Middle School Teacher (5th-8th) 27-28

Middle School Teacher— Ewing Marion Kauffman School (Kansas City, MO)

The Ewing Marion Kauffman School is a free, public charter school serving 5th–12th graders with a mission to create college graduates.EMKS seeks results-driven, culturally responsive educators to join our team. We anchor our work around four guiding principles:

• Belief and Connection: Hold high expectations for every student while building strong relationships; never allow identity or bias to lower standards.
• Clear is Kind: Communicate high expectations directly and teach students how to navigate systems and norms they may not yet know.
• Intent and Impact: Act with purpose to empower students, continually assess the impact of practices, and adjust as needed.
• Cultural Context Critical Thinking: Deliver rigorous, culturally responsive learning that pushes students to think critically and engage with their world.

Position: Middle School Teacher (Grades 5–8) — Math, Science, English, History, and Specials (Language, Fitness, Art, Music)

Because we are a growing charter network, we hire teachers who can teach across grades and content; grade-level and content preferences will be discussed during the interview process and flexibility is valued.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and adapt curriculum aligned to state and Common Core standards.
• Design formative and summative assessments; use data to refine instruction and interventions.
• Maximize instructional time with urgency and purpose.
• Collaborate with content and grade-level teams to promote critical thinking and academic rigor.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning profiles and keep all students engaged and challenged.
• Deliver instruction with passion and a “whatever it takes” mindset to help students succeed.
• Build strong, authentic relationships with students and model the school’s PREP values (Perseverance, Results, Empathy, Passion).
• Uphold consistent behavioral systems and school-wide expectations.
• Embrace feedback, engage in continuous improvement, and take on additional responsibilities as assigned by the Principal.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• Teaching experience or leadership in a high-performing charter, district, or independent school preferred.
• Experience working with students in urban or public charter settings (student teaching, after-school, camps, etc.).
• Eligible for or holding state teaching certification/licensure for middle school.
• Deep commitment to Kauffman’s mission and to closing the achievement gap.
• Personal qualities: maturity, humility, strong work ethic, resilience, responsiveness to feedback, attention to detail, and entrepreneurial energy.
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure and to act strategically while managing competing demands.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• 403B plan as well as employer match available up to 4%
• Part of the KCPSRS retirement system
• Paid time off and school holidays
• Paid parental leave available 
• Professional development and growth opportunities

How to Apply

• Complete an application through the Kauffman School Careers page: http://www.kauffmanschool.org/. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

The Kauffman School is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. A diverse pool of candidates is welcomed and encouraged.