4th-5th ELA Teacher (TIA Eligible) - YES Prep East End Elementary (26-27)

The 4th-5th ELA Teacher position at YES Prep East End Elementary involves developing rigorous lessons, setting ambitious goals with students, and tracking student growth. The role requires a teacher to work in a 1:1 blended learning environment, provide regular communication with parents, and collaborate with content teams for professional development. The teacher will also be responsible for conducting weekly tutorials, completing supervision duties, and growing professionally in their craft of teaching.

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 certified
• 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 value 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
• 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

Benefits

• Compensation – This position is an exempt, salaried position; salary offers commensurate with experience
• Health and Supplemental Insurance
• 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 Academic Calendar.
• Paid Leave Programming
• Professional Development