Middle School Math Teacher (2026-2027)

KIPP Foundation; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

KIPP Tulsa is seeking a dedicated classroom teacher to deliver year‑long Oklahoma standards‑based instruction, plan lessons, and use assessment data to tailor instruction for all scholars. This role requires collaboration with grade‑level teams and engagement in family communications.

The position is full‑time for 10 months with responsibilities including supervising students, attending school events, and upholding professional standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year college.
• Valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate for the assigned subject.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the core subject area.
• Background check clearance required; fingerprinting fee applies.

Responsibilities

• Develop year‑long Oklahoma standards‑based unit plans and lesson plans.
• Use assessment data to modify short and long‑term plans to promote all scholars’ performance.
• Collaborate with content and grade‑level teams to promote critical thinking and rigor.
• Attend school events and supervise during daily activities and transitions.
• Communicate plans and progress with families in meetings and conferences.

Skills

Commitment to mission

Academic rigor

Flexibility

Feedback culture

Education

Bachelor's degree

Oklahoma Teaching Certificate

Job description

Job Description

Instructional Delivery and Assessment:

• 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.
• Teacher contract hours are 7:30am – 4:55pm (M‑F). Scholars are dismissed early on Friday afternoons, and teachers participate in all‑school professional development. All scholars begin class at 8:00am. Scholars are dismissed at 4:00pm (M‑Th) and 2:30pm (F).

Academic and Cultural Support

• 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, PTA 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree 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 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.

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.

EEO Statement

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

As an equal opportunity employer, KIPP Oklahoma 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.