Dean of Instruction - YES Prep Southwest Oaks ...

Description            POSITION:  Elementary Dean of Instruction      REPORTS TO: Assistant Principal or Principal     POSITION TYPE: 11-month     START DATE: 26-27 School Year     COMPENSATION: Starting at $70,500 annually     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 a high-performing, team-oriented culture.     Some quick stats about us:  21,650 Students   2,600 Team Members  16 Secondary Campuses  12 Elementary Campuses  91% Students Who Qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch  96% Hispanic & African-American Students  99% Students Who Are Accepted to a 4-Year University  85% 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 ROLE  When you join the YES Prep team, some of the exciting work and responsibilities will include:  Managing and developing a cohort of teachers;  With the Principal and Assistant Principals, setting clear expectations and standards for excellent teaching in all content areas;  Managing the progress toward increased student achievement for a cohort of teachers, including helping teachers use assessment data to improve the quality and scope of their instruction;  Ensuring that students receive outstanding instruction in all classrooms by observing and evaluating a cohort of teachers, including conducting classroom observations, coaching teachers, and monitoring teacher progress;  Ensuring that students are safe and supported in all classrooms by supporting a cohort of teachers with classroom management and effective instructional practices;  Assisting in the planning and delivery of professional learning opportunities to campus teachers and staff during beginning-of-year in-service days, as well as select professional development days throughout the school year;  Completing a one-year credentialing track to become a YES Prep teacher Evaluator;  Participating in strategic district-led professional development for instructional leaders;  Facilitating and/or supporting the facilitation of grade-level planning time for a cohort of teachers;  Additional duties as assigned.     THE PERSON  We seek staff with a multitude of 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  Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution  At least 3 years of exemplary teaching   A valid Texas teaching certificate or equivalent   Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Public School 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 NICE TO HAVES  Bilingual Spanish Experience in coaching or leading adults    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        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 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!     THE PERKS    Compensation – This position is an exempt, salaried position; salary offers commensurate with experience.      Health and Supplemental Insurance – A $0 monthly medical option and a plan 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. We won the  2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education    and were a 2016 finalist as well.       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. 

Created: 2026-03-04