Elementary 1st Grade Teacher - YES Prep Airline Elementary (Immediate Opening)

Starting salary: $64,000 annually. Teachers in TEA Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) eligible courses can earn up to an additional $32,000 per year based on performance, bringing total compensation to:

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

About the role

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

• 21,650 students across 16 secondary and 12 elementary campuses
• 91% of students qualify for free/reduced-price lunch
• 96% Hispanic & African-American students
• 99% of students accepted to a 4-year university
• 85% first-generation college students
• Ranked in the Top 100 High Schools in the Nation by U.S. News & World Report

We serve the students of Houston, Texas, the 4th largest city in the United States, with over 20 public-school districts and other public charter school options.

Responsibilities

• Develop rigorous lessons in your specific content area in 1:1 blended learning environments to prepare students for college and beyond while addressing gaps for marginalized communities
• Set ambitious goals with students, monitor progress, and provide frequent, persistent feedback
• Track student growth and create data-driven student growth plans as needed
• Build transformative relationships with students and families through regular communication (phone, video conference, email, or district-approved website)
• Create a physical or virtual classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for students’ physical, social, and emotional development
• Collaborate with a co-planner to adapt daily lesson plans and resources to fit students’ needs, meeting regular deadlines for lesson plans, grades, and work samples
• Work on a team of teachers and leaders to provide consistency, support, and accountability for all students
• Participate in content teams and professional development to improve student learning
• Conduct weekly tutorials outside of regular class hours to provide additional instruction and support
• Complete supervision duties supporting student safety, including morning duty, lunch duty, dismissal, detention, and afterschool duty
• Grow professionally through consistent feedback from DOI, School Leader, and Administration Team
• Persist in the face of challenges, learn from mistakes, and model strong character for 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
• Perform 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 willingness to join an Alternative Certification Program (ACP) to obtain certification
• 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
• 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 challenge the status quo
• Passion to develop resiliency through a relentless pursuit of jaw-dropping results
• Conviction that high expectations + high accountability = high performance and high growth

Benefits

• Health and Supplemental Insurance: $0 monthly medical option that includes $600 towards a Health Savings Account, plus Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life insurance (eligibility requires 20+ hours per week; medical benefits available at 10+ hours per week)
• Retirement Plans: Participation in Teacher Retirement System of Texas and a 457b Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off: 10 days of Paid Time Off in addition to system closures during the academic calendar (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Paid Leave Programming: 100% paid leave for medical needs, including maternity and paternity leave, based on eligibility and tenure
• Professional Development: Investment in leadership development through high-quality programs, effective coaching, and ongoing professional development
• Award-Winning Culture: Recognized as Houston’s Best Place To Work in 2018, 2019, 2021, and 2025; winner of the 2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education and a 2016 finalist