High School Teacher (26-27)

KIPP Texas Public Schools; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Competitive vacation and paid time off

Paid family leave

Flexible spending account

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

A public charter school network in San Antonio is seeking dedicated educators to develop standards-based lesson plans, collaborate with teams, and support students academically and culturally. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree and a valid Texas Teacher’s certificate, with a strong commitment to educational equity and community engagement. This role includes supervising students, attending school events, and developing individualized learning plans. Comprehensive benefits are provided, making it a rewarding opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated knowledge in core subject area.
• Valid Texas Teacher’s certificate required for certain positions.

Responsibilities

• Develop unit plans and lesson plans based on Texas standards.
• Collaborate with teams to promote critical thinking.
• Establish trust-based relationships with students and families.

Skills

Commitment to mission

Academic success with underserved communities

Desire to teach intense curriculum

Flexibility and responsiveness

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Texas Teacher 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.

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.
• Embrace and incorporate feedback in the spirit of constant improvement.

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

• 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.

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.

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.