YES Prep Public Schools · 1 day ago
AP Physics/Physics Teacher - YES Prep Brays Oaks Secondary (26-27)
Houston, TX
Part-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$62K/yr - $62K/yrYES Prep Public Schools is committed to creating pathways to extraordinary opportunity for students. The AP Physics/Physics Teacher will develop rigorous lessons, set ambitious goals, and track student growth while fostering relationships with students and families to support their academic journey.
Education
Responsibilities
Developing rigorous lessons in your specific content area, in 1:1 blended learning environments, in order to reignite your students for college and beyond while bridging gaps for marginalized communities
Setting ambitious goals with your students and monitoring their progress while encouraging them through frequent and persistent feedback
Tracking student growth and using data and feedback from coaches to create student growth plans when needed for student achievement concerns
Building transformable relationships with students and families by providing regular, and consistent, communication with parents via phone or video conference, email, or district-approved website
Creating a physical or virtual classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
Collaborating with co-planner to work through daily lesson plans and add resources when needed to fit students’ needs
Meeting regular deadlines for daily lesson plans, submitting grades, and work samples
Working on a team of teachers and leaders to provide consistency, support, and accountability to all students
Working with content teams in Professional Development to norm on, and improve student learning
Conducting weekly tutorials outside of regular class day to provide additional instruction and support to students
Completing supervision duties on campus that support student safety including but not limited to morning duty, lunch duty, dismissal, detention, and afterschool duty
Growing professionally in your craft of teaching by both receive and giving feedback on a consistent basis from DOI, School Leader, Administration Team
Persisting in the face of challenges, learning from mistakes, and setting a strong example of character for your students
Being available by phone, email, or video conferencing to confer with campus leaders, collaborators, students, and/or parents
Providing personal care services as needed
Additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)
Texas Educator Certification, or willing to join ACP to get certified
Strong ability to navigate web-related applications and technology
Ability to instruct students using a variety of technology applications and platforms
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
A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional
Benefits
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 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.
Company
YES Prep Public Schools
YES Prep Public Schools is a free, open-enrollment public school system serving 12,500 students across 17 campuses in the Houston area.
Founded in 1998
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mark DiBella
CEO
Luis Mena
CFO
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YES Prep Public Schools
2025-10-30
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