Spanish Teacher - High School (2024-2025)
- Full-time
- Specific Subject: Spanish
- Grade Level: High
- Subject: Foreign Language
- Start Date: Next year opening
- Department: Teacher
Company Description
Join the KIPP Team & Family
KIPP is hiring a diverse team of dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals with the unyielding belief that every child will succeed.
KIPP Tulsa is part of a national network of free, open-enrollment, public charter schools offering a choice to families and children in Tulsa. We are driven and committed to our mission and vision.
KIPP Tulsa currently educates over 520 students and supports hundreds of alumni. Today, the KIPP Tulsa network consists of KIPP Tulsa College Preparatory (grades 6th – 18th) and KIPP Tulsa University Prep High School (grades 9th - 12th).
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.
We are a Team & Family
At KIPP, we see the gifts in everyone who walks through the doors of our schools. Especially our teachers. Their skill. Energy. Love. Their determination. On the good days and on the hard days. So, we support our teachers in making the most of those gifts. It starts with respect – for our teachers’ innate talent and desire to learn, for their professional growth, and for the lives they lead beyond our walls.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE TEACHING AT KIPP
You’ll Work With A Team That Lives Its Values
Whether in a school-based or campus support role, our team is dedicated to living our values. Together, we work in schools and communities, not classrooms. We contribute to and are responsible for shared success. Like a family, we act with empathy and support one another to build strong relationships.
You’ll Be The Change
You’ll be part of a national network of 270 KIPP schools and 2 dedicated schools in Tulsa. We believe in the infinite potential of all people. Our hope, drive, and optimism fuel our daily work and drive us toward achieving a more equitable and just world, starting with our KIPP scholars.
You’ll Be Valued
Our teachers are well compensated and have the tools, training, and technology to bring innovation to the classroom.
You’ll Never Stop Learning
The joy of teaching is that there’s always more to learn. We support our teachers – from those in their 1st year to those in their 20th year – with individualized coaching, professional learning communities, leadership development programs, and extensive resource-sharing.
You’ll Have Fun!
Whether at a family movie night, a staff professional development with an impromptu choir and dance, or a gratitude celebration, we create and celebrate joyful moments with our students, their families, and each other.
Job Description
Join our dynamic high school team in Tulsa, United States, as a Spanish Teacher for the 2024-2025 academic year. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated educator to inspire and guide our students in their journey to master the Spanish language and explore Hispanic cultures.
- Develop and implement engaging Spanish language curriculum for high school students
- Create and deliver interactive lessons that promote language acquisition and cultural understanding
- Assess student progress through various methods, including oral and written evaluations
- Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of all learners
- Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the overall language program and cross-curricular initiatives
- Integrate technology to enhance language learning and cultural experiences
- Participate in extracurricular activities, such as language clubs or cultural events
- Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff regarding student progress and program objectives
- Stay current with best practices in foreign language education and implement innovative teaching strategies
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Spanish, Education, or a related field
- Valid Oklahoma teaching certification/license for Spanish at the secondary level
- Native or near-native fluency in Spanish, with excellent speaking, reading, and writing skills
- Strong classroom management skills and ability to create a positive learning environment
- Proficiency in curriculum development and lesson planning for diverse learners
- Experience with various assessment methods and grading practices
- Familiarity with educational technology and its integration in language instruction
- Knowledge of second language acquisition methodologies
- Understanding of Spanish-speaking cultures and current events in the Hispanic world
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to a team-oriented environment
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and growth
- Previous high school teaching experience preferred
- Experience working with diverse student populations is highly desirable
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation and Benefits:
This is a Full-Time, 10-month position. The salary is commensurate with experience and is based on the KIPP Tulsa 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 Oklahoma Teacher Retirement plans.
As an equal opportunity employer, KIPP Tulsa 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.