Physics Teacher - YES Prep West Secondary (26-27)

Position Teacher Reports to: Principal Position Type: 10‑month Start Date: 26–27 School Year Compensation: Starting at $62,500 annually Responsibilities Developing rigorous lessons in your specific content area, in 1:1 blended learning environments, to reignite students for college and beyond while bridging gaps for marginalized communities. Setting ambitious goals with students and monitoring their progress while encouraging them through frequent and persistent feedback. Tracking student growth and using data and feedback from coaches to create student growth plans when needed for student achievement concerns. Building transformable relationships with students and families by providing regular, consistent communication with parents via phone or video conference, email, or district‑approved website. Creating a physical or virtual classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students. Collaborating with co‑planner to work through daily lesson plans and add resources when needed to fit student needs. Meeting regular deadlines for daily lesson plans, submitting grades, and work samples. Working on a team of teachers and leaders to provide consistency, support, and accountability to all students. Working with content teams in Professional Development to norm on, and improve student learning. Conducting weekly tutorials outside of regular class day to provide additional instruction and support to students. Completing supervision duties on campus that support student safety, including morning duty, lunch duty, dismissal, detention, and after‑school duty. Growing professionally in your craft of teaching by both receiving and giving feedback on a consistent basis from DOI, School Leader, and Administration Team. Persisting in the face of challenges, learning from mistakes, and setting a strong example of character for students. Being available by phone, email, or video conferencing to confer with campus leaders, collaborators, students, and/or parents. Providing personal care services as needed. Additional duties as assigned. Qualifications 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. 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. Ability to work urgently in a fast‑paced, results‑oriented environment. Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once. A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional. 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 disrupt said status quos. Passion to develop resiliency through relentless pursuit of jaw‑dropping results. Conviction that high expectations + high accountability = high performance and high growth. Benefits Compensation – Exempt, salaried position; salary offers commensurate with experience. Health and Supplemental Insurance – $0 monthly medical option that includes $600 towards a Health Savings Account, plus supplemental benefits (Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, etc.). Employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for full benefits; 10 hours a week minimum for medical benefits. Retirement Plans – Participation in Teacher Retirement System of Texas and a 457b Retirement Plan. Paid Time Off – 12 days of paid time off for employees working 20+ hours per week, plus academic calendar closures. Paid Leave Programming – 100% paid leave for medical needs (including maternity and paternity leave) based on eligibility and tenure. Professional Development – Investment in high‑quality programs, coaching, and ongoing professional development. Award‑Winning Culture – Recognized as Houston’s Best Place to Work (2018, 2019, 2021, 2025); 2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education; 2016 finalist. Equal Opportunity Statement YES Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood. #J-18808-Ljbffr