KCKPS Teaching Fellows SY

Position: KCKPS Teaching Fellows SY2627
KCKPS Teaching Fellows Program - Teaching Opportunity for  School Year

Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools is actively recruiting career changers who have an accredited Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in the following subjects:
English, Math, Science, Engineering, Computer Technology/Information Systems, Accounting/Finance, Spanish, Business, or other content areas to become teachers through the Kansas City, Kansas Teaching Fellows program. The Kansas City, Kansas Teaching Fellows program allows you to obtain a Master of Science in Education from an accredited alternative certified program that will allow you to teach within our school district in accordance with the rules established by the Kansas State Department of Education guidelines for alternative certification teaching programs.

Please continue reading for more information and attend one of our Information Sessions below.

Completed Applications, with all required documents, will be considered from Friday, January 16, 2026, through Thursday, April 30, 2026. At this time, we are unable to sponsor international applicants for the KCK Fellows program.

If you are interested in exploring your opportunities, please attend one of the information sessions listed below, complete the application, and attach all required documents.

Virtual Information Sessions:
Please attend a virtual information session before applying.

* Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 5-6 pm (Virtual)

* Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 5-6 pm (Virtual)

* Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 5-6 pm (Virtual)

* Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 5-6 pm (Virtual)

Registration Link for Information Sessions:

Deadline for Receiving Applications - Thursday, April 30, 2026

Mandatory Documents (applications are not considered until all documents are received).

* Resume - covers your full and part-time employment.

* Purpose Letter - a minimum one-page document explaining (1) why you wish to teach a diverse student population and what makes you qualified to become a teacher. (2) Include any paid or volunteer opportunities you completed where you currently or previously worked with children in pre-school to high school. (3) Explain what you believe are some of the fundamental causes of racial disparities in education, and (4) how you have or will seek opportunities to improve the learning environment to meet the needs of historically marginalized students.

* Unofficial transcripts - from all colleges/universities you attended, including community colleges- will be considered with the initial application.

* Complete the Consent to Release Information - This form gives FHSU permission to release your transcript analysis results with the alternative certification programs advisor with KCKPS. Form:

* Documents:
Attach your resume, purpose letter, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to your application - you will need three references, including at least one current or previous supervisor and two colleagues.

If you have any questions, please contact Kim Smith (kim.smith or ) and complete the registration form to attend a virtual information session. Click on the registration link below to sign up for an informational session.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individual holding this position performs additional duties, and additional duties may be assigned.

Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KCKPS is an equal opportunity employer and shall 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 (to include orientation, identity, or expression), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Registration Link for Information Sessions: