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 school’s 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

Bachelor’s 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 | Monday–Friday, 8-hour shift

Occasional After School and Weekend Events (Seasonal and Limited)