3rd Grade Math Bilingual Teacher (TIA Eligible) - YES Prep Southwest Oaks Elementary (Immediate Opening)

Reports to: Principal. 10-month position starting for the 26-27 school year.

About the role

At YES Prep, work for a mission that impacts the life trajectory of students and their families. YES Prep creates pathways to extraordinary opportunity through best-in-class development, competitive compensation and benefits, and recognition for your impact. Grow as an authentic leader and be part of a high-performing, team-oriented culture.

• Develop rigorous lessons in your specific content area, in 1:1 blended learning environments, to reignite students for college and beyond while bridging gaps for marginalized communities.
• Set ambitious goals with students and monitor their progress while encouraging them through frequent and persistent feedback.
• Track student growth and use data and feedback from coaches to create student growth plans when needed for student achievement concerns.
• Build transformable relationships with students and families by providing regular, consistent communication with parents via phone, video conference, email, or district-approved website.
• Create a physical or virtual classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Collaborate with co-planner to work through daily lesson plans and add resources when needed to fit students’ needs. Meet regular deadlines for daily lesson plans, submitting grades, and work samples.
• Work on a team of teachers and leaders to provide consistency, support, and accountability to all students.
• Work with content teams in Professional Development to norm on and improve student learning.
• Conduct weekly tutorials outside of the regular class day to provide additional instruction and support to students.
• Complete supervision duties on campus that support student safety, including but not limited to morning duty, lunch duty, dismissal, detention, and afterschool duty.
• Grow professionally in your craft of teaching by both receiving and giving feedback consistently from DOI, School Leader, and Administration Team.
• Persist in the face of challenges, learn from mistakes, and set a strong example of character for your students.
• Be available by phone, email, or video conferencing to confer with campus leaders, collaborators, students, and/or parents.
• Provide personal care services as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).
• Texas Educator Certification, or willing to join ACP to get bilingual certified.
• Bilingual Spanish (Fluent).
• Strong ability to navigate web-related applications and technology.
• Ability to instruct students using a variety of technology applications and platforms.
• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values of YES Prep Public Schools.
• Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Ability to work urgently in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once.
• A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional.

Core beliefs

• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values 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.

About YES Prep

• 21,650 Students
• 2,600 Team Members
• 16 Secondary Campuses
• 12 Elementary Campuses
• 91% Students Who Qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch
• 96% Hispanic & African-American Students
• 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 school options within Houston’s city limits serving our increasing population.

Pay

Starting at $64,000 annually. TIA teachers can earn up to $102,800 through the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA). Based on performance and experience, a TIA designated teacher could earn:

• 1 year of experience: $91,800
• 5 years of experience: $96,800
• 10 years of experience: $99,800
• 15 years of experience: $102,800

Benefits

• 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, and Life. 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 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 ongoing professional development.
• Award-Winning Culture: The strong cultures of our campuses and Home Office are just one of many reasons we were named Houston’s Best Place To Work in 2018, 2019, 2021, and 2025. We won the 2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education and were a 2016 finalist as well.