WHO WE ARE

At Tulsa Honor Academy (THA), we are on a mission to equip all scholars with the academic skills, content knowledge, and ethical character required for college graduation and life success.

We believe ALL scholars, regardless of race, background, income or ability, can achieve at high levels. We work relentlessly to ensure 100% of scholars are on a path to go to and graduate from a college of their choice, beginning in the fifth grade. 

Opening our doors in 2015 with 92 fifth grade scholars, THA will grow to serve over 1,300 scholars in grades 5-12 across our two campuses in the 2024-2025 academic year.

When you join the THA Familia, you are joining a team with an unwavering commitment to ensuring scholars in our community have access to a high-quality, college preparatory education. One that is focused on developing successful college graduates who will become well-rounded, engaged individuals who will transform their communities. 

Candidates must share our unshakeable belief that all scholars can achieve when given the opportunity. Sound like you? 

WHO YOU ARE

• You are a firm believer that all scholars can go to and graduate from college
• You demonstrate determination and know that the work is hard, but worth it
• You display humility through consistent self-reflection, problem solving and implementation of feedback
• You believe in team first and know that success is not defined by individuals, but by the team itself
• You demonstrate a commitment to structure knowing that school-wide systems are critical elements of our scholars’ success
• You are a proactive communicator who does so clearly and concisely with scholars, families and staff
• You are nerdy about ensuring scholars have access to rigorous academic instruction, including deep and complex content
• You desire to be in the trenches with us and our kids and can engage and motivate diverse stakeholders
• You are goal-oriented and set meaningful, ambitious goals and achieve success despite potential obstacles or setbacks
• You are always hungry for more and have a deep desire to be an expert in your field 
• Grit and an indomitable spirit are an instinctual reaction when the work is hard in order to achieve our mission and you display ingenuity, resourcefulness and tenacity to tackle complex problems 

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

Tulsa Honor Academy’s Assistant Principals of Instruction primarily focus on rigorous instruction, while simultaneously supporting the culture and operations of the school. The API will ensure, through instructional coaching and accountability, that all scholars receive high quality instruction making every second count in the classroom. The API works to make sure the school can reach our ambitious academic growth and achievement goals while bringing to life the THA mission and vision. 

Core Commitments 

• It is hard, but joyful - for kids and adults. We work hard, but love just as hard.
  • Develop a palpably positive school climate with frequent and authentic instances of shared smiling, laughter and enthusiasm where joy is deeply rooted in achievement, the content, and team/individual successes. 
  • Believe that scholar actions and mindsets stem from teacher actions and mindsets
• Back-to-basics, liberal arts school - We have a fundamental belief in teaching kids to be critical thinkers through ELA and STEM.
  • Ensure all scholars complete the cognitive work during the lesson, such as reading, writing, discussion, analysis, meaning-making, computation, and problem-solving
  • Display that you value risk-taking, especially when the work is challenging. Expect all scholars to attempt all work, take academic risks, and learn from their mistakes
• Structure Driven School - We sacrifice autonomy in exchange for consistency and commitment to a shared definition of excellence.
  • Sweat the small stuff 
  • Believe that scholars want and need to be held to a higher standard and that scholars are capable of making good choices
  • Teach and enforce school-wide systems, rules and consequences, disciplinary codes, and rewards at all times
  • Know that warm and strict are not opposites 
• Team, team, team - We support our community, learn from one another and respect each other enough to hold high expectations for ourselves and our scholars. 
  • Value parents as our partners
  • Model what we expect because we know adults drive culture 
  • Believe in a all hands on deck mentality 
• Constant Improvement - We model what it really means to receive feedback. 
  • Gain energy from the feedback cycle, not lose it 
  • Looking in the mirror rather than pointing out the window 
  • Use feedback to make productive changes in performance
• Diversity and Equity - We believe institutions thrive with diverse people and backgrounds
  • Ensure our community is an inclusive and safe place
• People, paper, college - What we invest in says a lot about what we prioritize 
  • Developing rigorous instructional materials 
  • Supporting teammates, families and scholars 
  • Do whatever it takes to ensure our scholars go to and graduate from college 

Core Responsibilities

• Academic Achievement: To ensure Tulsa Honor Academy is on track for academic excellence, Assistant Principals of Instruction create a data-driven culture, utilize assessments to ensure curriculum exceeds state/national standards of rigor, and support teachers in curriculum implementation and instruction.
• Coaching: Assistant Principals of Instruction conduct consistent observations of and coaching sessions with classroom teachers, ensure teachers effectively implement weekly action steps, provide quality (measurable, observable, bite-sized) feedback and are able to provide live feedback or classroom intervention, when needed. Assistant Principals of Instruction collaborate in planning and facilitation of professional development programming. 
• Classroom Engagement & Behavior: Assistant Principals of Instruction ensure school culture maximizes learning and creates an environment full of joy and engagement. Culture includes non-instructional time, in-class behavior, classroom engagement and utilization of school-wide systems and structures. 
• Adult Culture: Assistant Principals of Instruction build relationships with classroom teachers, address teacher needs, communicate proactively, celebrate scholar achievement, models what THA expects (from scholars and adults) and works to build positive staff morale. 
• Leadership: Assistant Principals of Instruction hold expectations for themselves by modeling the all hands on deck mentality, embodying THA’s leadership mindset, managing time and tasks, taking ownership of tasks, communicating effectively, remaining committed to excellence and remaining proactive in all areas of responsibility. While an Assistant Principal of Instruction’s primary focus is academic instruction, it is important that all school leaders take ownership in the school’s success.

Tulsa Honor Academy recognizes the importance of a high-quality, well-trained Leadership Team in fulfilling the mission of the school. To that end, we are committed to providing an excellent education to all scholars by 1) ensuring that our scholars ultimately master the material we teach, 2) establishing a structured, yet loving environment that ensures all scholars are physically and emotionally safe at all times, and 3) creating and maintaining student and adult facing systems that enable the school to function efficiently and effectively in pursuit of our mission.

THA school leaders ensure Tulsa Honor Academy is on track for academic excellence by ensuring they and their team have a clear, long-term plan created through backwards planning, document all systems and utilize data to inform priorities and decisions. All school leaders at Tulsa Honor Academy are expected to build relationships with classroom teachers, address teacher needs, communicate proactively, celebrate scholar achievement, model what THA expects (from scholars and adults) and work to build positive staff morale. School leaders hold expectations for themselves by modeling the all hands on deck mentality, embodying THA’s leadership mindset, managing time and tasks, taking ownership of tasks, communicating effectively, remaining committed to excellence and remaining proactive in all areas of responsibility. 

THE DETAILS

Qualifications/Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• State certification preferred

Experience

• 2 years of experience as a teacher or school leader is required 
• Experience in curriculum development and implementation is required 
• Proven track record of academic growth and achievement is required
• Prior experience in a school serving a similar population to THA’s is preferred 
• Charter school experience is strongly preferred 

The Role

• Reports to and is held accountable by the school’s Principal. 
• This role is year round (12 months), full-time, exempt.
• Assistant Principals of Instruction coach classroom teachers in all subject areas and grade levels served by the school.

Compensation and Benefits 

• THA’s starting salary range for Assistant Principals is $62,000. Salary is commensurate with full-time, K-12 leadership experience in accredited schools. THA’s compensation includes a comprehensive benefits package. To learn more about THA’s benefits, visit tulsahonor.org/careers.