Middle School Teacher - Kansas City - Missouri
Curriculum Design, Instruction, and Student Assessment
- Develop and adapt curriculum aligned with state and common core standards
- Design assessments and use data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices
- Approach practice with a sense of urgency, maximizing every minute with students
- Collaborate with content and grade-level teams to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor
- Differentiate plans for individual students based on their unique learning profiles so that all students are engaged and challenged
- Deliver content and instruction to students with purpose, passion, and a willingness to do “whatever it takes” to help students succeed
Building School Culture
- Use your own authentic teacher persona to build strong relationships with students and engage students in deep learning
- Believe deeply in the mission of the Kauffman School and that all children can meet high academic expectations
- Discuss, celebrate, and reinforce the school’s PREP (Perseverance, Results, Empathy, Passion) values
- Work with a strong grade and building team to uphold consistent behavioral systems and student expectations
- Be accountable for student’s mastery of academic standards
- Embrace feedback and constructive criticism in the spirit of constant improvement
- Demonstrate maturity, humility, professionalism, confidence, and a strong work ethic inside and outside the classroom
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Location | Kansas City, Kansas, Midwest, USA |
Start Date | July 2019 |
Eligible Candidates | Licensed Teacher |
Student Level | Elementary, Middle School |
Number of Vacancies | 1 |
Job Benefits
The Kauffman School offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with relevant experience and anticipated duties and responsibilities, including comprehensive health benefits. |
Qualifications and Requirements
Education Required | Bachelor |
Additional School Requirements | |
Ideal candidates will have experience as a teacher or leader in a top performing charter, district, or independent school. They will be deeply committed to meeting the urgent challenges posed by the achievement gap in American education.
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