Science Teacher Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Science from an accredited four-year college or university
• Satisfactory outcome of a background check.
• Unwavering commitment to KIPP Tulsa's 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.
• Willingness to be flexible and to go above and beyond to meet the needs of KIPP Tulsa scholars.

Nice To Haves

• Master's in Science, preferred
• Valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate with required certification for subject and level assigned, if applicable
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop year-long, Oklahoma standards-based unit plans and lesson plans that align with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and meet the diverse learning needs of all scholars.
• Design and implement hands-on, inquiry-based learning experiences that promote scientific literacy and real-world application of concepts.
• Utilize assessment data, including formative and summative assessments, to modify short- and long-term instructional plans, ensuring all scholars achieve academic success.
• Incorporate laboratory investigations, technology, and project-based learning to enhance student engagement and understanding.
• Embrace and incorporate feedback in the spirit of continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Collaborate with content and grade-level teams to create an environment of academic rigor, curiosity, and scientific exploration.
• Establish and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with scholars and families to support student learning and success.
• Supervise and actively participate in daily school functions, including morning, lunch, and afternoon duties.
• Engage in school-wide events such as staff meetings, open houses, back-to-school nights, parent orientations, parent-teacher conferences, and PTO events.
• Develop individualized learning plans for scholars needing additional support and communicate these plans to families in parent meetings and conferences.
• Uphold professional responsibilities, including timeliness, consistency in meeting deadlines, and adherence to school policies and expectations.

Benefits

• health
• dental
• life
• accidental death and dismemberment
• short and long term disability
• participation in Oklahoma Teacher Retirement plans