Substitute Music - Prep North Forest Elementary

Description

Job Description

POSITION:
Permanent Substitute

REPORTS TO:

Principal

POSITION TYPE: 10-month

START DATE:

25-26 School Year

END DATE:
May 29, 2025

COMPENSATION: $260/daily

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.

• 19,300+ 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.

YES Prep needs a dynamic Permanent Substitute with a robust set of experiences, to make our mission a reality. As a YES Prep employee, you will achieve jaw-dropping results, create pathways to opportunity for our students and build transformative relationships.

To put it simply, you will play an integral role in leading the campus instructional team and providing teachers with high quality professional learning opportunities and support to provide each student with a rigorous and engaging education.

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

• Teaching in the absence of the regularly scheduled teacher, as directed by the Principal;
• Planning and delivering engaging, rigorous lessons, according to students’ needs and the provided curriculum, where applicable;
• Maintaining a positive, safe, and organized learning environment;
• Updating gradebook in collaboration with teacher of record, as needed;
• Informing students and families about students’ progress;
• Implementing school-wide student management policies within classroom and campus;
• Actively participating in all teams, including grade level, content team, and other teams as designated by the campus;
• Making parental contact by phone and/or conduct home visits when necessary;
• Attending parent meetings and conferences;
• Chaperoning local and out-of-state field lessons, including but not limited to student Spring Trips;
• Conducting morning, lunch, and afternoon duties during assigned times;
• Completing and submitting all necessary paperwork in a timely manner;
• Participating in workshops, seminars, and conferences to enhance knowledge and skills;
• Demonstrating knowledge, and support of YES Prep Schools mission, values, standards, policies and procedures, confidentiality standards, and code of ethical behavior as stated in the Employee Handbook;
• Ensuring compliance with all state and federal laws, local board policies, administrative guidelines, and the Texas Educators Code of Ethics;
• Serving as appropriate role model for YES Prep colleagues, students, staff, and parents;
• Conducting all YES Prep meetings in a professional manner;
• Additional duties as assigned.

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:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution
• 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
• Demonstrated ability to work on a team
• A…