TA to Teacher Program (Internal Applicants Only)

Description

Job Description

POSITION :  Teaching Assistant

REPORTS TO :  Principal

POSITION TYPE : 10-month

START DATE : 24-25 School Year

COMPENSATION : $15.02-$18.68 per hour

EVERY OPPORTUNITY STARTS WITH A YES

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!

Our campuses are advancing educational equity. Some quick stats about us :

19,500 Students

2,300 Team Members

15 Secondary Campuses

9 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, 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.

THE ROLE

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

Commit to purse the Tech Teach Across Texas Program to complete a bachelor’s degree and to become a certified teacher

Commit to become a certified elementary or secondary teacher with an added endorsement of Special Education, English as a Second Language, or Bilingual Education.

Assisting Special Education and General Education Teacher(s) with the supervision of students in all instructional settings;

Assisting Special Education and General Education Teacher(s) with behavior management techniques by demonstrating, modeling, and positively reinforcing desired behaviors;

Maintaining data as identified by teacher(s), students’ IEP goals, and / or Behavior Intervention Plans;

Assisting in tailoring lessons to meet an individual student’s needs;

Supporting Special Education and General Education teacher(s) with lesson plans by practicing and reinforcing learning concepts;

Assisting students in performing self-help and academic skills;

Assisting with administration and scoring of tests and work assignments;

Assisting Special Education and General Education Teacher(s) with implementation of accommodations and / or modifications;

Adapting classroom activities, assignments, and / or materials to support and reinforce classroom objectives;

Monitoring students during transition times throughout the school day, inside and outside of the classroom; and

Additional duties as assigned.

THE PERSON

We seek staff with diverse 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 :

MUST HAVES

Currently in a Teacher Assistant position at a YES Prep campus

Currently enrolled in Houston Community College System for an associate degree in either AA, AS, or AAT

High School Diploma

At least 2 years of relevant work experience

Interest in working one-on-one with a student with significant needs, including medical needs

Ability to physically assist students with self-help, mobility, academic, and behavioral 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

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

THE 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

THE PERKS

Compensation – This position is a non-exempt, hourly position; offers commensurate with experience.

Health and Supplemental Insurance – A $0 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.

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

Paid Time Off – Employees working 20+ hours a week receive 10 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 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 workk in 2018, 2019, and 2021. We won the  2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education  and were a 2016 finalist as well.

WE ARE DEEPLY COMMITTED TO EQUITY & DIVERSITY

YES Prep strives to recruit a diverse team of leaders. We believe there is a transformative academic and social benefit for students when their teachers and leaders reflect a diversity of backgrounds. Ninety-five percent (95%) of staff members agree that the organization provides a welcoming environment given their background and identity according to our latest system survey.

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.