Kinder Elementary Teacher; TIA Eligible - Prep North Rankin Elementary

Position: Kinder Elementary Teacher (TIA Eligible) - YES Prep North Rankin Elementary (Immediate opening)
Location:

Houston, TX, United States

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Job Description

POSITION:
Teacher (25-26)

REPORTS TO:

Principal

POSITION TYPE: 10-month

COMPENSATION:
Starting at $62,500 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:

* 19,500+ Students

* 2,200+ Team Members

* 15 Secondary Campuses

* 11 Elementary Campuses

* 92% Students Who Qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch

* 96% Hispanic & African-American Students

* 90% Students Who Are Accepted to a 4-Year University

* 88% 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. We are a rapidly growing organization, committed to creating life-changing opportunities for over 23,000 students by 2025.

THE ROLE

As a Teacher, 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 after school 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 certified

* Strong ability to navigate web-related applications and technology

* Ability to instruct students using a variety of…