Job Description

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

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

Last updated : 2024-06-09