iSpark Teacher (Project Lead the Way)- AC Prep

5670 - African Centered Elementary Academy; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Kansas City Public Schools seeks a PLTW iSpark Teacher to lead STEM-infused instruction for elementary students, emphasizing coding, robotics and project-based learning. The role reports to the Building Principal and requires Missouri teacher certification with a strong focus on curriculum integration.

Responsibilities include guiding students through design projects, supporting design tech tools, and collaborating with the Career and Technical Education leadership team to ensure program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Missouri teacher certification in Elementary Education and Early Childhood.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with students, staff, and parents.
• Demonstrated success at integrating curriculum.
• Knowledge of technology in K-6 classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Supports growth of the STEM curriculum by planning lessons and providing instruction in coding, robotics, problem-based learning, and design process.
• Demonstrates Design Thinking and Inquiry Process in elementary education.
• Provides one-on-one guidance and support for students pursuing individualized design projects using digital tools.
• Participates as an instructional technology leader and a member of the school leadership team.
• Collaborates with the Director of Career and Technical Education and Building Principal to maintain classroom tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Engages in ongoing professional development to stay current with trends and effective 21st-century teaching practices.
• Adapts to rapidly evolving technologies and encourages reflective practice among students.

Skills

Coding

Robotics

Design Thinking

Inquiry Process

Project-based learning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Missouri teaching certification

Master’s Degree

Tools

G-Suite for Education

Job description

iSpark Teacher (Project Lead the Way)- AC Prep

Kansas City School District - KCMO 5670 - African Centered Elementary Academy - Kansas City, Missouri Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Kansas City Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5950488

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Job Description

Job Title: PLTW- iSpark Teacher

Job Title Code : 01797

Salary Grade : T01 –T06

Department : Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development

Reports To : Building Principal

FLSA Status : Exempt

PURPOSE OF JOB :

The iSpark (InnovativeSoft skillsProficiencyAndReal-worldKnowledge) Teacher provides strong, effective instruction in the area of college and career readiness skills using an integrated curricular approach.

What You'll Be Doing: (Responsibilities)

• Supports the growth of the STEM curriculum by planning lessons and providing instruction for students in the areas of (but not limited to):
• Coding
• Robotics
• Problem/Project Based Learning
• Design Process

• Demonstrates a working knowledge of the Design Thinking process and its use in elementary education.
• Demonstrate success at using the Inquiry Process to create a student-centered learning environment.
• Provides one-on-one guidance and support for students pursuing individualized design and technology projects that may include the use of digital creation/fabrication tools
• Participates as a school instructional technology leader and is a member of the school leadership team.
• Proactively encourages thoughtful action and reflection throughout student project steps.
• Works collaboratively with the Director of Career and Technical Education and Building Principal to maintain iSpark classroom tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Work collaboratively with all stakeholders to ensure program outcomes are being achieved.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to remain current in emergent pedagogical and/or technological trends, and research, and model effective practice in 21st Century teaching and learning strategies.
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly advancing and changing industry and a willingness to research and experiment with new technologies.
• Strong analytical, classroom management and problem-solving skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Applicant must agree to take a 16-hour training for PLTW certification upon accepting the position

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:None

To Be Successful at This Job, You'll Need To: (Qualifications)

Bachelor’s Degree.

• Hold or be eligible for Missouri teacher certification in Elementary Education and Early Childhood.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with students, staff, and parents.
• Demonstrated success at integrating curriculum.
• Demonstrated success at designing and maintaining a positive, collaborative culture.
• Demonstrated excellence in written communication.
• Knowledge of effective application of technology in K-6 classroom environment.
• Knowledge of the use of interactive software and hardware in the classroom.

In Order to #LevelUp in This Role, You'll Need: (Preferred Qualifications)

• Knowledge of G-Suite for Education.
• Project-based learning teaching experience.
• Master’s Degree.
• Minimum of two (2) years teaching experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job requires that the employee be able to: sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, lift objects of at least ten pounds. Job requires the employee occasionally to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Visual ability requires mono and color vision, close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Length of work year: In person; 8 hours per day; 5 days/week; 187 workdays

Benefits: Health and Dental Insurance are provided.

KCPS Defined Benefit Pension planmandatory 9% contributionis required from employee and matched by KCPS; Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.

Why Join Kansas City Public Schools?

Be a Changemaker. Collaborate with Passionate Colleagues. #LevelUp the Future

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Middle Grades

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required