Dean of Instruction; Bilingual Spanish - East End Elementary

The Role

• Managing and developing a cohort of teachers;
• With the Principal and Assistant Principals, setting clear expectations and standards for excellent teaching in all content areas;
• Managing the progress toward increased student achievement for a cohort of teachers, including helping teachers use assessment data to improve the quality and scope of their instruction;
• Ensuring that students receive outstanding instruction in all classrooms by observing and evaluating a cohort of teachers, including conducting classroom observations, coaching teachers, and monitoring teacher progress;
• Ensuring that students are safe and supported in all classrooms by supporting a cohort of teachers with classroom management and effective instructional practices;
• Assisting in the planning and delivery of professional learning opportunities to campus teachers and staff during beginning‑of‑year in‑service days, as well as select professional development days throughout the school year;
• Completing a one‑year credentialing track to become a YES Prep teacher Evaluator;
• Participating in strategic district‑led professional development for instructional leaders;
• Facilitating and/or supporting the facilitation of grade‑level planning time for a cohort of teachers;
• Additional duties as assigned.

• MUST HAVES
  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four‑year educational institution
  • At least 3 years of exemplary teaching experience
  • A valid Texas teaching certificate or equivalent
  • Bilingual Spanish
  • Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Public School
• NICE TO HAVES
  • Experience in coaching or leading adults
• MUST HAVE BELIEFS
  • Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value 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

• Compensation – This position is an exempt, salaried position; salary offers commensurate with experience.
• Health and Supplemental Insurance – A $0 monthly medical option and a plan that includes $600 toward 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 12 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.