SY 26/27 Middle School Math Teacher (8th Grade)

KIPP•Kansas City, MO

7h•Onsite

About The Position

KIPP Kansas City Public Schools is seeking an 8th Grade Middle School Math Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. The teacher will deliver exceptional instruction, assess student growth, and provide academic and cultural support to students and the school team. The role involves building trusting relationships with students and families and supporting students’ access to opportunity. The teacher will plan standards-based instruction, use assessment data to adjust teaching, maintain accurate student records, and teach adopted KIPP curriculum with fidelity. The position also includes rigorous, inquiry-based STEM instruction and Real-World Learning (RWL), connecting classroom learning with applied projects, regional professionals, career exploration, and workforce readiness. The teacher will collaborate with colleagues, families, and industry partners and help students demonstrate their learning through quarterly showcases. This is a full-time position in a typical school or office environment, with work Monday through Friday. The role requires movement throughout the school or office during the workday and travel to the work location. The start date is listed as an immediate opening.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Valid Missouri teaching license with required certification for the assigned subject and level.
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.
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.
Ability to attend conferences, meetings, and training sessions virtually and in person within the region.
Ability to travel to the work location.

Responsibilities

Develop or internalize year-long, standards-based, backwards-planned unit and lesson plans that meet students’ learning needs.
Use assessment data to modify short- and long-term plans to promote student academic performance.
Incorporate feedback and pursue continuous improvement.
Maintain accurate records, grade books, and data-tracking systems.
Teach adopted KIPP curriculum with fidelity.
Facilitate rigorous, inquiry-based STEM instruction aligned with Missouri Learning Standards for Science and Math, including use of the Engineering Design Process to solve real-world problems.
Guide students in technical skills such as coding, CAD, or laboratory protocols to support STEM-focused Industry Recognized Credentials and workforce readiness.
Lead client-connected projects in which students collaborate with Kansas City STEM professionals to prototype community-focused solutions.
Coach students to collect, analyze, and interpret data from STEM experiments and projects.
Assume 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 school duties, including morning, lunch, and afternoon supervision.
Attend staff meetings, open houses, student-led parent conferences, and other critical school events; meet professional deadlines and expectations for timeliness.
Deliver rigorous instruction connected to authentic real-world learning experiences that promote college persistence, career exploration, and workforce readiness.
Facilitate class-connected projects, professional mentorships, internships, and shadowing opportunities.
Teach at least one to two courses aligned with KIPP KC’s Real-World Learning initiatives, integrating applied learning and interdisciplinary cognitive skills.
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.
Exemplify school cultural expectations.