The Educator Academy

The Educator Academy The Educator Academy exists to cultivate & sustain empowered educators.

The Educator Academy is a non-profit organization founded in 2015 to improve student outcomes by preparing, certifying, and retaining highly effective teachers who are rigorously prepared and supported. We recruit individuals who are dedicated to making an equitable, antiracist education system a reality in the Kansas City metropolitan area. We work towards a future where every classroom is led by

compassionate, highly effective, culturally and emotionally responsive educators. Partnering with school systems to build equitable communities, we aspire towards the day where all students are represented and have access to a high-quality education.

Do you love math, teaching, and helping future educators succeed?The Educator Academy is seeking a Middle School STEM In...
06/17/2026

Do you love math, teaching, and helping future educators succeed?

The Educator Academy is seeking a Middle School STEM Instructor with an emphasis in Mathematics to teach one course during the Fall 2026 semester. This part-time opportunity is ideal for experienced educators who want to share their expertise and help prepare the next generation of teachers.

Classes will meet on Wednesday evenings from August through December 2026, with additional time for preparation, grading, and participant support.

Join us in strengthening STEM education and developing future educators for Kansas City classrooms.

Learn more and apply: educator-academy.org/careers

Join our team!The Educator Academy currently has two exciting opportunities available:- Middle School STEM Seminar Instr...
06/15/2026

Join our team!

The Educator Academy currently has two exciting opportunities available:

- Middle School STEM Seminar Instructor (Math Emphasis)
- Program Manager of Educator Preparation

As we continue our mission to prepare, develop, and support exceptional educators for Kansas City schools, we're looking for talented individuals who want to make a lasting impact.

View open positions and apply today: educator-academy.org/careers

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We're hiring!The Educator Academy is seeking a Director of Operations to help build and sustain the systems, processes, ...
06/05/2026

We're hiring!

The Educator Academy is seeking a Director of Operations to help build and sustain the systems, processes, and infrastructure that power our mission.

This senior leadership role works closely with executive and program leadership to oversee organizational operations, financial planning support, people operations, and cross-functional ex*****on. As a key member of our leadership team, the Director of Operations will help shape how The Educator Academy operates as we enter our next decade of impact.

If you're a strategic thinker who enjoys creating strong systems, supporting teams, and helping mission-driven organizations thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

Learn more and apply: educator-academy.org/careers

Last week, we gathered for Community Celebration, an evening dedicated to honoring the incredible educators, mentors, gr...
05/29/2026

Last week, we gathered for Community Celebration, an evening dedicated to honoring the incredible educators, mentors, graduates, alumni, residents, fellows, and supporters who make up The Educator Academy community.

Together, we celebrated achievements, reflected on another year of growth, and recognized the people whose dedication is helping strengthen schools and communities across Kansas City.

Congratulations to our 2026 award recipients:

Resident of the Year: Darin Kennedy
Fellow of the Year: Cedric Townsend, Sr.
Mentor Teachers of the Year: Vincent Gunnels and Dawn Else (not pictured)

Core Value Award Recipients:
Justice Award: Ashli Carter
Community Award: Lauren Lewis
Growth Award: Charmain Ridgnal-Wright
Excellence Award: Kayla Williams
Love Award: Ryan Klassen (not pictured)

Thank you to everyone who is part of this community. Your commitment to students, schools, and one another is what makes this work possible.

Today’s the last day to apply to join our 2026-2027 cohorts! If teaching is on your heart, don’t let this pass you by.Ap...
05/26/2026

Today’s the last day to apply to join our 2026-2027 cohorts!

If teaching is on your heart, don’t let this pass you by.

Apply now → educator-academy.org/apply

All hands are on deck preparing to celebrate our EA community tomorrow night! Regan, our operations coordinator, is curr...
05/20/2026

All hands are on deck preparing to celebrate our EA community tomorrow night! Regan, our operations coordinator, is currently putting together centerpieces to make this year's event extra special. We can't wait to see you all there!

As we wrap up Teacher Appreciation Week, we also want to give a huge shoutout to the team behind the scenes at The Educa...
05/08/2026

As we wrap up Teacher Appreciation Week, we also want to give a huge shoutout to the team behind the scenes at The Educator Academy.

Every day, our staff shows up for teachers in big and small ways through coaching, encouraging, problem-solving, answering questions, celebrating wins, and walking alongside educators through the challenges of the classroom.

Supporting teachers is at the heart of everything we do, and we’re grateful for a team that pours so much care into this work and this community.

Here’s to the people helping teachers grow, lead, and stay in the profession. We see you, and we appreciate you.

05/04/2026

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

DEADLINE EXTENDED! You now have until May 8 to apply for The EA’s Residency and Fellows Pathways! Earn your teacher cert...
05/01/2026

DEADLINE EXTENDED!

You now have until May 8 to apply for The EA’s Residency and Fellows Pathways! Earn your teacher certification with any bachelor’s degree.

Learn more and apply: educator-academy.org/start-teaching

We see the heart, creativity, and commitment teachers bring to their classrooms every day.Through our partnership with K...
04/30/2026

We see the heart, creativity, and commitment teachers bring to their classrooms every day.

Through our partnership with KSHB 41 for One Class at a Time, we have the chance to celebrate that impact in a tangible way.

One outstanding teacher will be selected this spring to receive a $500 gift card to further enrich their students’ learning experience.

Nominate a teacher who inspires you:
https://www.kshb.com/news/one-class-at-a-time

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