Who we are:

KIPP Oklahoma is a part of a national network of free, open-enrollment, public charter schools offering a choice to families and children in Tulsa and Oklahoma City. We are driven and committed to our mission and vision.

KIPP Oklahoma currently educates over 1,000 students and supports hundreds of alumni. Today, the KIPP Oklahoma network consists of KIPP Tulsa Public Charter Schools (grades 5th – 12th) and KIPP OKC Public Schools (grades PreK, Kindergarten and 5th – 8th). KIPP OKC Public Schools is growing one grade per year until they are a full PreK – 8th grade program.  

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.

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

he 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

Qualifications

• At least 2 full years of teaching experience
• Fluency in Spanish
• Middle School, High School or College teaching experience
• Bachelor's Degree Required

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation and Benefits:

This is a Full-Time, 10-month positions.  Salary is commensurate with experience and based on the KIPP Tulsa teacher salary scale. 

Employees are eligible to participate in employer benefits including health, dental, life, accidental death and dismemberment, short and long term disability and participation in 403B plans.

As an equal opportunity employer, KIPP Oklahoma does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other basis made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations.