Grandview K-8 Real World Learning Coordinator

Posted: 12/09/2025
Education

Do you have a passion for STEM and Real World Learning?

Are you interested in connecting Grandview's K-8 students and teachers with industry professionals across STEM fields?

Do you have a talent for bringing together organizations focused on a common goal for young people?

Join our team to help lead the work of the Grandview STEM Initiative as the K-8 Real World Learning Coordinator.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Doug Elmer at jobs@prepkc.org.

About the Grandview STEM Initiative: This exciting partnership among the Grandview C-4 School District, the Partnership for Regional Educational Preparation-Kansas City (PREP-KC), the Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC), and the KC STEM Alliance brings together K-12, industry, and nonprofit partners to expand STEM learning opportunities across Grandview's schools. Together, we seek to excite and prepare K-8 students for future careers through meaningful interactions with industry volunteers. This role is instrumental in creating a seamless, impactful educational journey for students by fostering strong corporate relationships, delivering tangible outcomes, and driving student engagement across grades K-8.

About the Job: The Partnership Coordinator will facilitate and coordinate the partnership among Grandview C4, PREP-KC, KCNSC, and the KC STEM Alliance to significantly enhance STEM engagement and deliver tangible, curriculum-aligned outcomes. In this position, you'll focus on the following priorities:

  • Leading the development of a robust set of STEM and Real-World Learning (RWL) experiences in collaboration with the teams at the Grandview school district, PREP-KC, KCNSC, and the KC STEM Alliance.

  • Develop a district-wide approach for industry professionals to connect with K-8 students through a continuum of volunteer opportunities that bring STEM to life through Real World Learning activities.

  • Facilitating K-8 implementation of Project Lead the Way in Grandview

  • Developing and providing professional development to K-8 teachers and other partners focused on Real World Learning tenets, goals, and objectives.

  • Organizing and facilitating the work of the core partners on this initiative—Grandview Schools, PREP-KC, KCNSC, and the KC STEM Alliance—as well as other community partners. 

You can find a complete job description HERE.

Compensation: This position offers competitive pay commensurate with the candidate's skills and experience. Depending on the candidates' circumstances, we can structure this position as a full-time salaried or contract role. Please note that PREP-KC is the employer for this position and will administer all salary and benefits for the role.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Doug Elmer at jobs@prepkc.org.

Job Type: Full Time

Grandview K-8 Real World Learning Coordinator
PREP-KC
Doug Elmer