Core Master Teacher Pool (Humanities, Math, Science)
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Job Location:
Pflugerville, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Middle School Core Teacher
Teach with Purpose
Are you passionate about transforming education At Unparalleled Preparatory Academy (UPA) we are redefining the landscape of learning in Northeast Austin. Our mission is to provide students with immersive career-focused experiences while fostering a love for learning and leadership. We are committed to ensuring that every student graduates with the skills knowledge and mindset needed to excel in their future careers. If you are driven to make a measurable lasting impactUPA is the place for you.
Join Our Growing School
UPA is a 6th8th grade STEM career acceleration charter school. We are building a community of educators who believe in collaboration accountability creativity and innovation. Our educators prepare students for real-world careersfrom nursing to cybersecuritywhile ensuring rigorous academic growth.
Deliver Unparalleled Results
UPA teachers are leaders: creative student-centered data-driven and highly collaborative. We dont wait on problemswe solve them. We dont wait for opportunitieswe create them.
To bring our vision to life we seek teachers who demonstrate initiative embrace feedback and consistently deliver results for students.
Responsibilities
As a member of the UPA teaching team you will:
Instructional & Academic Responsibilities
- Create hands-on inquiry-based lessons that foster creativity curiosity engagement and real-world problem solving.
- Lead interdisciplinary projects that integrate core subjects with career pathways.
- Incorporate at least one teacher-created or enhanced instructional activity weekly (enrichment differentiation or extension).
- Consistently use student data to inform instruction and reteach plans.
- Maintain 95% on-time submission of all lesson plans assessments and trackers.
Measurable Academic Expectations
- Each student must grow at least 5 RIT points on MAP by December and 8 RIT points by May.
- Maintain a classroom data tracker updated weekly showing progress toward academic goals.
- Demonstrate adjustments to instruction based on MAP formative assessments exit tickets and reteach data.
Classroom Culture & Student Engagement
- Establish a positive structured and joyful classroom that supports learning and personal responsibility.
- Design and implement monthly classroom culture initiatives (celebrations challenges incentives or community-building activities).
- Maintain strong student relationships and ensure consistent attendance engagement and participation.
Family & Community Partnership
- Build meaningful positive rapport with all families.
- Complete a minimum of 5 positive parent contacts per week logged in the school system.
- Communicate proactively with families about student progress behavior and celebrations.
Collaboration & Professionalism
- Actively participate in weekly PLC/team meetings contributing ideas resources and problem-solving.
- Respond to team admin and parent communication within 24 hours.
- Implement coaching feedback within one week or the next lesson cycle as appropriate.
- Support school-wide initiatives testing operations and grade-level events.
- Contribute to team culture by supporting at least two school-wide community events per semester.
Initiative & Creativity
- Create at least one student-facing initiative per semester (club event enrichment opportunity community service activity classroom showcase).
- Demonstrate independent initiative without waiting for administrative prompting.
- Bring one instructional innovation or strategy to PLC per month.
Become Part of Our Community
UPA educators build more than classroomsthey build an ecosystem. As a member of our team you will:
- Engage in leadership development opportunities.
- Engage in weekly PD focused on instruction culture and interdisciplinary practice.
- Benefit from a collaborative feedback-rich environment dedicated to growth.
Qualifications
To be successful at UPA you must demonstrate:
- Bachelors Degree (required); degree in Education preferred
- Project Based Learning Experience
- 3 or more years of classroom teaching experience
- Texas Teaching Certification or willingness to pursue within first year at UPA
- Passion for teaching youth development and student achievement
- Ability to maintain a student-centered culture with strong relationships
- Strong communication skills with students families and colleagues
- Growth mindset and openness to feedback and coaching
- High level of collaboration initiative and personal responsibility
- Commitment to equity for all students
- Comfort with technology and willingness to integrate tools like VR LMS systems and digital trackers
How UPA Invests in You
Benefits
- Medical dental and vision insurance
- TRS or 403(b) retirement
- Competitive salary ($60000)
- Travel and conference opportunities
- Weekly high-quality PD
- Leadership development pathways
Perks
- MacBook
- UPA Gear
- Stipends and Bonuses
- Fully equipped teacher workspace (coffee snacks teaching supplies)
- Collaborative and supportive environment
- Classroom Budget
Apply Now!
Join Unparalleled Preparatory Academy and make a transformational impact. Together we will cultivate the next generation of innovators leaders and problem-solvers.
Key Skills
- Computer Science
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Management
- Communication skills
- Algebra
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Conflict Management
- Teaching
- Tutoring
- Word Processing
