Middle School Teacher Grades 5-8: Rigorous & Impactful

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits (medical

DC

Job summary

Kauffman School in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Middle School Teacher (5th–8th) to instruct across subjects including Math, Science, English, History, and Specials. Join a growing charter network that values cross‑grade versatility and culturally responsive teaching aligned to state standards and Common Core.

The teacher will design assessments, differentiate instruction, and collaborate with grade teams to push critical thinking and academic rigor, while building strong relationships with

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.

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

Urban teaching experience

Differentiated instruction

Data-driven instruction

Relationship building

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Kauffman School in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Middle School Teacher (5th–8th) to instruct across subjects including Math, Science, English, History, and Specials. Join a growing charter network that values cross‑grade versatility and culturally responsive teaching aligned to state standards and Common Core.

The teacher will design assessments, differentiate instruction, and collaborate with grade teams to push critical thinking and academic rigor, while building strong relationships with