9-12th Grade STEM Teacher

Ewing Marion Kauffman School; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

403B with employer match

PTO & holidays

Parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

The Ewing Marion Kauffman School in Kansas City, MO seeks a 9-12th Grade STEM Teacher to deliver rigorous instruction across Math, Science, English, History, AP and Dual Credit courses. This role emphasizes culturally responsive teaching and high expectations to prepare students for college success.

You will develop curriculum aligned to standards, analyze assessment data, differentiate instruction, and collaborate with grade teams to foster critical thinking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in a high-performing charter, district, or independent school.
• Experience working with urban or public charter settings.
• Eligible for or holding state teaching certification/licensure for middle school.
• Deep commitment to Kauffman’s mission and to closing the achievement gap.
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure and to manage competing demands.

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.

Skills

Maturity

Humility

Work ethic

Resilience

Feedback responsiveness

Attention to detail

Entrepreneurial energy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

9-12th Grade STEM Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5967364

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

High 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: High School Teacher (Grades 9-12) — Math, Science, English, History, AP and Dual Credit Courses 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

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

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $47,000 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.


• Citizenship, residency or work visa required