Empowering 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher

YES Prep Public Schools; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Supplemental Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Leave Programming

Professional Development

Award Winning Culture

Job summary

YES Prep Public Schools in Houston, TX, seeks a dedicated Teacher to develop rigorous lessons, track student growth, and engage families through regular communication. This 10-month role centers on college readiness and high engagement in a blended learning environment.

The ideal candidate holds a Texas teaching credential (or is working toward it) and demonstrates strong collaboration, time management, and adaptability in a fast-paced school setting. Compensation starts at $64,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required from an accredited four-year college or university as recognized by THECB.
• Texas Educator Certification or willingness to join ACP to obtain certification.
• Strong ability to navigate web-related applications and technology.
• Ability to instruct students using a variety of technology platforms.
• Commitment to YES Prep Public Schools' mission and core values.
• Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Ability to work urgently in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives simultaneously.
• Dedication to learning, growth, and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Develop rigorous lessons in your content area in 1:1 blended learning environments to engage students for college success.
• Set ambitious goals with students and monitor progress with regular feedback.
• Track student growth and create growth plans with coaches' input when needed.
• Communicate regularly with parents by phone, video, email, or district-approved site.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and student development.
• Collaborate with co-planners to adapt lesson plans and materials to student needs.
• Meet deadlines for daily lesson plans, grades, and work samples.
• Work with a team of teachers and leaders to ensure consistency and accountability.
• Engage with Professional Development to align teaching practices with content teams.
• Provide weekly tutorials outside class time to support students.

Skills

Digital literacy

Data-driven instruction

Communication with families

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university (THECB recognized)

Texas Educator Certification, or willing to join ACP to get certified

Job description

YES Prep Public Schools in Houston, TX, seeks a dedicated Teacher to develop rigorous lessons, track student growth, and engage families through regular communication. This 10-month role centers on college readiness and high engagement in a blended learning environment.

The ideal candidate holds a Texas teaching credential (or is working toward it) and demonstrates strong collaboration, time management, and adaptability in a fast-paced school setting. Compensation starts at $64,000 annually.