High School Science Teacher

Overview

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, and 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 for their innate abilities, their professional growth, and the lives they lead beyond our classrooms.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE TEACHING AT KIPP

At KIPP Tulsa, our teachers are part of a team 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Science Teacher (Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or Physics)

At KIPP Tulsa, we are seeking a dedicated and passionate Science Teacher to inspire and challenge scholars in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or Physics. The ideal candidate will foster a love for scientific inquiry, critical thinking, and problem-solving while maintaining high expectations for academic excellence and personal growth.

• 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…