8th Grade US History Teacher (TIA Eligible) - YES Prep Southeast Secondary (Immediate Opening)

About the Role

Position: Teacher – reports to the Principal. This is a 10‑month position starting in the 2026‑27 school year. The role is eligible for the Texas Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA), allowing teachers to earn up to $102,800 annually.

Responsibilities

• Develop rigorous lessons in your content area for 1:1 blended learning environments, aiming to reignite students for college and bridge gaps for marginalized communities.
• Set ambitious goals with students, monitor progress, and provide frequent, persistent feedback.
• Track student growth and use data and coach feedback to create growth plans for achievement concerns.
• Build transformative relationships with students and families through regular communication (phone, video, email, or district‑approved website).
• Create a physical or virtual classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for students’ physical, social, and emotional development.
• Collaborate with a co‑planner to develop daily lesson plans and add resources as needed.
• Meet regular deadlines for lesson plans, grade submissions, and work samples.
• Work on a team of teachers and leaders to provide consistency, support, and accountability to all students.
• Partner with content teams in Professional Development to norm and improve student learning.
• Conduct weekly tutorials outside of regular class time to provide additional instruction and support.
• Perform supervision duties that support student safety (morning duty, lunch duty, dismissal, detention, after‑school duty).
• Grow professionally by receiving and giving feedback from the Director of Instruction, school leader, and administration team.
• Persist through challenges, learn from mistakes, and model strong character for students.
• Be available by phone, email, or video conference to confer with campus leaders, collaborators, students, and/or parents.
• Provide personal care services as needed and perform additional duties as assigned.

Must‑Have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year college or university recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
• 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 applications and platforms.
• Commitment to the mission and core values of YES Prep Public Schools.
• 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 continuous learning, growth, and professional development.

Desired Beliefs

• Commitment to the mission and core values of YES Prep Public Schools.
• Desire to disrupt systemic status quos in education.
• Willingness to go above and beyond to effect change.
• Passion for developing resiliency through relentless pursuit of outstanding results.
• Conviction that high expectations plus high accountability lead to high performance and growth.

Compensation

Starting salary is $64,000 annually. Teachers eligible for the Teacher Incentive Allotment can earn up to an additional $32,000 per year based on performance and student growth, with total potential earnings of $102,800 for highly experienced teachers.

Benefits

• Exempt, salaried position with salary commensurate with experience.
• Health and supplemental insurance: $0 monthly medical option plus $600 toward a Health Savings Account; dental, vision, disability, life, and other supplemental benefits.
• Retirement plans: participation in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and a 457(b) retirement plan.
• Paid Time Off: 10 days for employees working 20+ hours per week, plus system closures.
• Paid leave programming: 100% paid leave for medical, maternity, and paternity needs based on eligibility and tenure.
• Professional development: high‑quality programs, effective coaching, and ongoing development opportunities.
• Award‑winning culture: recognized as Houston’s Best Place to Work (2018, 2019, 2021, 2025) and recipient of the 2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education.

Schedule

This is a 10‑month teaching position aligned with the academic calendar.