High School English Teacher

KIPP•Tulsa, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

KIPP Tulsa is seeking a dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated High School English Teacher to join their Team & Family. This role involves developing and implementing rigorous, standards-based curriculum, fostering an environment of critical thinking, and building strong relationships with students and families. The teacher will be responsible for assessing student progress, modifying plans to meet diverse learning needs, and participating in the daily functions and events of the school. KIPP Tulsa is part of a national network of charter schools committed to academic excellence and preparing students for college, career, and beyond.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in English from an accredited four-year college or university
Valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate with required certification for subject and level assigned, if applicable
Demonstrated knowledge of core subject area assigned
Satisfactory outcome of a background check.
Applicants currently pursuing a certification may apply before certification is received. All certifications must be acquired and on file with KIPP Tulsa before the end of the first year of employment.

Nice To Haves

Master's in English, preferred
Unwavering commitment to KIPP Tulsa mission, scholars, families, and community
Strong record of helping children achieve academic success, primarily with students in educationally underserved communities
Strong desire to teach an academically intense curriculum and commit to an extended school day, week, and year.
Desire to continuously learn and increase effectiveness as a teacher and professional; offer and receive constructive feedback.
Willingness to be flexible and to go above and beyond to meet the needs of KIPP Tulsa scholars.

Responsibilities

Develop year-long Oklahoma standards-based unit plans and lesson plans that meet all scholars’ learning needs.
Use assessment data to modify short and long-term plans in order to promote all scholars ’academic performance.
Embrace and incorporate feedback in the spirit of constant improvement.
Collaborate with content and grade-level teams to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor.
Establish and maintain working relationships with scholars and families based on trust and respect.
Participate in the daily functions of the school such as morning, lunch, and afternoon supervisory duties.
Attend school events such as staff meetings, open houses, back to school nights, parent orientations, parent-teacher conferences, PTO events and various other school events.
Develop individualized learning plans for students and communicate these plans to families in parent meetings and conferences.
Meet professional obligations including timeliness and consistency in meeting deadlines.