Job DescriptionPOSITION:TeacherREPORTS TO: PrincipalPOSITION TYPE:10-monthSTART DATE:26-27 School YearCOMPENSATION:Starting at $64,000 annuallyAt YES Prep, work for a mission thatimpactsthe life trajectory of students and their families.YESPrep creates pathways to extraordinaryopportunitythrough best-in-class development, competitive compensation and benefits, and recognition for your impact. Grow as an authentic leader and be part ofa high-performing, team-oriented culture. Some quick stats about us:
21,650Students
2,600Team Members
16Secondary Campuses
12Elementary Campuses
91% Students Who Qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch
96% Hispanic &African-AmericanStudents
99% Students Who Are Accepted to a 4-Year University
85% First-Generation College Students
Ranked in the Top 100 High Schools in the Nation,U.S. News & World Report
We serve the students of Houston, Texas, the 4th largest city across the United States. There are over 20 public-school districts and other great public charter schooloptions withinHouston’s city limits serving our increasing population. THEROLEWhen you join the YES Prep team, some of the work and responsibilities will include:
Developing rigorous lessons in your specific content area, in 1:1 blended learning environments,in order toreignite your students for college and beyond while bridging gaps for marginalized communities
Setting ambitious goals with your students andmonitoringtheir progress while encouraging them through frequent and persistent feedback
Tracking student growth and using data and feedback from coaches to create student growth plans when needed for student achievement concerns
Building transformable relationships with students and families by providing regular, and consistent, communication with parents via phone or video conference, email, or district-approved website
Creating a physical or virtual classroom environment conducive to learning andappropriate forthe physical, social, and emotional development of students
Collaborating with co-planner to work through daily lesson plans and add resources when needed to fit students’ needs.
Meeting regular deadlines for daily lesson plans,submittinggrades, and work samples
Working on a team of teachers and leaders to provide consistency, support, and accountability to all students
Working with content teams in Professional Development to norm on, and improve student learning
Conducting weekly tutorials outside of regular class day to provideadditionalinstruction and support to students
Completing supervision duties on campus that support student safety including but not limited to morning duty, lunch duty, dismissal, detention, and afterschool duty
Growing professionally in your craft of teaching by both receive and giving feedback on a consistent basis from DOI, School Leader, Administration Team
Persisting in the face of challenges, learning from mistakes, and setting a strong example of character for your students
Being available by phone, email, or video conferencing to confer with campus leaders, collaborators, students, and/or parents
Providing personal care services as needed
Additionalduties as assigned
THE PERSONWe seek staff with a multitude of backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas. Certain traits consistently shine through for our most successful employees: passion for the mission,drive forresults, care for students, resilience, and humility. Other traits needed and desired for this role are: THE MUST HAVES
Desire to disrupt systemic status quos in education
Willingness to goabove and beyondto disrupt said status quos
Passion to develop resiliency through a relentless pursuit of jaw-dropping results
Conviction thathigh expectations+ high accountability = high performance and high growth
EVERY OPPORTUNITY STARTS WITH A YESGreat schools begin with great people who believe every day is an opportunity to make a difference. At YES Prep, you have an opportunity to join a family of educators who are leveling the playing field by providing opportunities for a high-quality, college-forward curriculum while also ensuring our students feel supported through their academic journey and empowered to lead choice-filled lives.YESPrep is more than a family of public charterschools,it’sthe future of public education—it’san opportunity to say, “Yes, you can!THE PERKS
Compensation–This position is an exempt, salaried position; salary offerscommensuratewith experience.
Health and Supplemental Insurance – A $0 monthly medical option that includes $600 towards a Health Savings Account, in addition to a variety of supplemental benefits including Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, etc. Employees must work 20+ hours a week to be eligible for a full spectrum of benefits, and 10 hours a week minimum for medical benefits.
Retirement Plans– Participation inTeacher Retirement System of Texasand a 457b Retirement Plan.
Paid Time Off – Employees working 20+ hours a week receive10daysof Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures during the Academic Calendar.
Paid Leave Programming– In the event you need to be out due to medical needs (including maternity and
paternity leave), YES Prep offers paid leave, paid at 100%, based on eligibility and tenure.
Professional Development- YES Prep values longevity and performance over time. We invest in developing leaders through high-quality programs, effective coaching, and ongoingprofessional development.
YESPrep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicanton the basis ofrace, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood.
