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:
Purposeful Progression Grounded in Readiness and Mastery;
Integrated Academic and Construction Trades Pathways;
Dignity-Centered Systems with High Expectations;
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 (Biology & Chemistry)
Location: YouthBuild Brownsville, Brownsville, Texas
Reports to: Assistant Principal
The Science Teacher is responsible for delivering rigorous, engaging, and student-centered instruction in Biology, Chemistry, and GED Science.
This role requires a highly effective educator capable of differentiating instruction across varied academic levels while accelerating student learning for both diploma-bound and GED-track students. Instruction should integrate scientific reasoning, laboratory experiences, and real-world workforce applications, preparing students for postsecondary success in both college and skilled trades pathways. The teacher will report to and collaborate daily with the Assistant Principal.
Plan and deliver instruction in:
Biology
Chemistry
GED Science
Design lessons that build foundational scientific knowledge while advancing critical thinking and analytical skills.
Maintain instructional quality across multiple course preparations.
Develop and implement TEKS-aligned Biology and Chemistry curriculum.
Develop and implement GED Science instruction aligned to current GED standards.
Submit timely, high-quality lesson plans that reflect intentional design and alignment.
Deliver structured lessons that include:
Do Now
I Do (Direct Instruction)
We Do (Guided Practice)
You Do (Independent/Application Practice)
Exit Ticket
Align lessons to clear, measurable objectives.
Prioritize application, analysis, scientific reasoning, and problem-solving.
Utilize hands-on and relevant instructional strategies such as:
Laboratory activities
Scientific investigations
Project-based learning
Workforce and industry connections
Interactive demonstrations and models
Connect science concepts to careers in healthcare, manufacturing, construction, engineering, environmental systems, and skilled trades.
Ensure all students can access rigorous content regardless of starting level.
Conduct frequent checks for understanding.
Analyze student performance data to guide instruction.
Differentiate instruction for:
Below-grade-level learners
English Language Learners (ELLs)
Students with IEPs
GED-track students requiring acceleration
Maintain consistent classroom structures and expectations.
Establish a respectful, structured, and academically focused learning environment.
Utilize restorative practices and least-invasive interventions.
Hold students to high expectations for participation, effort, and completion.
Maintain strong systems of accountability and academic ownership.
Consistently connect learning to workforce applications and postsecondary opportunities.
Bachelor’s degree required (Biology, Chemistry, Science Education, STEM, or related field preferred).
Teaching certification preferred (or willingness to obtain within 24 months).
Experience teaching high school science and/or GED Science preferred.
Strong ability to differentiate instruction across varied academic levels.
Biology and Chemistry content expertise
Data-driven decision-making
Strong classroom management
Differentiation and intervention strategies
Relationship-building with opportunity youth
Ability to connect science concepts to real-world careers and workforce pathways
Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with up to 3% employer match after one 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).
