Science Teacher - Central Middle

Young World Physical Education; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a dedicated Science Teacher for KCK Central Middle School in Kansas City, Kansas. As a Science Teacher, you will facilitate student comprehension of core concepts and implement diverse instructional strategies. Your role includes assessing student progress, maintaining communication with families, and participating in professional development.

The teacher will work in a dynamic environment, committing to student achievement through collaboration with peers and effective lesson planning. Join us in shaping responsible future citizens!

Qualifications

• High level of communication skills to maintain interaction with students, parents, and staff.
• Ability to manage classroom effectively and foster a positive learning environment.
• Proficient in lesson planning and adapting to student needs.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student comprehension and application of core concepts.
• Assess and document student progress and learning outcomes.
• Participate in professional growth and development activities.
• Collaborate with other personnel for effective instructional planning.

Skills

Communication Skills

Classroom Management

Lesson Planning

Ability to Collaborate

Student Assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field

Tools

Teaching Technology

Job description

Science Teacher – Central Middle

Location: KCK Central Middle School, Kansas City, Kansas.

Job ID: 5744907

Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posting Date: May 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Goal: To facilitate student comprehension and application of concepts, skills and behaviors that contribute to the development of mature, able and responsible members of society. To ensure continuous improvement in state and national performance levels to prepare students for college and careers in a global society, and at every level, performance is on‑track and on‑time for success.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Implement 21st Century Skills into the curriculum.
• Work a full duty day in the assigned location(s).
• Assess student abilities relative to desired educational goals and outcomes.
• Plan and employ a variety of appropriate instruction and learning strategies and activities compatible with the physical facility and the needs and capabilities of students.
• Manage classroom behavior and participate in managing student behavior in other areas of the site.
• Communicate continuously with students and parents, in writing or verbally, regarding instructional expectations and student progress.
• Assess student achievement and maintain appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for institutional and individual reporting purposes.
• Collaborate with other program personnel in planning effective instructional goals, objectives, methods and curriculum.
• Participate in professional growth and development activities, staff meetings, in‑service, and other assigned development activities.
• Assist in documentation of student progress by maintaining and submitting appropriate records and reports.
• Ensure that the classroom environment is attractive, healthy, safe and conducive to learning.
• Participate in extracurricular activities as requested by the principal.
• Participate in IEP meetings for IDEA students.
• Demonstrate good knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials and equipment of the instructional specialty assigned.
• Demonstrate good knowledge of student growth and development applicable to the grade assigned.
• Demonstrate good knowledge of early childhood program of studies related to mission, goals and organization.
• Continuously study and learn current research and theory.
• Plan and implement lessons based on curriculum objectives and the needs and abilities of students.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents and peers, including serving as a family advocate and participating in home visits.
• Be skilled and effective in oral and written communication.
• Maintain excellent human relations skills.
• Possess the physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast‑paced, high‑intensity work environment.
• Move around the room to effectively monitor student work and behavior.
• Demonstrate patience, caring, and dedication to help each student succeed.
• Take attendance and keep attendance registers, according to Board policy.
• Know and follow Section 504 and IDEA amendments.
• Remain courteous and professional at all times.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Communication / Organization

Maintain communication with school personnel, parents, and guardians to enhance cooperative action and meet educational needs of students. Utilize existing technology effectively in the performance of duties.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables where only limited standardization exists, and to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled form.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, curriculum and learning theory documents, correspondence, and protocols, and to present information and respond to questions from various audiences.

Physical Demands

Requires regular sitting, walking, standing, talking, and hearing. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, and depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made for people with disabilities.

Work Environment

The work environment is typically loud, a standard acceptable level for the setting, and directly responsible for students’ safety, work output, and well‑being.

Other Skills and Abilities

Apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs; plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students; establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents, and community; speak clearly and concisely in written or oral communication.

Terms of Employment

186 days. FLSA Status: Exempt. Report To: Director of Libraries and Building Principal. Evaluation: Performance evaluated in accordance with Board of Education policy.

Salary

Certified Salary Schedule: Available at https://www.kckschools.org/hr/salary-schedules.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KCKPS is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate in its employment practices and policies with respect to hiring, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex/gender (including orientation, identity or expression), age, disability, national origin, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by law.