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.

Job Requirements:
Citizenship, residency or work visa required