What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Apprentice Program - Early Childhood Unified/Elementary Education SY26/27 position at TBD (to be determined)?
Teacher Apprentice Program, TAP - Teaching Opportunity for 2026-2027 School Year & Upcoming Information Sessions.
Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools is seeking individuals with an accredited associate’s or bachelor’s degree, or at least 60 college credits, who are interested in becoming early childhood or elementary teachers through the Teacher Apprentice Program (TAP). Through TAP, candidates earn a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Unified/Elementary Education from Wichita State University and become eligible to teach in the district in accordance with Kansas State Department of Education alternative certification guidelines.
The program is open to KCKPS employees who meet eligibility criteria, are willing to cover tuition and fees if district scholarships are unavailable, are admitted to Wichita State University, and successfully complete the interview process for the KCKPS Elementary Teacher role.
If you fulfill both the Wichita State and KCKPS Teacher employment criteria, you may be eligible to become a Teacher of Record with a bachelor's degree, complete one (1) semester or associate's degree/60 college credits, complete two (2) semesters of WSU coursework, and Limited TAP licensure requirements to become a Teacher of Record.
We will review completed applications, with all required documents, from Wednesday, March 18, 2026, through Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
Please attend one of the information sessions below to review program requirements before applying. If you have already attended a virtual session, complete the application in full. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Virtual Information Sessions:
- Tuesday, 3/17/2026, 5 - 6 p.m.
- Tuesday, 3/31/2026, 5 - 6 p.m.
- Tuesday, 4/7/2026, 5 - 6 p.m.
Registration Link for Information Sessions:
https://forms.gle/tPKZWp96DN91jGmn7
Deadline for Receiving Applications – Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Mandatory Documents (applications will not be considered until all documents are received)
- Resume - covers your full and part-time employment.
- Letter of Support/Recommendation- Attach a letter of support from a current or previous school district administrator or supervisor.
- Unofficial transcripts - from all colleges/universities you attended, including community colleges, will be considered with the initial application.
- Complete the Consent to Release Information - This form gives WSU permission to release your transcript analysis results to the alternative certification programs advisor with KCKPS. Form: https://forms.gle/wCv9sDVjjmJG2Xwz8
- Documents: Attach your resume, transcripts, and a letter of support from a school district administrator or supervisor.
To learn more, watch this video: https://www.wichita.edu/academics/applied_studies/TAP/Teacher_Apprentice_Program.php
Entry Requirements: Fall classes: August 3, 2026, through December 10, 2026.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college
- Minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA
- Serve as a paraprofessional, long-term substitute, ESL aide, or instructional aide with instructional responsibilities in a classroom
- Offered a position as a classroom teacher within the parameters of a Limited Teacher Apprentice License
Program Requirements:
- 65 credit hours are needed for program completion
- Two-year program completed in an online format
- With a bachelor's degree, complete one (1) semester or an associate's degree, and complete two (2) semesters of WSU coursework to become a Teacher of Record
- Apply for an LTAP license through the Kansas State Department of Education
Tuition, Scholarships, and Fees
- $40.00 application fee
- Tuition rate of $258.37 per credit hour (approximately $17,000)
- Online course fees, student activity fees, and other fees may apply
- Tuition scholarships are available through WSU Scholarship Universe
- Book fees vary each semester
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individual holding this position performs additional duties, and additional duties may be assigned.
Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KCKPS is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate in its employment practices and policies with respect to hiring, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex/gender (to include orientation, identity, or expression), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Salary : $258