Teachers - Elementary Teacher (PreK-5th)
- Tulsa Public Schools
- Tulsa, OK, USA
- $40,000 - $83,786 yearly
Job Description
By submitting this form, you are starting your application to be an Elementary Teacher (PreK-5th) at Tulsa Public Schools.
To apply please have the following items ready:
- Resume and/or work history information
- Transcripts and/or academic history information
- Contact information for two (2) references (we will not contact them yet)
***If you wish to be considered for other teaching positions, you must apply via the links below:
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Full Job Description:
Early Childhood Teacher (PreK-3rd)
Elementary School Teacher (3rd-5th)
Grade: Teacher’s Salary Schedule
Tulsa Public Schools’ existing salary schedules provide career increment adjustments based on education/experience and/or years of creditable service. For more information about the salary for this specific position please review the Salary Schedule for the corresponding Salary Grade (listed above).
For more information on our comprehensive benefits packages, please visit: Compensation and Benefits website.
Position Summary: As a teacher with Tulsa Public Schools, you will be tasked with creating a flexible early childhood/elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth. You will establish effective rapport with all stakeholders (students, families and colleagues); motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good academic foundation; and master the objectives of each lesson set forth by district curriculum.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree
Experience:
• Previous experience working with children preferred
• Previous teaching experience preferred
Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc.
• Oklahoma Teaching Certification in Elementary Education or applicable area or the ability to be Emergency Certified in Elementary Education or applicable area
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Office Suite
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
• Required to attend training in the science of reading
• Required to maintain professional certification and attend professional development provided by the district
Tulsa Public Schools is a large and diverse urban district with a commitment to excellence by providing educational options to fit a number of learning styles. Our students lead through literacy, are empowered through experience, and contribute to their community. Tulsa Public Schools honors the diversity, creativity, and passion of our students, elevating every student to be designers of their destiny.
Tulsa Public Schools is the 3rd largest employer in the Tulsa area- According to the (2024) Comprehensive Annual Financial Report from Tulsa County.
To learn more about the demographics of the district, visit www.TulsaSchools.org/About.
Mission Our students lead through literacy, are empowered through experience, and contribute to their community.
Vision Tulsa Public Schools honors the diversity, creativity, and passion of our students, elevating every student to be designers of their destiny.
Values
- Equity: We provide resources and supports matched to student need, for every student in every school. We must examine biases and resolve unfair practices.
- Character: We make decisions, take action, and approach our work based on what is best for our students and their success.
- Excellence: We hold each other to higher standards that produce exemplary knowledge, skills, abilities, and mindsets.
- Team: We celebrate success, learn from struggles, and invest in the development of our teams and team members.
- Joy: We ensure that everyone knows the excitement that comes from working deeply on a problem, task, or concept, and experiencing breakthrough moments.
Beliefs
- Our students can
- Our teachers make it happen
- Our principals are key
- Our district is “all in”
- Our community is essential