Kindergarten Teacher 2026-2027

About the role

KIPP Oklahoma is seeking a Kindergarten Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a full-time, 10-month position.

Responsibilities

• 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 – 5:00pm (M-Th) and 7:30am – 4:30pm (F) on regular school days. On Friday afternoons, scholars are dismissed early teachers participate all-school professional development. All scholars begin class at 8:00am. Middle School dismisses at 4:00pm (M-Th) and 2:30pm (F). Elementary School dismisses at 3:00pm (M-Th) and 2:30pm (F).

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 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 OKC before the end of the first year of employment. *

Competencies

• Unwavering commitment to KIPP OKC 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.

Additional Information

• This is a Full-Time, 10-month position. Salary is commensurate with experience and based on the KIPP OKC teacher salary scale.
• 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 Oklahoma does not discriminate based on 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.