YES Prep Public Schools is recruiting bilingual teachers and other degreed professionals to fill teacher vacancies in Houston schools for the 2024-2025school year.
Are you a teacher in Puerto Rico searching for a teaching opportunity in Houston, TX? Connect with a recruiter today! Recruitment specialists will provide information to potential candidates about the benefits of teaching with YES Prep. In addition to salary and employment details, information shared will include the benefits of living in Houston, one of the nation’s leading metropolitan areas with an affordable cost of living, a thriving arts community, major national companies , and a strong economy.
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, to advance educational equity, to support student success through college-forward curricula and a commitment to social justice. 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!”
Join us to learn how you can become a teacher in Texas at YES Prep.
Current Openings
Available Positions and Compensation
Teacher
$61,000 - $78,000
- Sign-on bonuses available for qualifying candidates.
$1,000 certified or experienced English Teacher
$1,000 certified or experienced Math Teacher. UP TO $2,500 IN RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
Teacher Incentive Allotment Eligible
Bilingual & Special Education Teacher
$61,000 - $78,000
Sign-on bonuses available for qualifying candidates.
$1,000 Certified SPED Teachers
$1,000 Certified Bilingual TeachersStipend available for qualifying candidates.
$3,000 Certified SPED Teachers
$4,000 Certified Bilingual TeachersUP TO $2,500 IN RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
Teacher Incentive Allotment Eligible
Teacher Incentive Allotment
YES Prep was one of the first districts in the state of Texas to be approved for participation in The Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA)! The Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) provides an accessible pathway for effective teachers to earn a higher income while remaining in the classroom. This means that based on our teacher salary scale, upon their 3rd year in the role, teachers in an eligible course can earn up to:
1 year of experience: $93,000
5 years of experience: $96,000
10 years of experience: $99,000
15 years of experience: $101,500
Important Deadlines
September 26, 2024
- Attend an information session with YES Prep
- Prepare and study for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test
October - November 1, 2024
- Submit an application by November 1, 2024
November 11-13, 2024
- Participate in a one-on-one interview in English with a principal
- Teach a sample lesson in English
December 16, 2023
- Attended an information session with YES Prep Public Schools
- Complete English as a Foreign Language Test (TOEFL)
March 21, 2024
Must submit TOEFL scores by March 21
June 13, 2024
- Deadline to move to Houston, Texas
Step 1: Attend an information session!
Join us for the first information session on September 26th to learn about YES Prep and how to start this process.
Step 2: Apply!
Be sure your essay question responses are thorough and thoughtful. (In English)
Upload your resume, transcripts, certifications and TOEFL scores, if available.
Step 3: Interview
If selected for a Finalist Interview, you will be contacted directly by the Hiring Manager to schedule the interview.
FinalistInterviewswill include a portion dedicated toteaching a sample lesson. Information about the sample lesson will be provided to candidates at interview invitation.
Research –YES Prep being the right fit for you is just as important as youbeingthe right fit for us. Spend some time reviewing our website, our mission and values,and the work we do!
Step 4: Onboarding
If ahiringmanageris interested in offering you a position, you will receive an offer letter via email. Onceanofferis accepted, you will receive instructions to begin the onboarding process.
*Please note that all offers of employment are conditional and contingent upon successful background screenings, drug testing, and employment verification.
TOEFL Information and Requirements
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Everyone must take the TOEFL to demonstrate English proficiency by meeting the passing scores:
- Speaking: 24
- Listening: 22
- Reading: 22
- Writing: 21
TOEFL Test Information
- Cost $235(plus cost of study materials)
- Register here for TOEFL: ets.org/toefl
Texas Education Agency (TEA) Credential Review
- Submit credentials to TEA – Non-refundable $164
- For full application details visit: bit.ly/TEASubmission
- Not approved by TEA and Non-Certified Teachers
- Enroll in Teaching Excellence, YES Prep’s Alternative Certification Program (ACP) in July 2025
- Cost: Approximately $5,000 + cost of certification exams ($116per exam)
Say YES to new opportunities in Houston, TX
Checkout ourdigital brochure for more information about working at YES Prep Public Schools and how you can join our dedicated team of educators and make a difference today!
Questions? Connect with our Business Partner, Kathia CamDeKeller:
Kathia.CamDeKeller@yesprep.org or call 713.967.9437
Or Talent Recruiter, Rosa Jasso
Rosa.Jasso@yesprep.orgor 713-967-8985
