First Grade Teacher

Tulsa Honor Academy•Tulsa, OK

2d•$46,000 - $49,000

About The Position

Tulsa Honor Academy (THA) is hiring a First Grade Teacher for the 2027–2028 school year. The teacher advances THA’s mission by implementing a standards-aligned curriculum and continuously 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. The teacher plans intentionally for language development and provides rigorous, foundational instruction in literacy, numeracy, critical thinking, and social-emotional skills. The role includes creating a structured, productive, safe, inclusive, and joyful classroom; supporting developmentally appropriate routines and positive habits; and engaging scholars in meaningful cognitive work, discussion, hands-on learning, and academic risk-taking. Teachers use formal and informal assessment data to monitor progress, communicate learning goals, and help scholars demonstrate mastery. Teachers are expected to collaborate with teammates and families, uphold school-wide systems and culture, respond productively to feedback, and continually improve their craft. The teacher receives regular observations and coaching from an Assistant Principal or Principal and reports to the school’s Principal. The role follows THA’s Academic Calendar and is full-time and exempt.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Must be able to stand or walk for long hours throughout the day.
Must be able to frequently lift 5–10 pounds as needed.
Must maintain an active, mobile presence in the classroom to facilitate hands-on learning and group interactions.
May need to push a small cart throughout the day, depending on subject and/or grade level.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Implement a standards-aligned curriculum and continuously improve instructional practices based on feedback and support.
Plan intentionally for language opportunities and support scholars’ development as learners of both Spanish and English.
Create and maintain a structured, productive, safe, inclusive, and joyful classroom environment with consistent routines and developmentally appropriate class culture.
Teach and enforce school-wide systems, rules, consequences, disciplinary codes, and rewards.
Deliver rigorous, foundational instruction in literacy, numeracy, critical thinking, and social-emotional skills using direct instruction and hands-on learning opportunities.
Communicate age-appropriate learning goals and help scholars make meaningful connections to content.
Ensure scholars actively engage in learning, complete the cognitive work of lessons, explore ideas, discuss with peers, and express understanding in multiple forms.
Use formal and informal assessments and other data to monitor individual scholar progress and strengthen mastery of learning goals.
Collaborate with teammates and families, support shared school culture, and remain solutions-oriented.
Receive and apply feedback through regular observations and coaching to improve performance and instructional practice.
Perform other assigned duties, which may include arrival, recess, lunch, and dismissal duty.
Maintain an active, mobile classroom presence to facilitate hands-on learning and group interactions.