Middle School Science Teacher

Job Description

Join the KIPP Team & Family

KIPP is hiring a diverse team of dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals with the unyielding belief that every child will succeed.

KIPP Tulsa Public Charter Schools is part of a national network of free, open-enrollment public charter schools offering a choice to families and children in Tulsa. We are driven and committed to our mission and vision.

KIPP Tulsa Public Charter Schools currently educates over 500 students and supports hundreds of alumni. Today, KIPP Tulsa consists of one middle school, KIPP Tulsa College Preparatory, and one high school, KIPP Tulsa University Prep High School, serving grades 6th-12th.

Mission :

Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

Vision :

Every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.

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 skill. Energy. Love. Their determination. On the good days and the hard days. So, we support our teachers in making the most of those gifts. It starts with respect for our teachers’ innate talent and desire to learn, their professional growth, and the lives they lead beyond our walls.

You’ll Inspire a Love for Discovery

At KIPP Tulsa, our science teachers ignite curiosity and help students make sense of the world around them. Through engaging labs, hands‑on investigations, and real‑world problem solving, you’ll inspire the next generation of critical thinkers, innovators, and environmental stewards. You won’t just teach science, you’ll help students experience it.

You’ll Be Part of a Team That Lives Its Values

As a science teacher at KIPP Tulsa, you’ll join a team that is deeply committed to our mission and our scholars. We collaborate across content areas, support each other like family, and celebrate the unique strengths of every student. Together, we build trusting relationships that extend beyond the classroom to families and the broader community.

You’ll Be the Change

By teaching science, you’ll give students the tools to question, analyze, and understand the world, laying the foundation for careers in STEM and beyond. You’ll be part of a national network of over 270 KIPP schools working to create a more just and equitable future, starting right here in Tulsa.

You’ll Be Empowered and Valued

We believe excellent teaching changes lives. That’s why we provide competitive compensation, innovative curriculum resources, and time to plan, collaborate, and grow. Your voice will matter, your expertise will be valued, and you’ll have the autonomy to bring learning to life in your classroom.

You’ll Never Stop Growing

Whether you're a seasoned educator or just starting out, we invest in your development. You’ll receive coaching from content experts, join professional learning communities, and have access to national science teaching resources and opportunities for leadership. At KIPP, your growth is our priority.

You’ll Create Joyful Learning Moments

From building volcanoes and dissecting frogs to launching model rockets and designing eco-friendly cities, science class at KIPP is filled with energy, excitement, and purpose. You’ll help students feel the thrill of discovery—and make memories that last a lifetime.

Your job description responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to, those set forth below as well as those described in the job description for your position on file with Talent/HR for the District and as may also be provided for in the employee handbook.

• Mon–Thurs:
  Start 7:30 AM – End 3:55 PM (if no tutoring; tutoring 1×/week); 4:55 PM on meeting days.
• Friday: 2:45 PM on PD‑free days – 4:45 PM on PD days.

• Develop year‑long Oklahoma standards‑based unit plans and lesson plans that meet all scholars’ learning needs.
• Use assessment…