SY 26/27 High School Math Teacher

KIPP•Kansas City, MO

4h•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 an ALL LEVEL HS Math 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.

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
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.

Nice To Haves

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

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
Implement One KIPP adopted curriculum with full fidelity
Embrace and incorporate feedback in the spirit of constant improvement
Maintain accurate records, grade book, and data tracking systems
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
Ensure that all children feel affirmed, valued and challenged every day
Create rigorous, engaging unit and daily lesson plans leveraging provided curricula/resources (in most cases)
Infuse core values into daily lessons and every school practice, implementing school-wide student culture systems and positive classroom management strategies
Maintain a productive, organized, safe, neat and focused learning environment
Regularly analyze student work and academic data to adjust lessons, refine curricula and inform instructional practices
Provide necessary accommodations and modifications for growth and success of all students
Maintain accurate student grades/records and strong lines of communication with families regarding students’ growth and progress
Model and implement all school policies within the classroom
Take ownership for the development of your craft (meet 1x/1-2 weeks with an instructional coach, implement feedback, engage in active practice, etc.)
Actively engage in all school-wide professional development
Serve as a positive, contributing member of a grade team, collaborating with colleagues to tackle common challenges and implement grade-wide
Share candid, solutions-oriented feedback with peers and school leadership on a regular basis
Attend designated school functions outside of school hours (Back to School Night, Report Card Conferences, Community Events, etc.)
Teach a multiple subjects within the discipline(special cases on individual basis)
Contribute to the planning and execution of all school-wide events
Develop strong relationships with the families of students through home visits, participation in school events and phone calls home
Perform necessary support duties including (but not limited to) bus, lunch, and dismissal duties
Chaperone field lessons/field trips
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 core 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.