Art Teacher (PreK-8) Part Time

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

Applicants currently pursuing a certification may apply before certification is received. All certifications must be acquired and on file with KIPP KC before the end of the first year of employment.

Additional Information

This position is paid hourly at the rate of $30 / hour and is part-time based on the hours of instruction needed.

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.