Teacher Opportunities (2026-2027 School Year)

Democracy Prep Public Schools•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Democracy Prep Public Schools currently seeks teachers interested in all subject areas and grade levels for the 2026-2027 School Year. Who You Are An educator with an unwavering commitment to the Democracy Prep mission of college success and authentic civic engagement for our scholars. An outstanding classroom teacher who holds scholars to consistently high behavioral and academic expectations through high support. A self-reflective and self-aware teammate who is dedicated to aligning their classroom to Democracy Prep's commitment to antiracism and who is eager to use these skills to contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. A results-driven assessor with experience in and commitment to the use of data analysis to drive instructional decisions and teacher accountability. A professional with deep content-area expertise, who engages scholars with differentiation and strong execution of high-quality curriculum and prepares rigorous and engaging lessons through strong lesson planning. A graduate of a Bachelor’s degree program (required), with 2 years of teaching in urban areas and state certification (preferred). Please note that we request transcripts as a part of our onboarding process.

Requirements

An educator with an unwavering commitment to the Democracy Prep mission of college success and authentic civic engagement for our scholars.
An outstanding classroom teacher who holds scholars to consistently high behavioral and academic expectations through high support.
A self-reflective and self-aware teammate who is dedicated to aligning their classroom to Democracy Prep's commitment to antiracism and who is eager to use these skills to contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
A results-driven assessor with experience in and commitment to the use of data analysis to drive instructional decisions and teacher accountability.
A professional with deep content-area expertise, who engages scholars with differentiation and strong execution of high-quality curriculum and prepares rigorous and engaging lessons through strong lesson planning.
A graduate of a Bachelor’s degree program (required)

Nice To Haves

2 years of teaching in urban areas
state certification

Responsibilities

Work to ensure that scholars enjoy a classroom culture characterized by high expectations and high support.
Create an inclusive classroom and school community by engaging in training, reflection, and dialogue around issues of race, identity, diversity, equity, and inclusion for our staff and scholars.
Plan and prepare for effective implementation of a coherent, research-based curriculum.
Develop and use a variety of assessment data to refine curricula and instructional practice.
Maintain strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues through effective and frequent communication.
Continuously improve your professional practice through weekly coaching sessions, professional development, and collaborative, data-driven reflection with department and grade-level teams.
Cultivate the social-emotional well-being of all scholars by building a positive classroom culture that leverages strong partnerships with scholars, their families, and the school's scholar support team.
Foster a life of active citizenship for all scholars through the implementation of age-appropriate conversations and activities centered on current events, participation in community service and outreach opportunities, and active celebration o f scholars' culture, heritage, and identity .
Engage in whole-school events and tasks, including transitions, family conferences, tutoring, and other activities/duties as needed and assigned by school leadership.