KIPP Public Schools is a national network of public charter schools that prepares
students with the skills and confidence to create the future they want for themselves,
their communities, and us all. We are a network of 270 schools, nearly 10,000
educators, and more than 160,000 students and alumni.
● Mission: Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically
excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue
the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling
lives and build a more just world.
● Vision: Every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves
and their communities.
● KIPP in Oklahoma: KIPP currently operates as two KIPP regions in Oklahoma.
KIPP OKC was founded in 2002 and serves students grades 4-8 in a middle
school. KIPP Tulsa was founded in 2005 and now serves grades 5-12 in middle
and high school. Nationally, other same-state KIPP mergers/integrations are
occurring to better leverage outcomes, scale, and sustainability. In early 2021,
the KIPP Tulsa and OKC boards approved the hire of shared Executive Director
Darius Kirk and the launch of a due diligence and planning process currently
underway with support from consultants and KIPP Foundation to determine
whether the two regions should combine to become KIPP Oklahoma. As of
December 2021, the KIPP Oklahoma merger was voted on and completed by each representative board of directors. KIPP Oklahoma will officially launch July
1, 2022.

The Five Pillars of KIPP

1. High Expectations. KIPP schools have clearly defined and measurable high
expectations for academic achievement and conduct that make no excuses based on
the students' backgrounds. Students, parents, teachers, and staff create and reinforce a
culture of achievement and support through a range of formal and informal rewards and
consequences for academic performance and behavior.
2. Choice & Commitment. Students, their parents, and the faculty of each KIPP
school choose to participate in the program. No one is assigned or forced to attend a
KIPP school. Everyone must make and uphold a commitment to the school and to each
other to put in the time and effort required to achieve success.
3. More Time. KIPP schools know that there are no shortcuts when it comes to
success in academics and life. With an extended school day, week, and year, students
have more time in the classroom to acquire the academic knowledge and skills that will
prepare them for competitive high schools and colleges, as well as more opportunities
to engage in diverse extracurricular experiences.
4. Power to Lead. The principals of KIPP schools are effective academic and
organizational leaders who understand that great schools require great school leaders.
They have control over their school budget and personnel. They are free to swiftly move
dollars or make staffing changes, allowing them maximum effectiveness in helping
students learn.
5. Focus on Results. KIPP schools relentlessly focus on high student performance
on standardized tests and other objective measures. Just as there are no shortcuts,
there are no excuses. Students are expected to achieve a level of academic performance that will enable them to succeed at the nation's best high schools and
colleges. Teachers will be provided consistent and constant professional development.

Your responsibilities as a Teacher

KIPP Oklahoma teachers are at the core of our mission to help students develop the knowledge, skills, and character strengths needed to succeed throughout their education and in the competitive world beyond.  As a KIPP Oklahoma Teacher, your core responsibilities include:

Curriculum Development and Instruction

• Adapt and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum
• Develop academically rigorous lessons, unit plans, rubrics and assessments
•  Use data to inform instructional decisions
•  Provide students with daily feedback on performance and plan for individual learning needs

 Help Build a Positive School and Classroom Culture

• Embody and maintain school’s values, policies and culture
•  Develop positive relationships with students, families, teachers and staff
• Establish and maintain strong communication with all parents and share progress
•  Show up for critical school events, including: staff meetings, open houses, parent teacher conferences and more

 Demonstrate a Growth Mindset

• Pursue challenging professional goals each year
• Give and receive positive and constructive feedback with your colleagues
• Participate in school-wide and individual professional development

The following are required of all KIPP Oklahoma teachers:

• A deep commitment to the mission of KIPP Oklahoma and an unwavering belief in the potential of all our students
• An unwavering commitment to anti-racism, equity, and inclusion
• Possess a deep commitment to both racial equity and improving the lives of kids from low-income communities; experience working within predominantly Black, Brown, and/or low-income communities
• Valid Oklahoma teaching license, ability to seek reciprocity, or willingness to pursue state certification
• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant content area
• Pass Criminal Background Check
• Demonstrated commitment to closing the opportunity gap
• Zest, grit, professionalism, and a sense of humor

Preferred Qualifications

The following are not required but are advantageous for candidates:

• At least 2 full years of teaching experience

1. Middle School: 5 - 8 and / or High School or College experience

• Experience in teaching in a high performing charter school and/or schools with a high population of students with free and reduced lunch
• Demonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of traditionally under-served students
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus!

Compensation and Benefits

● In addition to a competitive salary scale, KIPP Oklahoma provides a generous
benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life insurances and other
ancillary benefits.
● KIPP Oklahoma does not and shall not discriminate on the race, color, religion,
creed, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation,
marital or parental status, disability, source of income, or status as a veteran in
any of its activities or operations.
● All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

KIPP OKC is dedicated to equal employment opportunities and fair labor practices. KIPP OKC provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications, and the ability to perform a job without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, legally protected medical condition, veteran status, sexual orientation, or on any other basis made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. It is our policy to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon these grounds.