Bilingual First Grade Teacher

Tulsa Honor Academy•Tulsa, OK

2d•$46,000 - $49,000

About The Position

Tulsa Honor Academy is hiring a Bilingual First Grade Teacher for the 2027–2028 school year. The teacher advances THA’s mission by delivering a standards-aligned curriculum and continually improving instructional practice through feedback and support. THA’s new elementary school will use a college-preparatory dual-language model in which scholars develop biliteracy and learn to read, write, and think critically in both Spanish and English. Teachers intentionally plan language opportunities, treat all scholars as language learners, and maintain high expectations for language development. The teacher builds a structured, productive, safe, and developmentally appropriate classroom where scholars participate, follow consistent routines, engage in meaningful work, and develop positive habits. Instruction develops foundational literacy, numeracy, critical thinking, and social-emotional skills through intentional planning, age-appropriate learning goals, direct instruction, hands-on learning, and meaningful connections. The teacher uses formal and informal data and assessments to monitor progress, support mastery, and help scholars understand and achieve rigorous learning goals. Scholars are expected to actively explore ideas, complete the cognitive work, discuss ideas with peers, and demonstrate understanding in multiple ways. The role also includes collaborating with teammates and families, contributing to shared school culture, responding productively to feedback and coaching, and maintaining a solutions-oriented commitment to continuous improvement. Teachers receive regular observations and coaching from an Assistant Principal or Principal. The position is full-time, exempt, follows THA’s academic calendar, and reports to the school’s Principal. Additional duties may include arrival, recess, lunch, and dismissal duty.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Bilingual in Spanish and English.
Commitment to the belief that all scholars can achieve and graduate from college.
Ability to communicate proactively, clearly, and concisely with scholars, families, and staff.
Ability to maintain an active, mobile presence in the classroom and facilitate hands-on learning and group interactions.
Ability to stand or walk for long hours throughout the day.
Ability to frequently lift 5–10 pounds as needed.

Nice To Haves

State certification.
Prior teaching experience in a school serving a population similar to THA’s.
Charter school experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver a standards-aligned curriculum and continually improve instructional practice based on feedback and support.
Plan intentionally for language-learning opportunities and support scholars’ development of biliteracy in Spanish and English.
Create and maintain a structured, productive, safe, positive, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
Teach and consistently enforce school-wide systems, rules, routines, consequences, disciplinary codes, and rewards.
Deliver rigorous, foundational instruction that develops literacy, numeracy, critical thinking, and social-emotional skills.
Use backwards planning, communicate age-appropriate learning goals, provide direct instruction and hands-on learning, and help scholars make meaningful connections.
Ensure scholars are actively engaged in learning, complete the cognitive work, explore ideas, discuss with peers, and express understanding in multiple forms.
Use formal and informal data and assessments to monitor each scholar’s progress, strengthen mastery, and keep scholars on track toward rigorous learning goals.
Build collaborative relationships with teammates and families and contribute to shared culture and school-wide improvement.
Participate in regular observations and coaching and use feedback to make productive changes.
Perform other assigned duties, which may include arrival, recess, lunch, and dismissal duty.