High School Science Teacher

Mission

YouthBuild Brownsville is a tuition free workforce development high school that prepares students for high-paying high-demand jobs and to become homeowners.

Vision

We equip youth and communities to determine their future and build personal wealth for generations to come.

YouthBuild Brownsville is grounded in a set of core principles operationalized through the schools academic work-based learning and pathway success programs:

1. Purposeful Progression Grounded in Readiness and Mastery;

2. Integrated Academic and Construction Trades Pathways;

3. Dignity-Centered Systems with High Expectations;

4. Partnerships that Expand Postsecondary Opportunity and Workforce Success; 5. Equity Equals Ownership; and 6. A Commitment to Continuous Improvement.

YouthBuild Brownsville is a licensed partner site of Build UP.

Founded in 2018 in Birmingham Alabama Build UP is a workforce development high school model with three campuses and six programs in Birmingham and Selma Alabama and Brownsville Texas. The vision of Build UP is to empower and equip youth and communities to determine their own future. At Build UP students are able to:

Acquire a self-directed career-focused education

Gain knowledge and skills in a high demand field of their choosing

Own homes to build personal wealth and lead long-term neighborhood revitalization

Position: High School Science Teacher

Location: YouthBuild Brownsville Brownsville Texas

Reports to: Assistant Principal

Position Overview

The Science Teacher is responsible for delivering rigorous engaging and student centered instruction across high school science and limited GED preparation.

This role requires a highly effective educator capable of managing multiple course preparations differentiating instruction across varied academic levels and accelerating student learning for both diploma-bound and GED-track students. Instruction should integrate scientific reasoning applied mathematics and real-world workforce connections preparing students for postsecondary success in both college and skilled trades pathways. Will report to and work with the Assistant Principal daily.

Key Responsibilities

1. Instruction & Planning

Multi-Level Curriculum Delivery

Plan and deliver instruction across:

High school science (e.g. Integrated Physics & Chemistry Biology Environmental Science etc.)

GED Science/Math

Design vertically aligned lessons that build foundational knowledge while advancing higher-level skills

Manage multiple course preps effectively while maintaining instructional quality Curriculum Planning

Develop and implement TEKS-aligned science instruction and GED-aligned math/science curriculum

Submit timely high-quality lesson plans that reflect intentional design and alignment

Lesson Design & Structure

Deliver structured lessons that include:

Do Now

I Do (Direct Instruction)

We Do (Guided Practice)

You Do (Independent/Application Practice)

Exit Ticket

Ensure all lessons are aligned to clear measurable objectives Prioritize application analysis and problem-solving

Academic Rigor

Maintain high expectations across all course levels

Incorporate:

Scientific inquiry and experimentation

Data analysis and interpretation

Mathematical reasoning within science contexts

Student Engagement

Use hands-on relevant strategies such as:

Lab-based learning

Real-world applications tied to trades (construction welding manufacturing)

Visual models and interactive activities

Ensure all students can access content regardless of starting level Assessment & Data-Driven Instruction

Conduct frequent checks for understanding across all course levels

Differentiate for:

Below-grade-level learners

ELLs

Students with IEPs

1. Classroom Management

Systems & Routines

Maintain consistent classroom structures

Establish a structured respectful and academically focused environment Use restorative practices and least invasive interventions

Active Monitoring

Continuously monitor engagement and understanding

Provide real-time feedback and redirection

Accountability

Hold a high bar for participation and completion

Maintain 100% student accountability

Connect instruction to:

Workforce applications

Postsecondary pathways

Qualifications

Salary commensurate to qualifications and experience

Bachelors degree required (Science STEM or related field strongly preferred)

Teaching certification preferred (or willingness to obtain within 24 months)

Experience teaching multiple preps and/or GED content preferred

Strong ability to differentiate instruction across varied academic levels

Core Competencies

Multi-prep instructional planning and execution

Data-driven decision-making

Strong classroom management

Differentiation and intervention

Relationship-building with opportunity youth

Ability to connect academics to real-world applications

Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience

Health dental and vision insurance

401(k) with up to 3% match after 1 year of service

Paid time off

Professional development support

Flexible schedule

Full-time in-person MondayFriday 8-hour shift

Occasional After School and Weekend Events (Seasonal and Limited)