SY 26/27 Elementary STEAM Teacher

KIPP•Kansas City, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s 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
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 KC’s 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 Master’s degree with specialized micro-credentials in literacy, culturally responsive pedagogy, or Missouri-specific teacher leadership.
Commitment to KIPP KC’s 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

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.
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 KIPP’s 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.
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
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 KC’s 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 KC’s standards for academic excellence and 21st-century skill development.