Middle School Social Studies Teacher (2025-2026)

KIPP Public Schools•Tulsa, OK

60d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.