Visiting International Teacher - YES Prep Public Schools (27-28 School Year)

About the role

YES Prep Public Schools seeks a Visiting International Teacher for the 2026–2028 school years. This is a 10‑month, exempt, salaried position reporting to the Principal. YES Prep serves 21,650 students across 16 secondary and 12 elementary campuses in Houston, Texas. The student population is 96% Hispanic and African‑American, 91% qualify for free or reduced‑price lunch, 99% are accepted to four‑year universities, and 85% are first‑generation college students. The organization is ranked in the Top 100 High Schools nationally by U.S. News & World Report and has been named Houston’s Best Place to Work multiple times.

• 21,650 students
• 2,600 team members
• 16 secondary campuses
• 12 elementary campuses
• 91% students qualify for free/reduced‑price lunch
• 96% Hispanic & African‑American students
• 99% students accepted to a 4‑year university
• 85% first‑generation college students

Responsibilities

• Develop rigorous lessons in your specific content area for 1:1 blended learning environments to prepare students for college and bridge gaps for marginalized communities
• Set ambitious goals with students, monitor progress, and provide frequent, persistent feedback
• Track student growth; use data and coach feedback to create student growth plans when achievement concerns arise
• Build transformative relationships with students and families through regular, consistent communication via phone, video conference, email, or district‑approved platforms
• Create a physical or virtual classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for students’ physical, social, and emotional development
• Collaborate with co‑planner on daily lesson plans and add resources to fit student needs
• Meet regular deadlines for daily lesson plans, grade submission, and work samples
• Work on a team of teachers and leaders to provide consistency, support, and accountability for all students
• Collaborate with content teams in Professional Development to norm on and improve student learning
• Conduct weekly tutorials outside the regular class day for additional instruction and support
• Complete campus supervision duties that support student safety (morning duty, lunch duty, dismissal, detention, after‑school duty)
• Grow professionally by consistently receiving and giving feedback from the Director of Instruction, School Leader, and Administration Team
• Persist through challenges, learn from mistakes, and model strong character for students
• Remain 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 bilingual 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, results‑oriented environment
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives simultaneously
• Dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional

Qualifications

• 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

Pay

Starting salary: $64,000 annually. This role is eligible for the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA). TIA‑designated teachers in eligible courses can earn up to an additional $32,000 per year based on performance on the Instructional Excellence Rubric and student growth, for up to five years while remaining in the classroom. Combined with the base salary scale, 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 & Supplemental Insurance: $0 monthly medical option including $600 toward a Health Savings Account; additional supplemental benefits (Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, etc.). Employees working 20+ hours/week eligible for full benefits; 10+ hours/week minimum for medical benefits.
• Retirement Plans: Participation in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and a 457(b) Retirement Plan.
• Paid Time Off: Employees working 20+ hours/week receive 10 days of PTO in addition to system closures per the Academic Calendar.
• Paid Leave Programming: Paid leave at 100% for eligible medical needs (including maternity and paternity leave) based on eligibility and tenure.
• Professional Development: Investment in leader development through high‑quality programs, effective coaching, and ongoing professional development.
• Award‑Winning Culture: Recognized as Houston’s Best Place to Work (2018, 2019, 2021, 2025); 2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education winner; 2016 finalist.