Middle School ELA Teacher - Impactful & Data-Driven

KIPP Texas Public Schools; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

PTO

Family leave

HSA

Employee assistance

Job summary

KIPP Texas Public Schools in Houston is seeking a dedicated Teacher. You will deliver instruction aligned to Texas State standards and develop year-long unit plans and assessments to support student growth.

You will collaborate with grade‑level teams, engage families, and participate in school events while maintaining professional responsibilities and a focus on equity and student achievement. This role may require participation in extended hours and after-school duties.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

Commitment to mission

Academic excellence focus

Collaboration

Feedback receptiveness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas Teacher Certificate

Job description

KIPP Texas Public Schools in Houston is seeking a dedicated Teacher. You will deliver instruction aligned to Texas State standards and develop year-long unit plans and assessments to support student growth.

You will collaborate with grade‑level teams, engage families, and participate in school events while maintaining professional responsibilities and a focus on equity and student achievement. This role may require participation in extended hours and after-school duties.