YPOP/Technology Applications Teacher - YES Prep North Forest Secondary (Immediate)

About the role

Position Type: 10‑month contract. Start Date: 2026‑27 school year. Compensation: Starting at $64,000 annually.

Responsibilities

• Develop rigorous lessons in your content area for 1:1 blended learning environments, aiming to reignite student enthusiasm for college and bridge gaps for marginalized communities.
• Set ambitious goals with students, monitor progress, and provide frequent, persistent feedback.
• Track student growth; use data and coach feedback to create growth plans for achievement concerns.
• Build transformable relationships with students and families through regular communication (phone, video, email, 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 on daily lesson plans and add resources as needed.
• Meet regular deadlines for lesson plans, grades, 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 regular class time for additional instruction and support.
• Perform supervision duties (morning duty, lunch duty, dismissal, detention, after‑school duty) to support student safety.
• Engage in continuous professional growth by giving and receiving feedback from DOI, school leaders, and administration.
• Persist through challenges, model strong character, and be available via phone, email, or video for campus leaders, collaborators, students, and parents.
• Provide personal care services as needed and perform additional 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 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.
• Capacity to work urgently in a fast‑paced, results‑oriented environment.
• Skill in juggling multiple tasks and initiatives simultaneously.
• Dedication to continuous learning, growth, and professional development.

Qualifications & 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 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.

Benefits

• Exempt, salaried position with salary commensurate with experience.
• Health and supplemental insurance: $0 monthly medical option with $600 HSA contribution; dental, vision, disability, life, etc.
• Eligibility for full benefits with 20+ hours/week (medical benefits with 10 hours/week minimum).
• Retirement plans: Teacher Retirement System of Texas and a 457(b) plan.
• Paid Time Off: 10 days for employees working 20+ hours/week, plus system closures.
• Paid leave (including maternity and paternity) at 100% based on eligibility and tenure.
• Professional development through high‑quality programs, coaching, and ongoing training.
• 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.