4th Bilingual SLA Teacher (Spanish Bilingual - TIA Eligible) - YES Prep Hobby Elementary (Immediate Opening)

YES Prep Public Schools; Houston (TX); Vor Ort; USD 64.000 - 103.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health and supplemental insurance

Retirement plans (TRS and 457b)

Paid time off

Paid leave programming

Professional development

Award-winning culture

Zusammenfassung

YES Prep Public Schools in Houston is seeking a Bilingual Teacher to deliver standards-aligned, technology-enhanced instruction in a 10-month schedule. The role emphasizes data-driven growth, frequent feedback, and strong collaboration with families and content teams.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree, Texas Educator Certification (or ACP bilingual), and fluent bilingual Spanish. You will engage in professional development and contribute to a mission-driven, high-performing culture.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized four-year college.
• Texas Educator Certification, or willingness to join ACP to obtain bilingual certification.
• Bilingual Spanish (Fluent).
• Strong ability to use web-related applications and technology.
• Ability to instruct students using diverse technology platforms.
• Commitment to YES Prep Public Schools mission and core values.
• Willingness to give and receive frequent feedback.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Aufgaben

• Develop rigorous lessons in your content area for blended learning.
• Set ambitious goals and monitor student progress with regular feedback.
• Track student growth using data and coach feedback to create growth plans.
• Communicate regularly with families via phone, video, email.
• Create a conducive classroom environment for learning and development.
• Collaborate with co-planners on daily lesson plans and resources.
• Meet deadlines for lesson plans, grades, and work samples.
• Provide supervision duties to support student safety.

Kenntnisse

Bilingual Spanish

Web literacy

Tech-enabled instruction

Feedback oriented

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree

Texas Educator Certification or willing to ACP for bilingual

Jobbeschreibung

Description

Job Description

POSITION: Bilingual Teacher

REPORTS TO: Principal

POSITION TYPE: 10-month

START DATE: 26-27 School Year

COMPENSATION: Starting at $64,000 annually

In a TEACHER INCENTIVE ALOTTMENT ELIGIBLE COURSE: TIA teachers can earn up to $102,800.

TEACHER INCENTIVE ALOTTMENT

At YES Prep, we want to retain high-performing teachers in the place where they can have the greatest impact: the classroom. Through our Teacher Pathway, we reward our highest performing teachers with yearly stipends, differentiated development and coaching, and unique opportunities to flex their influence.

YES Prep is also a TEA Teacher Incentive Allotment approved district. Teachers in eligible courses can earn up to an additional $32,000 a year if designated under TIA based on their performance on our Instructional Excellence Rubric and student growth for 5 years if they remain in the classroom.

This Means That Based On Our Teacher Salary Scale And TIA Designation Payouts, a TIA Designated Teacher Could Earn The Following

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

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.

Some Quick Stats About Us

• 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.

THE ROLE

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

• Developing rigorous lessons in your specific content area, in 1:1 blended learning environments, in order to reignite your students for college and beyond while bridging gaps for marginalized communities
• Setting ambitious goals with your students and monitoring their progress while encouraging them through frequent and persistent feedback
• Tracking student growth and using data and feedback from coaches to create student growth plans when needed for student achievement concerns
• Building transformable relationships with students and families by providing regular, and consistent, communication with parents via phone or video conference, email, or district-approved website
• Creating a physical or virtual classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
• Collaborating with co-planner to work through daily lesson plans and add resources when needed to fit students’ needs.
• Meeting regular deadlines for daily lesson plans, submitting grades, and work samples
• Working on a team of teachers and leaders to provide consistency, support, and accountability to all students
• Working with content teams in Professional Development to norm on, and improve student learning
• Conducting weekly tutorials outside of regular class day to provide additional instruction and support to students
• Completing supervision duties on campus that support student safety including but not limited to morning duty, lunch duty, dismissal, detention, and afterschool duty
• Growing professionally in your craft of teaching by both receive and giving feedback on a consistent basis from DOI, School Leader, Administration Team
• Persisting in the face of challenges, learning from mistakes, and setting a strong example of character for your students
• Being available by phone, email, or video conferencing to confer with campus leaders, collaborators, students, and/or parents
• Providing personal care services as needed
• Additional duties as assigned

THE PERSON

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

THE MUST HAVES

• 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 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

THE MUST HAVE 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

EVERY OPPORTUNITY STARTS WITH A YES

Great schools begin with great people who believe every day is an opportunity to make a difference. At YES Prep, you have an opportunity to join a family of educators who are leveling the playing field by providing opportunities for a high-quality, college-forward curriculum while also ensuring our students feel supported through their academic journey and empowered to lead choice-filled lives. YES Prep is more than a family of public charter schools, it’s the future of public education—it’s an opportunity to say, "Yes, you can!"

THE PERKS

• Compensation – This position is an exempt, salaried position; salary offers commensurate with experience.
• 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 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.

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.