SY 2627 Middle School PBL Research and Writing Teacher

Position Overview:

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 Middle School PBL Research and Writing 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.

Key Responsibilities:

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

Project Based Learning Research and Writing

• Develop and implement Missouri State standards-aligned writing units driven by open-ended Driving Questions such as How can we create a simulation of a civilization or How can we design a math escape room
• Lead students through the research and publication process for diverse products including student-written newsletters lab-style water purification reports and engineering analysis papers for model bridge testing.
• Serve as a passionate advocate by connecting student projects to real-world contexts such as drafting persuasive essays on sustainable energy or creating marketing plans and profit reports for student-led business ventures.
• Provide support structures including timelines rubrics and digital toolsto help students maintain portfolios that document their sustained inquiry data collection and evidence-based design improvements.
• Foster 21st-century skills by facilitating group writing tasks peer critique and revision cycles ensuring students develop the communication and teamwork necessary for success in college and beyond.
• Curate opportunities for students to present their findings to authentic audiences through classroom galleries video demonstrations and community showcases while building routines for daily journal reflections on the learning process.

Real World Learning

• Deliver high-quality rigorous instruction directly connected to authentic real-world learning experiences that promote college persistence career exploration and workforce readiness for all KIPPsters.
• Lead and facilitate transformative student experiences including class-connected projects professional mentorships internships and shadowing opportunities that bridge the classroom and the community.
• Teach a minimum of one to two courses explicitly aligned with KIPP KCs Real-World Learning initiatives consistently integrating applied learning and interdisciplinary cognitive skills into daily instruction.
• Actively collaborate with students staff and regional industry partners to design meaningful learning experiences that provide students with professional exposure and measurable real-world outcomes.
• Organize and lead quarterly RWL Showcases at each grade level providing a platform for KIPPsters to demonstrate their mastery present their projects to community partners and celebrate applied learning growth.
• Use student performance data and feedback from industry partners to continuously refine RWL experiences ensuring they meet KIPP KCs standards for academic excellence and 21st-century skill development.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree
• Relentless focus on results and a commitment to teamwork
• Deep commitment to educational equity and underserved communities
• Valid Missouri Teaching license with required certification for subject and level assigned*
• Demonstrated knowledge of core subject area assigned
• Satisfactory outcome of a background check

*Applicants currently pursuing a certification may apply before certification is received. All certifications must be acquired and on file with KIPP KC before the end of the first year of employment.

Skills and Competencies: 

• Commitment to KIPP KCs mission and values
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment
• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity equity and inclusion
• Fosters an inclusive environment for students staff and families
• Works effectively with colleagues and stakeholders
• Builds strong relationships within the KIPP KC community

Additional Information :

Physical Requirements: 

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. 

• The person in this position needs to be able to move about inside and outside the school or office throughout the workday.

• The candidate is expected to attend conferences meetings and training sessions both virtually and in person within the Region. 

Work Environment

• Reports to work Monday-Friday.

• Typical school or office environment with frequent interruptions.

Travel Requirements:

• Ability to travel to work location. 

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary is based on years of experience educational background and level of expertise.

As a full-time KIPP Kansas City employee you are eligible to participate in all KIPP Kansas City benefit plans. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits with competitive rates including medical dental and vision options as well as life insurance fertility and disability plans.

KIPP Kansas City is committed to the professional growth and development of our staff. We provide numerous opportunities for advancement ongoing professional development and leadership training to help you achieve your career goals.

KIPP Kansas City provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer we hire without consideration of race religion creed color national origin age gender sexual orientation marital status veteran status or disability.

Selection Process:

Our application process is grounded in equity and fairness ensuring a just and unbiased selection process. Below is our standard selection process for regional roles:

Selection Process 

Application Submission Resume Review 

Phone or Video Interview 

If Applicable (Sample work or Performance Task) 

Committee Interview(s) 

1:1 Chat w/Hiring Manager 

Reference Check 

Offer Terms 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time