AERO Reading Tutor; Part Time - Prep Southeast Elementary

POSITION: 26-27 AERO Reading Tutor

REPORTS TO:

Principal Southeast Elementary

POSITION TYPE: 10‑month

START DATE:

August 2026

COMPENSATION: $18/hour (Grant‑funded through December 2027)

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.

• 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.

YES Prep needs dynamic AERO tutors 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 have the opportunity to positively impact elementary students in their reading growth! You will tutor elementary students in small groups in reading intervention using a scripted curriculum.

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

• Utilizing the AERO Reading Curriculum to address student needs in reading
• Tutoring a minimum of 20 students per semester, with at least 4 sessions per week
• Internalizing, planning, and delivering AERO lessons to students in small group tutoring sessions
• Attending AERO training to increase expertise in the platform
• Maintaining data, including lesson plans, session notes, and progress reports
• Tailoring lessons to meet individual students’ needs
• Assisting students in connecting reading skills from AERO to classroom instruction
• Administering and scoring benchmark assessments to measure progress
• Collaborating with campus leaders, Manager of Grant‑Funded Intervention, and Children’s Learning Institute to provide reports on student progress
• Participating in research activities to evaluate the effectiveness of the program
• Supervising students in instructional and non‑instructional settings, including building relationships and managing student behavior
• Engaging in campus activities and following all campus norms and expectations
• Additional duties as assigned

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

• High School Diploma
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience
• Interest in working with students with reading difficulties
• Strong ability to navigate web‑related applications and technology
• 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 dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional

• 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

• 10 or more hours of college credits

• Compensation – This position is a non‑exempt, hourly position.
• Health and Supplemental Insurance – A $0 monthly medical option or a $24 monthly option…