PreK Teacher 2026-2027

Job Description

In our early childhood academies children grow academically emotionally and socially in environments rooted in inclusion and teamwork.  KIPP OKC gives its early childhood scholars a strong foundation in the core academic subjects through play-based learning instruction and an emphasis on developing the social and emotional skills necessary to succeed in school and life. Our teachers create joyful and equitable learning environments where our youngest students can thrive and develop a desire for learning. 

Why teach at KIPP OKC:

• Collaboration. Through ample planning time grade level and content meetings and development and wellness days teachers work collaboratively with peers.

• Growth. Teachers receive feedback and support from school leaders network content coaches grade-level chairs and other teammates to improve their teaching craft. We also offer opportunities to develop skills in leadership.
• School culture. School culture at the elementary school level is grounded in creating joyful identity-affirming learning environments that produce extraordinary outcomes for all students.

• Highly competitive compensation and benefits. Our instructional salaries are at the top of the OKC market and affirm KIPP OKCs value of teachers as the cornerstone of schools.

Qualifications :

Key Requirements & Responsibilities:

• Mission Alignment
  • Commitment to KIPP OKCs mission and vision.
  • Commit/contribute to constant professional growth and development
  • Build trusting relationships with staff scholars and families

 Instructional Responsiveness & Content Knowledge

• • Internalize and teach challenging and engaging lessons informed by instructional data
  • Perform clerical duties as required relating to textbooks instructional supplies student reports and records attendance reports etc.
  • Attend staff meetings professional development sessions and team meetings
  • When applicable mentor a teaching resident if assigned to your classroom by modeling excellent teaching gradually releasing classroom teaching responsibilities and implementing weekly coaching and feedback conversations

 Care of Students & Classroom Culture

• • Build a classroom culture that empowers students affirms their identities and creates a sense of belonging for all students
  • Implement the school-wide and classroom management policies and practices
  • Create a responsive and inclusive environment for parents and families

 Other Information & Requirements

• • While students receive instruction from 8:00 am-3:00 pm Monday - Thursday and 8:00am-2:30pm on Friday KIPP OKC teachers are on duty in school Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday.
  • Perform morning lunch and afternoon duties as assigned
  • Pass a background check as required by law
  • Additional responsibilities may arise during the school year. This could include but not limited to: attending staff and student field trips professional development open houses parent-teacher conferences home visits and other events involving parents and scholars as needed. We will communicate them to all employees with as much notice and flexibility as possible.

 Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree (Required)
• Commitment to working with students from communities with limited access to quality educational opportunities (Required)
• At least two years of teaching experience as the teacher of record in a traditional public school or public charter school (Required)
• Bachelors degree in content area (Preferred)
• Experience/strength in content area (Preferred)

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation and Benefits:

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 on the basis of 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time