Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Position Overview
The Academy for Integrated Arts (AFIA) seeks an assistant elementary teacher who believes learning should be engaging, meaningful, and joyful. This teacher will collaborate with a certified teacher or team of certified teachers to support students academically and behaviorally. The ideal candidate is committed to helping every child thrive academically and socially and believes that strong relationships, curiosity, and high expectations are essential to student success.
About the Academy for Integrated Arts
The Academy for Integrated Arts (AFIA) is an innovative public charter school in Kansas City where the arts are intentionally integrated into the core curriculum as a meaningful part of daily learning. At AFIA, the arts serve as a catalyst for curiosity, creativity, academic achievement, and student confidence.
Instruction is grounded in constructivist philosophy and developmentally appropriate practice. Students learn through inquiry, project-based experiences, and interdisciplinary learning that promotes deep thinking and authentic engagement. AFIA is a collaborative learning community where teachers are reflective practitioners, leaders, and active participants in ongoing professional learning.
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Why Educators Choose AFIA
Educators at AFIA value:
A collaborative and supportive staff culture
Strong instructional coaching and job-embedded professional development
Opportunities for teacher leadership and innovation
A school community that values creativity, inquiry, and student voice
The opportunity to integrate the arts into meaningful academic learning
Assistant Teachers at AFIA:
Demonstrate a commitment to serving students who have been historically underserved
Believe in the power of student-centered learning to transform students’ lives
Support inclusive classrooms where all students and families feel a strong sense of belonging
Value families as essential partners in student success
Collaborate effectively with colleagues and engage in continuous professional growth
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Support instruction
Deliver small-group and one-on-one lessons under the lead teacher’s direction
Reinforce whole-group instruction and reteach concepts as needed
Prepare and adapt instructional materials and visual aids
Classroom management
Help maintain a positive, orderly learning environment
Implement behavior management plans and classroom routines
Supervise transitions, recess, lunch, dismissal
Student monitoring & assessment
Observe and record student progress and behavior
Share observations with the lead teacher to inform instruction
Differentiation & special needs support
Provide accommodations and modifications for IEP/504 goals
Support English learners with scaffolded instruction and language modeling
Assist therapists/specialists as directed
Communication & family contact
Communicate respectfully with students, families, and colleagues
Relay routine information about student performance and behavior to the lead teacher
Participate in family conferences when requested
Supervision & safety
Ensure student safety during classroom time, recess, field trips, and emergencies
Follow school safety and reporting procedures
Professional responsibilities
Attend staff meetings, planning time, and required trainings
Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct
Collaborate with the lead teacher to plan lessons and manage workload
Qualifications
Must be at least 18 years of age and have a GED or high school diploma.
Experience working with Pre-k, school age and/or middle school youth; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
60 College Hours or Passed the Para Pro Assessment
The ideal applicant will have experience working with children in a school setting.
Salary and Benefits
Medical benefits
Kansas City Public School Retirement System (KCPSRS) participation
Ongoing, job-embedded professional development and coaching
Opportunities for collaboration and teacher leadership
Professional learning in arts integration and interdisciplinary teaching
Start Date: August 1, 2026
Job is open until filled
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Compensation:
Commensurate with experience
Application Process
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
To apply, submit:
Resume
Brief cover letter
Three professional references
Questions about the position may be directed to:
Tricia DeGraff, Executive Director (
tricia.degraff@afiakc.org)
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