Tech Teach Teacher Candidate - Houston, United States - YES Prep Public Schools

YES Prep Public Schools

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Houston, United States

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Earn your Bachelor of Science Degree and Teacher Certification in One Year_

REPORTS TO:
Texas Tech University Site Coordinator

POSITION TYPE:12-month

START DATE:24-25 School Year (this fellowship lasts one school year)

COMPENSATION:
$25,000 + additional incentives

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 an equity driven, team-oriented culture.

Our campuses are advancing educational equity.

Some quick stats about us:

19,500 Students
2,100+ 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 4Year 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 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 OPPORTUNITY

Take online classes through Texas Tech University to complete a Bachelor's degree in one year.
Complete a yearlong clinical experience on YES Prep campuses.

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THE ROLE

Attending Orientation to the Tech Teach Across Texas program and Introduction to Teaching courses during the Texas Tech University Summer II term.
Attending study days as scheduled to prepare for teacher certification exams.
Attending and participating in field placement, student teaching, and in Texas Tech University online and facetoface meetings.
Maintaining professional relationships with mentor teachers, campus administrators, staff, and students, including verbal interactions, conduct in the classroom, and followthrough on responsibilities at the field stie and in Texas Tech University online and facetoface meetings with instructors and peers.
Meeting all professionalism expectations established by Tech Teach Across Texas.
Purchasing and utilizing online resources designated by the program.
Studying and completing Site Coordinator designated modules, activities, performance checks, and progress monitoring assignments.
Implementing professional behavior related to appropriate use of technology including but not limited to cell phone and computer.
Dressing professionally in accordance with Tech Teach Across Texas guidelines.
Adhering to the district calendar pertaining to Professional Development dates, holidays, and early dismissals.
Maintaining prompt, consistent, and reliable attendance in the field placement, beginning prior to the start of the school day, and ending after the dismissal of students at the end of the school day.
Participating in all inservice trainings at the beginning of the academic year and throughout the school year.
Participating in faculty, staff, grade level, parent teacher conferences, other meetings (ARD, LPAC, RTI) as required, and schoolwide events (Reading/Writing and Math/Science nights).
Implementing feedback provided to grow in instructional competency.
Participating in weekly coplanning meetings with the mentor teacher and/or campus leadership.
Providing student support in the classroom to impact student achievement.
Completing all Tech Teach Across Texas program documentation as required.
Completing 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:

THE MUST HAVES

Completed Associate of Arts in Teaching degree, or a completed Associate of Arts/Science degree plus the Associate of Arts in Teaching required coursework
Minimum 2.75 GPA
66 Transferable hours
Meet the foreign language requirement
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 fastpaced and resultsoriented environment
Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once
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