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8th Grade Math Teacher - $5,000 Hiring Incentive | Immediate Hire

🇺🇸 Kansas City, MO 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Teaching 🗓️ February 25th, 2026

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KIPP is hiring an 8th Grade Math Teacher. The teacher will deliver high-quality, standards-aligned instruction, assess student growth, and provide academic and cultural support to foster educational equity and strong relationships within the school community.

Highlights
  • Develop and execute year-long, Missouri State standards-based unit and lesson plans tailored to student needs.
  • Use assessment data to adjust instructional plans to boost student academic performance.
  • Maintain accurate grade records and data tracking systems.
  • Collaborate with grade-level and content teams to promote critical thinking and academic rigor.
  • Engage with students and families to build trust and support student success.
  • Participate in school supervisory duties and key events such as staff meetings and parent conferences.
  • Must hold a valid Missouri Teaching license with required subject and level certification.
  • Bachelor’s degree and demonstrated knowledge of the assigned core subject area required.
  • Commitment to educational equity and serving underserved communities emphasized.
  • Compensation based on experience and education; comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, fertility, and disability plans.

8th Grade Math Teacher - $5,000 Hiring Incentive | Immediate Hire Full Description

Company Description
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, with our community continuing 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—whether college, career, or beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and contribute to a more just world.

Job Description
Position Overview
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 Lead 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.

As a KIPP KC Public Schools Teacher, your core responsibilities include:
Instructional Delivery and Assessment
  • 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
Academic and Cultural Support
  • 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

Qualifications
Skills and Qualifications
  • 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

Additional Information
Skills and Competencies: 
  • 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
Physical Requirements: 
  • 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. 
Work Environment
  • Reports to work Monday-Friday. 
  • A typical school or office environment with frequent interruptions.
Travel Requirements:
  • Ability to travel to work location. 

Compensation and Benefits:
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 a comprehensive range of benefits with competitive rates, including medical, dental, and vision options, as well as life insurance, fertility, and disability plans.

KIPP Kansas City is committed to the professional growth and development of our staff. We provide numerous opportunities for advancement, ongoing professional development, and leadership training to help you achieve your career goals.

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.