Lead Teacher

Job Description

Every member of the Team & Family at KIPP Tulsa plays a critical role in ensuring our students have the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose - college, career and beyond. Our educators are passionate advocates for their students and their families, working tirelessly to ensure that our students have access to opportunity. In our classrooms and across the KIPP family we embrace, honor and celebrate our differences across several characteristics that construct our unique identities in our little and big KIPPsters. We are especially committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences of our students because we believe the best work we do is grounded in the realities and experiences of our families and KIPPsters. As a Lead Teacher, you will deliver exceptional instruction and assess student growth. You are dedicated to constant learning and proactively provide academic and cultural support to your school and team.

As a KIPP Tulsa Teacher, your core responsibilities include:

Curriculum and instruction:

· Be present and willing to do whatever it takes from 7:15 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, occasional Saturday sessions (7:30-1:00), and 2-3 weeks during the summer to ensure that all students are on track to enter into competitive high schools

· Assist in development of curriculum standards and mapping

· Plan, structure, and execute daily lessons that are engaging and are aligned with a year-long scope and sequence in accordance with the State of Oklahoma standards

· Differentiate instruction to ensure that all students are progressing and achieving academically

· In conjunction with Special Education Teachers, work to ensure that all IEPs and student needs are met both within and outside of the classroom

· Create a classroom environment that is conductive to learning and is developmentally appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students

· Provide time in the evening, by phone, for questions and concerns that students and/or parents may have regarding education-related issues that could not be handled during the school day

Data, reflection, and constant learning:

· In addition to classroom assessments, administer KIPP Tulsa interim assessments

· With support from our School Leader and our CAO, use data to drive instructional practices to constantly improve student achievement and instruction

· Seek to constantly develop and improve teaching practices through ongoing feedback conversations with your instructional coach and other KIPP Tulsa team members

· Participate in internal and external professional growth opportunities to improve your instructional practice and support others to improve their craft

School culture and professionalism:

· Help to envision and create a positive learning environment and exhibit positive rapport with students, parents and staff

· Hold high expectations for each student

· Implement school-wide positive behavior support system consistently with all students

· Live KIPP Tulsa’s Core Acts and mission and set the standard for professional behavior

· Have fun! Work hard and laugh often!

Qualifications

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university

• 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.

Competencies:

• Unwavering commitment to KIPP Tulsa mission, students, families, and community

• Strong record of helping students 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 students

Additional Information

This is a full-time, exempt position. Salaries are competitive with the local public schools and regional charter schools. Competitive benefits package includes health coverage (medical, dental, vision), Oklahoma State Teachers Retirement participation, life insurance, and long-term disability.