AP English Teacher (TIA Eligible) - YES Prep Brays Oaks Secondary (Immediate Hire)

About the role

This 10-month teaching position begins with the 2026–27 school year. Compensation starts at $64,000 annually; teachers in Teacher Incentive Allotment-eligible courses may earn up to an additional $32,000 per year based on performance and student growth. With TIA designation, total earnings can reach:

• 1 year of experience: $91,800
• 5 years of experience: $96,800
• 10 years of experience: $99,800
• 15 years of experience: $102,800

Responsibilities

• Develop rigorous, blended-learning lessons in your content area 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 create individualized growth plans when needed
• Build transformative relationships with students and families through regular communication via phone, video, email, or district-approved platforms
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for students’ physical, social, and emotional development
• Collaborate with co-planners to refine daily lesson plans and tailor resources to student needs
• Meet deadlines for lesson plans, grade submission, and work samples
• Work on a team of teachers and leaders to ensure consistency, support, and accountability for all students
• Participate in content-team professional development to norm on and improve student learning
• Conduct weekly tutorials outside the regular school day to provide additional instruction and support
• Fulfill supervision duties such as morning, lunch, dismissal, detention, and after-school coverage to support student safety
• Grow professionally through regular feedback from DOI, school leaders, and the 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 leaders, colleagues, students, and families
• Provide personal care services as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)
• Texas Educator Certification, or willingness to enroll in an Alternative Certification Program (ACP) to obtain certification
• Strong ability to navigate web-based applications and technology
• Ability to instruct students using a variety of technology applications and platforms
• Belief in and 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 and work urgently in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment
• Capacity to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives simultaneously
• Dedication to continuous professional learning and growth

Must-Have Beliefs

• Belief in and 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 challenge the status quo
• Passion to build student resilience through relentless pursuit of exceptional results
• Conviction that high expectations + high accountability = high performance and high growth