ELA Teacher

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We are on a mission to equip all scholars with academic skills, content knowledge, and ethical character required for college graduation and life success.

At Tulsa Honor Academy (THA), 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 in 2015 with 92 fifth grade scholars, THA will grow to serve over 1,400 scholars in grades 5-12 across two campuses in the  academic year.

We are committed to providing a high-quality, college-preparatory education that develops successful college graduates who will become well‑rounded, engaged individuals who transform their communities. Candidates must share our belief that all scholars can achieve when given the opportunity.

• 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 feedback implementation
• You believe in team first and know that success is defined by the team
• You demonstrate a commitment to structure knowing that school‑wide systems are critical elements of scholars’ success
• You are a proactive communicator who is clear and concise 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

Teachers are entrusted with advancing the mission of Tulsa Honor Academy through the execution of a standards‑aligned curriculum and continuous improvement of instructional practices based on feedback and support.

• It is hard, but joyful for both kids and adults. We work hard, but love just as hard.
• 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, 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.
• Develop a strong skill foundation.
• Ensure all scholars complete the cognitive work during the lesson, including 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 mistakes.
• Structure‑driven school – We sacrifice autonomy in exchange for consistency and commitment to a shared definition of excellence.
• Sweat the small stuff.
• Believe that scholars want and need to be held to a higher standard and that scholars are capable of making good choices.
• Teach and enforce school‑wide systems, rules and consequences, disciplinary codes, and rewards at all times.
• Know that warm and strict are not opposites.
• Team, team, team – We support our community, learn from one another and hold high expectations for ourselves and scholars.
• Value parents as our partners.
• Model what we expect because adults drive culture.
• Believe in a all‑hands‑on‑deck mentality.
• Constant Improvement – We model what it really means to receive feedback.
• Gain energy from the feedback cycle, not lose it.
• Use feedback to make productive changes in performance.
• Diversity and Equity – We believe institutions thrive with diverse people and backgrounds.
• Ensure our community is an inclusive and safe place.
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