SY 26/27 Elementary Math Teacher (4th Grade)

KIPP Kansas City•Kansas City, MO

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Elementary Math Teacher (4th Grade) delivers exceptional instruction, assesses student growth, and provides academic and cultural support to students, families, and the school team. The role requires a commitment to educational equity and building respectful relationships so students feel safe, seen, heard, and supported. The teacher plans and delivers standards-aligned instruction, uses student data to improve learning, and teaches KIPP-adopted curriculum with fidelity. The teacher facilitates rigorous, inquiry-based STEM learning, including real-world projects, technical skill development, and student analysis of experimental and project data. The position also connects classroom learning to career exploration and workforce readiness through mentorships, internships, shadowing, and collaboration with regional industry partners. The teacher leads student showcases and works with colleagues, families, and community partners to create meaningful applied-learning experiences.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Valid Missouri teaching license with required certification for the assigned subject and level. Applicants pursuing certification may apply, but required certifications must be acquired and on file with KIPP KC before the end of the first year of employment.
Demonstrated knowledge of the assigned core subject area.
Satisfactory background check.
Relentless focus on results and commitment to teamwork.
Deep commitment to educational equity and underserved communities.
Commitment to KIPP KC’s mission and values.
Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment and demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Ability to foster an inclusive environment for students, staff, and families.
Ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders and build strong relationships within the KIPP KC community.
Ability to move about inside and outside the school or office throughout the workday.

Responsibilities

Develop or internalize year-long, standards-based, backwards-planned unit and lesson plans that meet students’ learning needs.
Use assessment data to adjust short- and long-term plans to promote academic performance.
Incorporate feedback and maintain accurate records, grade books, and data-tracking systems.
Teach a KIPP-adopted curriculum with fidelity.
Facilitate rigorous, inquiry-based STEM instruction in which students apply the Engineering Design Process to real-world problems aligned with Missouri Learning Standards for Science and Math.
Guide students in developing technical skills, such as coding, CAD, and laboratory protocols, to support workforce readiness and STEM-focused Industry Recognized Credentials.
Lead client-connected projects in which students collaborate with Kansas City STEM professionals to prototype solutions with community impact.
Coach students to collect, analyze, and interpret data from STEM experiments and projects.
Take personal responsibility for student achievement and collaborate with content and grade-level teams to promote critical thinking and academic rigor.
Build and maintain trusting, respectful relationships with students and families.
Participate in daily school functions, including morning, lunch, and afternoon supervisory duties.
Attend staff meetings, open houses, student-led parent conferences, and other critical school events; meet professional obligations and deadlines.
Exemplify school cultural expectations.
Deliver rigorous instruction connected to authentic real-world learning that promotes college persistence, career exploration, and workforce readiness.
Lead student experiences such as class-connected projects, professional mentorships, internships, and shadowing opportunities.
Teach at least one to two courses aligned with KIPP KC Real-World Learning initiatives, integrating applied learning and interdisciplinary skills into daily instruction.
Collaborate with students, staff, and regional industry partners to design meaningful learning experiences with professional exposure and measurable outcomes.
Organize and lead quarterly Real-World Learning Showcases at each grade level.
Use student performance data and industry-partner feedback to refine real-world learning experiences.
Travel to the work location and attend conferences, meetings, and training sessions within the region, virtually and in person.