5th Grade ELA Teacher

5th Grade ELA Teacher - $2,500 Hiring Incentive

KIPP Kansas City Public Schools is part of a nationwide network of free, open‑enrollment, college‑preparatory charter schools dedicated to preparing students in educationally underserved communities for success in college and life. Our strength as a region serves as a catalyst for empowerment, change, and hope.

Founded in 2007, KIPP Kansas City Public Schools began with KIPP Endeavor Academy, serving approximately 31 fifth‑grade students. Today we educate approximately 1,000 students from Pre‑K through 12th grade, and our community continues to expand. Together with families and communities, we strive to create joyful, academically excellent schools that equip students with the skills and confidence to pursue their chosen paths.

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. As a teacher you will deliver exceptional instruction, assess student growth, and proactively support 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.

• Develop or internalize year‑long Missouri State Standards‑based units and lesson plans that meet all students’ learning needs.
• Use assessment data to modify short‑ and long‑term plans 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.
• Assume personal responsibility for student achievement.
• Collaborate with content and grade‑level teams to promote critical thinking and academic rigor.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with students and families based on trust and respect.
• Participate in daily functions of the school such as morning, lunch, and afternoon supervisory duties.
• Attend critical school events including staff meetings, open houses, and student‑led parent conferences.
• Meet professional obligations including timeliness and consistency in meeting deadlines.
• Exemplify the school cultural expectations.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Reports to work Monday‑Friday.
• A typical school or office environment with frequent interruptions.

• Ability to travel to work location.

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 medical, dental, vision, life insurance, fertility, and disability plans. 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.