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 diverse 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!

• 17,000 Students
• 1,800 Team Members
• 19 Secondary Campuses
• 6 Elementary Campuses
• 91% Students Who Qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch
• 94% Hispanic & African-American Students
• 90% Students Who Are Accepted to a 4-Year University
• 88% First-Generation College Students
• 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, like KIPP Texas-Houston and IDEA Public Schools, 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.

• Planning, implementing, and managing all required ACE program activities (academic, enrichment, family services, college/career, and behavior intervention) in collaboration with school administration and in alignment with regular school day and campus priorities;
• Recruiting highest-need students and their immediate family members to participate in the program;
• Assuring regular student participation by monitoring attendance and taking steps to ensure student participation objectives are met or exceeded;
• Assuring ACE program operational requirements are met or exceeded each semester by working with campus leaders to not cancel scheduled ACE program and makeup any missed hours due to unforeseen circumstances;
• Recruiting, training, and overseeing afterschool staff including paraprofessionals, teachers, and contractors to ensure high-quality programming;
• Facilitating ongoing communication and collaboration between the school and the program;
• Facilitating ongoing communication and collaboration between the program and community organizations and services;
• Monitoring ACE program budget expenditures for assigned campus;
• Monitoring program to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements;
• Overseeing the collection, coordination, and entry of data into YES Prep and TEA databases;
• Organizing and overseeing ACE program supplies, materials, equipment, and transportation;
• Assisting ACE Project Director with progress and evaluation reports and continuation application
• Maintaining all required grant documentation and assist in annual Key Task Assessment document audit and site visit;
• Attending all required meetings, conferences, and trainings;
• Additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution
• Excellent project management and communication skills
• 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
• Creates and maintains positive working relationships on a team and/or in a highly collaborative environment
• A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional

• Team management and experience with grants and fiscal management
• Experience with at-risk youth, afterschool programs, or classroom management
• Spanish language skills/proficiency

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

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  Health and Supplemental Insurance – A $10 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.

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  Retirement Plans – Participation in Teacher Retirement System of Texas and a 457 Retirement Plan.

• Paid Time Off – Employees working 20+ hours a week receive 15 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures during the Academic Calendar.

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  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 out 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 and 2019. We won the 2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education and were a 2016 finalist as well.