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 Public Charter Schools 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 500 students and supports hundreds of alumni. Today, the KIPP Tulsa network consists of KIPP Tulsa Public Charter Schools (grades 6th – 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 280 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. 

Overview

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the duties outlined below, in addition to those described in the Social Studies Teacher job description on file with Talent/HR for the District and those provided in the employee handbook.

Your scheduled work hours are 7:30am – 4:30pm.

Instructional Delivery and Assessment

• Develop and implement Oklahoma standards-based unit plans and lesson plans that engage students in the study of history, civics, geography, economics, and culture.

• Design rigorous and relevant learning experiences that promote inquiry, critical thinking, and real-world connections.

• Use formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instructional strategies to ensure academic growth for all students.

• Integrate literacy and academic vocabulary strategies to strengthen reading comprehension and written expression in the content area.

• Embrace and apply feedback from instructional coaching, peer collaboration, and data analysis to continuously refine teaching practice.

Academic and Cultural Support

• Collaborate with grade-level and content teams to support a joyful and academically rigorous learning environment.

• Build positive, trusting, and respectful relationships with students and families that reinforce high expectations and a strong classroom culture.

• Participate in school-wide responsibilities, including morning duty, hallway supervision, lunch duty, and dismissal support.

• Attend and actively engage in staff meetings, professional development sessions, family conferences, open houses, PTO events, and other school community activities.

• Communicate clearly and consistently with families regarding student progress, classroom expectations, and instructional goals.

• Demonstrate professionalism by meeting deadlines, maintaining accurate records, and upholding school policies and expectations.

Competencies

• Commitment to KIPP Tulsa’s mission and a belief that all students can achieve at high levels.

• Demonstrated success in supporting academic growth, particularly for students in educationally underserved communities.

• Strong desire to deliver an academically rigorous curriculum and to participate in the extended school day, week, and year that support student learning.

• Willingness to engage in ongoing professional learning, accept and apply feedback, and contribute to a collaborative team culture.

• Flexibility, initiative, and a student-centered mindset; willingness to do what is necessary to ensure every KIPP Tulsa scholar receives excellent instruction and meaningful support.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Studies, History, Political Science, or a closely related field.

• Valid Oklahoma teaching certification (or eligibility for certification) preferred; endorsements in Middle Grades or Social Studies are a plus.

• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver engaging, standards-aligned social studies instruction that promotes inquiry, analysis, and critical thinking.

• Strong organizational, communication, and classroom management skills to ensure a productive and supportive learning environment.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with grade-level teams, instructional coaches, and school support staff.

• Deep commitment to KIPP Tulsa’s mission, belief in the limitless potential of all students, and dedication to fostering inclusive and equitable learning opportunities.

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

Compensation and Benefits:

This is a temporary, full-time, 10-month position. The daily rate is commensurate with experience and based on the KIPP Tulsa substitute teacher's daily rate. 

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.