MS/HS English Teacher

Blanchard Campus | The Academies of Oklahoma

Great teaching changes lives… and in middle and high school, it shapes how students think, communicate, and engage with the world.

At The Academies of Oklahoma (TAO), we are building something meaningful from the ground up at our Blanchard campus. Our schools are grounded in strong relationships, high expectations, and a commitment to preparing students for college, career, and life.

We are seeking an educator who believes in strong instruction, deep relationships, and the power of literacy... and who is excited to help build a high-quality English program within a growing, mission-driven school.

About the Role

The MS/HS English Teacher is responsible for delivering high-quality, standards-aligned instruction in reading, writing, and language across middle and high school.

This teacher plays a critical role in developing students into thoughtful readers, skilled writers, and confident communicators... while helping establish strong academic systems and classroom culture in a founding campus environment.

This role reports to the Head of School and works closely with the instructional team to ensure strong alignment and student growth.

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Excellence

• Deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction grounded in Spartan Prime standards
• Provide strong, explicit instruction in reading comprehension, writing, vocabulary, and grammar
• Use complex, high-quality texts to engage students in critical thinking and analysis
• Design writing experiences that build clarity, structure, and authentic voice
• Balance foundational skill-building with deeper analysis and student discourse

Literacy & Communication

• Support students in becoming independent, strategic readers across disciplines
• Develop students’ ability to write across genres, purposes, and audiences
• Create frequent opportunities for students to speak, listen, and engage in academic discussion
• Reinforce literacy as a foundational skill for success in all content areas

Data-Driven Instruction

• Use assessment data (including NWEA MAP and classroom assessments) to guide instruction
• Identify learning gaps and provide targeted, responsive support
• Monitor student growth and adjust instruction to ensure all students make progress

Classroom Culture

• Build a structured, engaging learning environment with clear routines and expectations
• Develop strong relationships with students rooted in trust, consistency, and accountability
• Foster a classroom culture where students feel safe to take risks, share ideas, and grow

Collaboration & Growth

• Actively participate in PLCs, instructional coaching, and professional development
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure alignment and strengthen instruction
• Reflect on practice and commit to continuous improvement as part of a growing team

Who You Are

• You believe literacy is the foundation for all learning
• You are passionate about helping students read deeply and write effectively
• You are excited by the opportunity to build and shape a strong academic program
• You value strong relationships and understand they drive student success
• You balance structure and engagement, holding high expectations while building connection
• You are committed to growing your practice and contributing to a team

Why TAO?

• The opportunity to help build a new campus and shape its academic vision
• Mission-driven work that directly impacts students and community
• A strong, relational culture grounded in the Spartan mindset
• Ongoing support, coaching, and opportunities for professional growth
• A team committed to building something meaningful… together