High School Elective Teacher (2025-2026)

We Are a Team & Family

At KIPP, we see the gifts in everyone who walks through the doors of our schools—especially our teachers. Their expertise. Passion. Dedication. Their unwavering commitment to students, on the good days and the hard days. That’s why we support our teachers in making the most of their talents. It starts with respect—respect for their innate abilities, their professional growth, and the lives they lead beyond our classrooms.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE TEACHING AT KIPP

You’ll Teach in a Community That Lives Its Values

At KIPP Tulsa, our teachers are part of a team that is deeply committed to our shared values. We don’t just work in classrooms—we work in schools and communities. We collaborate, share responsibility, and celebrate successes together. Like a family, we support one another, act with empathy, and build strong, trusting relationships with our students, families, and colleagues.

You’ll Be the Change

As a teacher, you’ll join a national network of over 278 KIPP schools, making an impact that extends far beyond the classroom. Your teaching will fuel hope, drive equity, and inspire optimism as we work toward a more just and equitable world for our students and their families. Every lesson, every interaction, and every moment of encouragement will help transform lives and shape the future—starting right here in Tulsa.

You’ll Be Empowered and Valued

We believe in setting our teachers up for success. That’s why we provide competitive compensation, innovative tools, and meaningful professional development opportunities. You’ll have the resources, autonomy, and support needed to create a dynamic, engaging, and joyful learning environment for your students.

You’ll Never Stop Growing

At KIPP, we believe great teachers never stop learning. You’ll receive individualized coaching, participate in professional learning communities, and have access to ongoing training and development. Whether you’re a seasoned educator or just starting your journey, we invest in your growth—so you can invest in the success of your students.

You’ll Create Joyful Moments

As a KIPP teacher, you’ll help build a culture of joy, celebration, and connection. Whether it’s seeing a student’s face light up with understanding, celebrating milestones together, or fostering a love of learning, you’ll create moments that matter—moments that make a lasting impact on your students, their families, and your own career.

Elective Teacher (Journalism, Choir, Band, Art, Photography, Theatre, Fine Arts)

At KIPP Tulsa, we are seeking a creative and dynamic Elective Teacher to inspire and challenge scholars in one or more of the following areas: Journalism, Choir, Band, Art, Photography, Theatre, or Fine Arts. The ideal candidate will foster a passion for creative expression, critical thinking, and innovation while maintaining high expectations for academic and artistic excellence.

Instructional Delivery and Assessment

• Develop year-long, Oklahoma standards-based unit plans and lesson plans that integrate elective content with core academic principles, ensuring a comprehensive educational experience for all scholars.

• Design and implement student-centered, engaging lessons that emphasize creativity, hands-on exploration, and the development of practical skills relevant to the elective area.

• Utilize diverse assessment methods, including portfolios, performance assessments, projects, and formative evaluations, to adapt short- and long-term instructional plans that promote academic and creative success.

• Integrate technology, multimedia resources, and real-world applications to enhance learning experiences and foster a deeper understanding of the subject matter.

• Embrace and incorporate feedback in the spirit of continuous improvement and professional growth.

Academic and Cultural Support

• Collaborate with content and grade-level teams to create an environment that nurtures academic rigor, artistic exploration, and cultural awareness.

• Establish and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with scholars and families to support both academic and creative growth.

• Actively participate in the daily functions of the school, including morning, lunch, and afternoon supervisory duties.

• Engage in school-wide events such as staff meetings, open houses, back-to-school nights, parent orientations, parent-teacher conferences, PTO events, and various cultural or performance-related events.

• Develop individualized learning plans for scholars requiring additional support and clearly communicate these plans to families during parent meetings and conferences.

• Uphold professional responsibilities, including timeliness, consistency in meeting deadlines, and adherence to school policies and expectations.

• Willing to support and lead extracurricular activities.

If you are passionate about fostering creative expression and dedicated to preparing scholars for success in both academic and artistic endeavors, we encourage you to apply!

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in specialized area 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 the core subject area assigned
• Satisfactory outcome of a background check. Employees are responsible for a non-refundable fingerprinting fee (approximately $60).

*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. *

Competencies:

• 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.
• 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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation and Benefits:

This is a Full-Time, 10-month teaching position.

Employees are eligible to participate in employer benefits including health, dental, life, accidental death and dismemberment, short and long term disability and participation in Oklahoma Teacher Retirement plans.

As an equal opportunity employer, KIPP Tulsa does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other basis made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations.