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When you join the YES Prep team, some of the exciting work will include:

• Embedding with the staff and students at one or more YES Prep schools to quickly learn the cadence of a school day, build relationships within the community, and become a content area expert in the course you are covering;
• Seamlessly transitioning into the role of a teacher of record and fulfilling all assigned duties and responsibilities with the exception of independently planning lessons from scratch;
• Executing strong, classroom management for students in all grade levels;
• Internalizing and preparing lessons that maintain excellent instruction for all students and ensure that no instructional time and learning is lost;
• Ensuring that lessons are rigorous, so students are prepared for college and beyond;
• Collaborating with teachers, campus staff, and content leaders within the system to ensure lessons are aligned and meet the specific needs of all students;
• Providing feedback to students, verbally and on graded assignments,that encouragesthem and ensures they achieve their academic and behavioralgoals;
• Persisting in the face of challenges, learning from mistakes, and setting a strong example of character for your students;
• Growing professionally in the craft of teaching by both receiving and giving feedback on a consistent basis;
• Working on a team of teachers and leaders to provide consistency, support, and accountability to all students;
• Working outside the school day to conduct tutorials, provide additional instruction, and perform campus duties;
• Attending all professional development required of novice teachers (except ACP-related training);
• Additional duties as assigned.

We seek staff with a multitude of backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas. Certain traits consistently shine through our most successful employees: passion for the mission, drive for results, care for students, and resilience. Other traits needed and desired for this role are:

• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited four-year educational institution
• A cumulative, undergraduate GPA of 2.5
• Strong classroom management skills
• Ability to travel to any YES Prep campus with a24–48-hour notice
• Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback
• Demonstrated ability to work on a team
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
• Ability to transition and adapt into new environments upon request

• Belief in and commitment to the of YES Prep Public Schools
• Desire to disrupt systemic status quos in education
• Willingness to go above and beyond to disrupt said status quos
• Passion to develop resiliency through a relentless pursuit of jaw-dropping results
• Conviction that high expectations + high accountability = high performance and high growth

• Previous teaching or substitute teaching experience
• A desire to become a teacher of record
• - There are several acceptable ways to meet this requirement, but to snag this role you must do one of the following:
  
  Hold a standard Texas Teaching Certification Hold a valid Teacher Certification in another state/country
  
  Be willing to enroll in a state-accredited Alternative Certification Program pursuing
  
  Certificationto be considered for a full-time teaching position

• – This position is an exempt, salaried position.
• 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 in Teacher Retirement System of Texas and a 457b Retirement Plan.
• Paid Time Off– Employees working 20+ hours a week receive 10 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures during the .
• 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 out 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 ongoing professional development.
• – The strong cultures of our campuses and Home Office are just one of many reasons we were named in 2018, 2019, and 2021. We won theand were a 2016 finalist as well.

YES Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood.