Middle School Math Teacher

Who We Are

At Tulsa Honor Academy (THA), we are on a mission to equip all scholars with the academic skills, content knowledge, and ethical character required for college graduation and life success. We believe ALL scholars, regardless of race, background, income or ability, can achieve at high levels. We work relentlessly to ensure 100% of scholars are on a path to go to and graduate from a college of their choice, beginning in the fifth grade.

Opening our doors in 2015 with 92 fifth grade scholars, THA will grow to serve over 1,400 scholars in grades 5-12 across our three schools in the 2026-2027 academic year. Our work is grounded in our five core values:

• Equity at Our Core
• Committed to Community
• Pursuit of Excellence
• Real Change Now
• We Choose Courage

Who You Are

• You are a firm believer that all scholars can go to and graduate from college
• You demonstrate determination and know that the work is hard, but worth it
• You display humility through consistent self-reflection, problem solving and implementation of feedback
• You believe in team first and know that success is not defined by individuals, but by the team itself
• You demonstrate a commitment to structure knowing that school-wide systems are critical elements of our scholars’ success
• You are a proactive communicator who does so clearly and concisely with scholars, families and staff
• You are nerdy about ensuring scholars have access to rigorous academic instruction, including deep and complex content
• You desire to be in the trenches with us and our kids and can engage and motivate diverse stakeholders
• You are goal-oriented and set meaningful, ambitious goals and achieve success despite potential obstacles or setbacks
• You are always hungry for more and have a deep desire to be an expert in your field
• You display grit when the work is hard and utilize ingenuity, resourcefulness and tenacity to tackle complex problems in order to achieve our mission

What You’ll Do

• Develop a palpably positive classroom and school climate with frequent and authentic instances of shared smiling, laughter and enthusiasm where joy is deeply rooted in achievement, the content, and team/individual successes
• Believe that scholar actions and mindsets stem from teacher actions and mindsets
• Back-to-basics, liberal arts school - We have a fundamental belief in teaching kids to be critical thinkers through ELA and STEM
• Ensure all scholars complete the cognitive work during the lesson, such as reading, writing, discussion, analysis, meaning-making, computation, and problem-solving
• Display that you value risk-taking, especially when the work is challenging. Expect all scholars to attempt all work, take academic risks, and learn from their mistakes
• Sacrifice autonomy in exchange for consistency and commitment to a shared definition of excellence
• Teach and enforce school-wide systems, rules and consequences, disciplinary codes, and rewards at all times
• Model what we expect because we know adults drive culture
• Execute rigorous instructional materials
• Support teammates, families and scholars
• Do whatever it takes to ensure our scholars go to and graduate from college

The Details

• Qualifications/Certifications: Bachelor’s degree required. State certification preferred.
• Experience: Prior teaching experience in a school serving a similar population to THA’s is preferred. Charter school experience is preferred.
• Compensation and Benefits: THA's teacher salary schedule starts at $44,000. For standard certified teachers, THA's teacher salary schedule starts at $47,000. Salary is commensurate with full-time, K-12 teaching experience in accredited schools. THA’s compensation includes a comprehensive benefits package. To review THA's teacher salary schedule and learn more about THA’s benefits, visit tulsahonor.org/careers.
• The Role: Reports to and is held accountable by the school’s Principal. Follows THA’s Academic Calendar. Full-time, exempt.