward college, career, and beyond. Our educators are passionate advocates for our students and families, working tirelessly to connect them with access to opportunity for lives of power and choice. As a Lead Teacher, you will deliver exceptional instruction and assess student growth. You are dedicated to constant learning and proactively provide academic and cultural support to your school and team. You are deeply committed to educational equity, building relationships with students and families so they are safe, seen, heard, and loved.

As a KIPP KC Public Schools Teacher, your core responsibilities include:

Instructional Delivery and Assessment

• Develop or internalize year-long Missouri State standards-based (or other curriculum-based), backwards-planned unit plans and lesson plans that meet all students’ learning needs

• Use assessment data to modify short and long-term plans in order to promote all students’ academic performance

• Embrace and incorporate feedback in the spirit of constant improvement

• Maintain accurate records, grade book, and data tracking systems

Academic and Cultural Support

• Assume personal responsibility for student achievement

• Collaborate with content and grade-level teams to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor

• Establish and maintain working relationships with students and families based on trust and respect

• Participate in the daily functions of the school such as morning, lunch, and afternoon supervisory duties

• Attend critical school events such as staff meetings, open houses, and student-led parent conferences

• Meet professional obligations including timeliness and consistency in meeting deadlines

• Exemplify the school cultural expectations

• Bachelor’s degree

• Valid Missouri Teaching license with required certification for subject and level assigned

• Relentless focus on results and a commitment to teamwork

• Deep commitment to educational equity and underserved communities

• Demonstrated knowledge of core subject area assigned

• Satisfactory outcome of a background check

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.