English Language Learner Teacher 2026-2027

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

KIPP Oklahoma currently educates over 1,000 students and supports hundreds of alumni. Today, the KIPP Oklahoma network consists of KIPP Tulsa Public Charter Schools (grades 5th – 12th) and KIPP OKC Public Schools (grades PreK - 5th). KIPP OKC Public Schools is growing one grade per year until they are a full PreK – 8th grade program.

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 on the hard days. So we support our teachers to make the most of those gifts. It starts with respect – for our teacher’s innate talent and desire to learn, for their professional growth and the lives they lead beyond our walls.

The Five Pillars of KIPP

1. High Expectations. KIPP schools have clearly defined and measurable high
expectations for academic achievement and conduct that make no excuses based on
the students' backgrounds. Students, parents, teachers, and staff create and reinforce a
culture of achievement and support through a range of formal and informal rewards and
consequences for academic performance and behavior.
2. Choice & Commitment. Students, their parents, and the faculty of each KIPP
school choose to participate in the program. No one is assigned or forced to attend a
KIPP school. Everyone must make and uphold a commitment to the school and to each
other to put in the time and effort required to achieve success.
3. More Time. KIPP schools know that there are no shortcuts when it comes to
success in academics and life. With an extended school day, week, and year, students
have more time in the classroom to acquire the academic knowledge and skills that will
prepare them for competitive high schools and colleges, as well as more opportunities
to engage in diverse extracurricular experiences.
4. Power to Lead. The principals of KIPP schools are effective academic and
organizational leaders who understand that great schools require great school leaders.
They have control over their school budget and personnel. They are free to swiftly move
dollars or make staffing changes, allowing them maximum effectiveness in helping
students learn.
5. Focus on Results. KIPP schools relentlessly focus on high student performance
on standardized tests and other objective measures. Just as there are no shortcuts,
there are no excuses. Students are expected to achieve a level of academic performance that will enable them to succeed at the nation's best high schools and
colleges. Teachers will be provided consistent and constant professional development.

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate English Language Learner Teacher to join our team in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. As an ELL Teacher, you will play a crucial role in supporting non-native English speakers in developing their language skills and academic proficiency.

• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans tailored to the needs of English Language Learners
• Assess students' English language proficiency and track their progress over time
• Collaborate with mainstream teachers to support ELL students' success in content area classes
• Create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that celebrates cultural diversity
• Utilize various instructional strategies and technologies to enhance language acquisition
• Provide individualized support and differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues regarding student progress
• Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current with ELL teaching practices
• Assist in the development and implementation of the school's ELL program
• Maintain accurate records of student performance and attendance

Qualifications

• Skills and 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.

• Desire to continuously learn and increase effectiveness as a teacher and professional; offer and receive constructive feedback.

• Willingness to be flexible and to go above and beyond to meet the needs of KIPP OKC scholars.

Additional Information

Skills and 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.

• Desire to continuously learn and increase effectiveness as a teacher and professional; offer and receive constructive feedback.

• Willingness to be flexible and to go above and beyond to meet the needs of KIPP OKC scholars.