SY 2627 Elementary STEAM 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 Literacy Teacher Assistant 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
• Teach One KIPP adopted curriculum with fidelity
• Design and facilitate a cohesive K-8 Maker curriculum that leverages the Engineering Design Process (EDP) to solve complex real-world problems using both high-tech tools like 3D printing and traditional prototyping consumables.
• Facilitate rigorous inquiry-based STEM instruction that requires students to apply the Engineering Design Process to solve complex real-world problems aligned with Missouri Learning Standards for Science and Math.
• Develop grade-level specific milestones using LEGO Education (such as SPIKE Prime) to transition students from foundational spatial awareness to advanced mechanical engineering and block-based coding.
• Visual Arts Integration: Integrate fine arts principles into lab projects teaching students to use mixed-media sketching and structural design to enhance the aesthetic and functional quality of their prototypes.
• Cultivate a studio-lab culture where students use storyboarding to iterate through ideas and productive struggle to refine their work emphasizing KIPPs focus on growth mindset and technical persistence.
• Oversee the organization of a multidisciplinary resource library while leading quarterly Innovation Galleries where students present their comprehensive portfolios and engineered models to community partners.
• Guide students in mastering 21st-century technical skills (such as coding artificial intelligence applications CAD or laboratory protocols) specifically designed to help KIPPsters earn STEM-focused Pre Market Value Assets  as part of their workforce readiness.

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

Real World Learning Facilitation

• 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

Master Teacher Qualifications 

• Demonstrate a consistent track record of Exemplary ratings and student growth showing multi-years of students significantly exceeding growth targets on MAP/EOC assessments and Real-World Learning (RWL) mastery rubrics.
• Serve as a designated mentor or Model Classroom lead actively coaching novice and mid-career teachers through formal observation cycles co-planning and the modeling of high-leverage instructional strategies.
• Lead grade-level or regional PLCs by facilitating the rigorous analysis of student work and state assessment data to drive instructional shifts across the humanities department.
• Take a lead role in the development and refinement of KIPP KCs humanities curriculum ensuring deep alignment with Missouri Learning Standards while pioneering new interdisciplinary Real-World Learning (RWL) modules.
• Possession of (or active pursuit of) National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) certification or a relevant Masters degree with specialized micro-credentials in literacy culturally responsive pedagogy or Missouri-specific teacher leadership.

*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