College and Career Instructor (25-26)

KIPP Texas Public Schools; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision options

Life insurance

Fertility and disability plans

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Austin is seeking a College and Career Instructor responsible for developing and teaching a curriculum designed for high school juniors. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree, with at least two years of teaching experience preferred. This role involves advising students on postsecondary opportunities and fostering a supportive learning environment while collaborating with key stakeholders. Competitive compensation and a range of benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years prior experience teaching high school students.
• Experience working with high school students and their families in college counseling is preferred.
• Experience working with high school students and families in college counseling is preferred.
• Professional development course on college and career readiness is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach a college and career curriculum for high school juniors.
• Advise and coach students in postsecondary access and career exploration.
• Collect, analyze, and respond to student data for improving lesson content.
• Assist students with standardized tests and college applications.
• Collaborate with leadership teams to strengthen postsecondary pathways.
• Build relationships with teachers, partners, and colleges to expand opportunities.

Skills

Resilience

Strong work ethic

Experience using data to drive decision making

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year institution

2 years HS teaching experience

Job description

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About KIPP Texas Public Schools

KIPP Texas Public Schools is a network of 54 public charter, open‑enrollment, pre‑K‑12 schools educating nearly 32,000 students across Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. Together with families and communities, our mission is to 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 fair world.

Job Description

The College & Career Instructor is responsible for developing and teaching a college and career curriculum for high school juniors, and for building relationships with teachers, leadership, partners, and colleges to ensure students engage in experiences that expand knowledge, connect them to resources, and develop skills for matriculation and thriving in post‑secondary education and beyond.

Duties and Essential Job Functions

• Teach a Postsecondary and Career Readiness Course focusing on self‑exploration, goal setting, test prep, and college and career research and planning.
• Support KIPP juniors through rigorous and thoughtful lesson planning, lesson execution, and classroom management.
• Collect, analyze, and respond to student college and career data and classroom exit tickets to revise lesson content and priorities.
• Assist students in registering for standardized tests and guiding them through the process.
• Foster a supportive learning environment within the classroom.
• Participate on the grade‑level leadership team.
• Other duties as assigned by the School Leadership Team.
• Postsecondary and Career Counseling, Access and Knowledge development:
  • Advise and coach all students, including those with unique circumstances, in a classroom setting.
  • Create access to postsecondary resources and exposure opportunities.
  • Write recommendations for students applying to scholarships, summer enrichment programs, and college.
  • Schedule one‑on‑one meetings with families to discuss goals, needs, and aspirations and introduce the Postsecondary Match and Career Exploration processes.
  • Provide family engagement workshops related to postsecondary access and match.
  • Support college and career programming, including college visits (overnight or day), career site visits and speakers, college and career fairs, financial aid workshops, postsecondary and career readiness workshops to educate students and parents.
• Collaborate with the KIPP Forward Team and other stakeholders to track and report data for postsecondary access:
  • Maintain consistent communication on students’ data progress with key stakeholders, including the KIPP Foundation, KIPP Forward team, school and regional leadership, students, and families.
  • Collaborate with High School Leadership team to provide rigorous test prep and progress monitoring of ACT/SAT growth throughout junior year.
  • Utilize various student management platforms to track, monitor, and submit student data.
  • Monitor all KIPP Forward postsecondary access goals, such as YouScience Career assessment, FAFSA4Caster, balanced wishlists, summer enrichment applications, college application essays, letters of recommendation, and student‑and‑family one‑on‑ones.
  • Attend and actively participate in all staff meetings, including weekly meetings with the Director of KIPP Postsecondary Match to discuss progress, prepare lessons, and submit reports.
  • Develop positive, appropriate relationships with fellow KIPP Texas staff members and teachers.
  • Responsibilities associated with this position may shift, expand, and grow based on the regional needs of the organization.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year institution.

Preferred Education and Experience

• At least 2 years prior experience teaching high school students.
• Experience working with high school students and their families in the college counseling field, strongly preferred.

Preferred Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training

• Professional development course on college and career readiness and success is essential.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Resilience, strong work ethic and outcomes orientation—demonstrated ability to balance competing priorities under stress and follow through.
• Experience using data to drive decision‑making.
• Comfort with working in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work with teachers, parents, students, alumni, corporate partners, vendors, and admissions personnel.
• Ability to project plan, organize, and prioritize, with a collaborative spirit.
• Fast learner with the ability to inquire and be open to feedback.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required.

Physical Requirements

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Constantly operating a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lift and carry up to 20 pounds occasionally.

Work Environment

• Meet school schedule (e.g., 7:30 am–4/5 pm depending on Professional Development days).
• Work evenings, holidays, and weekends as necessary.

Travel Requirements

• Travel to other KIPP campuses for Professional Development, and chaperone students to college/university campuses and career site visits.
• Travel for home visits with alumni and families as necessary.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary is based on years of experience, degree of education, and level of expertise.

As a full‑time KIPP Texas employee you are eligible to participate in all KIPP Texas benefit plans. KIPP Texas offers a robust variety of benefits choices with competitive rates, including medical, dental, and vision options, life insurance, fertility, and disability plans starting as low as $25/month.

Additional Information

Some positions might be temporary and only available for the 2025-2026 school year.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

KIPP provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.