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Our team is dedicated to seeing equity in education become a reality.
The Educator Academy was founded in 2015 to accelerate student achievement in local public schools through the recruitment, preparation, and support of highly skilled and diverse new teachers. Our teacher preparation program stands out in the depth of support that we provide, our unique focus on the Kansas City education landscape, and our commitment to developing anti-racist educators.
Our desire for all students to have a quality education—regardless of their background, zip code, race, or their socioeconomic status—drives everything that we do.
If you want to join our team in preparing and developing equity minded teachers for the classroom, apply below! The Educator Academy offers team-centered education jobs near you, so your next career opportunity is never too far away.
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Company Values
The Educator Academy works to make an impact in the current education system, while also maintaining organizational and individual sustainability. This looks like inviting team members to give feedback and to reflect so we can adjust our practices as needed. We also intentionally take time to celebrate accomplishments. While there is a lot of work to be done, we also think it’s important to acknowledge and celebrate growth along the way.
As a staff, we work to build genuine relationships amongst ourselves and with our teachers to strengthen our collective impact. We strive to deepen our empathy and commitment to ourselves, our students, team, families, and community. We cultivate communities that ground each person in affirmation, value, support, and safety. Our organization’s core values direct how we approach our work. You can read more about our core values and what they mean to us.
Hear what our staff has to say about working at The Educator Academy
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Company Benefits
The Educator Academy is committed to paying a living wage for all employees. According to researchers at MIT, a living wage is defined as “what one full-time worker must earn on an hourly basis to help cover the cost of their family’s minimum basic needs where they live while still being self-sufficient.” We have a salary floor of ($43,500), which is considered a living wage in Jackson County. We are a certified living wage company by the city of Kansas City.
We also offer these other great benefits for all of our employees:
- A 403(b) with a 2% match
- 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave
- Paid family leave
- Fully covered health, dental, and vision insurance for the employee
- A flexible PTO policy
- A professional growth stipend
- Short / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
- Travel reimbursement
- Full office closure in late December to early January
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Open Positions
We currently have openings to join our team! Read about the position(s) and apply below!
Assistant Director of Educator Preparation
The Assistant Director of Educator Preparation (Ed Prep) is responsible for the development, alignment and implementation of curriculum that meets the standards for state and national accreditation, as well as the goals and objectives set forth by the EA that establish a programmatic bar of excellence. Read more information here.
Program Manager: Educator Preparation
The Program Manager for Educator Preparation (ed prep) will play a pivotal role in managing, implementing, and owning elements of The Educator Academy’s pre-service teacher pathways aimed at preparing individuals for a career in teaching, as well as initial teacher certification in the state of Missouri. Read the full job description here.
Get started today.
If you’re passionate about setting a higher standard for education, whether through applying, partnering, or donating, please contact The Educator Academy today at (816) 298-5660.