Band Teacher; SY

• Position Type:
  Teacher
  - High / Teacher
  - Secondary Music
• Date Posted: 7/17/2026
• Location:
  
  Uplift Hampton High School

Uplift's mission is to create and sustain public schools of excellence that empower each student to reach their highest potential in college and the global marketplace and that inspire in students a life‑long love of learning, achievement, and service in order to positively change their world.

Provide students with appropriate educational activities and experiences that will enable them to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth. Help students develop the skills necessary to be a productive member of society.

• Arrive at school 15 minutes before carpool and be available for assigned duties or set‑up (7:15 am).
• Stay at school until time designated by the School Director/Managing Director or as business necessitates.
• Participate in school‑wide and individual professional development, including the 2‑3 week summer session.
• Attend and participate in all staff meetings.
• Perform necessary duties including but not limited to bus, morning, lunch and after‑noon duties.
• Chaperone field lessons and field trips.
• Abide by all state and federal mandates in reporting sexual or physical abuse and neglect.
• Uphold the code of conduct and all school policies.
• Maintain and support a positive professional school culture.
• Model behavior within the code of conduct.
• Support and follow directives of campus administrators.
• Provide clerical, instructional, and behavioral support for scholars as needed.
• Enroll in and complete all Texas Reading Academies Training.

• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to plan, align, and integrate curricula that will be consistently assessed.
• Attend all grade‑level meetings.
• Work with grade level to address and resolve student issues.

• Create rigorous and engaging long‑term, quarterly, weekly, daily, and lesson‑specific lesson plans.
• Set clear short‑term and long‑term goals to drive instruction.
• Maintain a productive, safe, and focused learning environment.
• Consistently enforce Uplift Education's core mission and values.
• Provide meaningful and frequent assessments in a timely manner, utilizing daily conference time to do so.
• Provide necessary accommodations and modifications for the growth and success of all students.
• Effectively teach the adopted curriculum, the Uplift curriculum, and the International Baccalaureate components.
• Go above and beyond to ensure all students are meeting appropriate standards.
• Keep parents well‑informed about students' progress, providing frequent feedback in accordance with campus guidelines, weekly assessments and quarterly report cards.
• Maintain an open‑door policy.
• Uphold all school policies within the classroom.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and public agencies in support of the attendance program.
• Complete network and/or state‑mandated trainings by due date.

• Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from an accredited college or university required. Master’s Degree is preferred but not required.
• Experience Requirements: Previous teaching experience is a plus.
• Special Skills/
  
  Certifications:
  
  
  • Must have valid Texas Teacher Certification or be enrolled in an Uplift‑designated certification course.

• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
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• Bilingual
  
  Skills:
  
  Spanish speaking a plus.
• Technology: Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook). Ability to use basic office equipment and learn other software as necessary.

The physical demands described include maintaining emotional control under stress, occasional prolonged and irregular hours, sitting, talking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle, or feel, reaching with hands and arms, standing, walking, using stairs, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment may have a noise level from low to high, frequent interruptions, and activity from other employees and students that may be distracting.

New Teacher Starting Salary: $63,000

Uplift Education is an equal employment opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state or local law.