Elementary Teacher (26-27)

KIPP Texas Public Schools; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid family leave

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Employee assistance program

Legal plans

Identity protection (LifeLock)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

KIPP Texas Public Schools is seeking dedicated educators to deliver standards-based instruction across Texas. You will design unit plans, use data to shape instruction, and collaborate with teams to foster critical thinking and rigorous learning.

Join a community that values strong family partnerships, timely delivery of duties, and ongoing professional growth within a dynamic school environment in Houston. Bachelor’s degree and Texas teaching certification are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Texas Teacher Certificate appropriate for level/subject area of assignment.
• Must be considered highly-qualified based on NCLB guidelines, if applicable.
• A valid Texas Teacher’s certificate is required for all Pre‑K4 and Special Education teaching positions. Proof of licensure will be required prior to starting employment.

Responsibilities

• Develop year-long Texas State standards-based unit plans and lesson plans that meet all students’ learning needs.
• Use assessment data to modify short and long-term plans in order to promote all students’ academic performance.
• Collaborate with content and grade-level teams to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with students and families based on trust and respect.
• Participate in the daily functions of the school such as morning, lunch, and afternoon supervisory duties.
• Attend critical school events such as staff meetings, open houses, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Develop individualized learning plans for students and communicate these plans to families in parent meetings and conferences.
• Meet professional obligations including timeliness and consistency in meeting deadlines.

Skills

Commitment to mission

Student advocacy

Collaborative teamwork

Adaptability

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Texas Teaching Certificate

Job description

About KIPP Texas Public Schools

KIPP Texas Public Schools is a free, public charter school network with more than 45 Pre-K - 12 schools across Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. With over 30 years in Texas, we work together with our families and communities to prepare students for college, career, and beyond! Our schools provide a high-quality, well-rounded education built on academic success and personal growth, where all students learn and thrive in a productive, safe, and joyful way!

Job Description

About The Role

Every member of the Team & Family at KIPP Texas Public Schools plays a critical role in ensuring our students have the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose - college, career and beyond. Our educators are passionate advocates for their students and their families, working tirelessly to ensure that our students have access to opportunity. In our classrooms and across the KIPP family we embrace, honor and celebrate our differences across several characteristics that construct our unique identities in our little and big KIPPsters. We are especially committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences of our students because we believe the best work we do is grounded in the realities and experiences of our families and KIPPsters.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Instructional Delivery and Assessment

• Develop year-long Texas State standards-based unit plans and lesson plans that meet all students’ learning needs.


• Use assessment data to modify short and long-term plans in order to promote all students’ academic performance.

Academic and Cultural Support

• Collaborate with content and grade-level teams to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor.


• Establish and maintain working relationships with students and families based on trust and respect.


• Participate in the daily functions of the school such as morning, lunch, and afternoon supervisory duties.


• Attend critical school events such as staff meetings, open houses, and parent-teacher conferences.


• Develop individualized learning plans for students and communicate these plans to families in parent meetings and conferences.


• Meet professional obligations including timeliness and consistency in meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university


• Demonstrated knowledge of core subject area assigned


• Texas Teacher Certificate appropriate for level and/or subject area of assignment, if applicable*


• Must be considered highly-qualified based on NCLB guidelines, if applicable


• A valid Texas Teacher’s certificate is required for all Pre‑K4 and Special Education teaching positions. Proof of licensure will be required prior to starting employment. For more information about obtaining certification click here.

COMPETENCY AND SKILLS

• Unwavering commitment to KIPP Texas mission, students, families, and community


• Strong record of helping students 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 Texas students

Additional Information

What We Bring to the Table

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with coverage options for employees and their families.


• Competitive vacation and flexible paid time off (PTO) policies.


• Paid family leave.


• Flexible spending account or high-yield HSA.


• Employee assistance programs.


• KIPP also offers the following employee-paid benefits: legal plans, LifeLock identity protection, life insurance and disability insurance.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The person in this position needs to be able to move about inside and outside the school throughout the workday.


• The candidate is expected to attend conferences, meetings and training sessions both virtually and in person within the Region.

Additional Requirements

• Reliable transportation is needed for travel between campuses


• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.


• Work with frequent interruptions.

Work Environment

• Reports to school site Monday-Friday.


• Typical school environment with frequent interruptions.

Travel Requirements

• Minimal travel; may travel to other school sites or regional offices for professional learning or meetings.

EEO

KIPP Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP Texas ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Talent Team. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job duties. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.