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YES Prep Public Schools exists to increasethe number of students from low-incomecommunities who graduate from a four-yearcollege or university prepared to competein the global marketplace and committed toimproving disadvantaged communities.

198420% of jobs requireda college degree20%REDEFINE POSSIBLE | TEACH AT YES PREPWhy We ExistAcross the nation, only half of all students from low-income communitiesgraduate from high school and only 8% earn a college degree. The longtermimpact of these statistics hurts our economy and prevents the nextgeneration of leaders from emerging.75 % 202075% of jobs will requirea college degreeIn a country where a child’s zip code often determines his or her lifetrajectory, YES Prep is a proof point that different outcomes are possiblewhen students are given access to high-quality educational opportunities.At YES Prep, we believe that every student, regardless of race or socioeconomicstatus, deserves the right to receive a world-class education.8% 50%of students from low-incomecommunities graduate from afour-year college or universityof students from low-incomecommunities graduate fromhigh school

Who We AreYES Prep Public Schools is redefining what is possible inpublic education. With more than 8,000 college-boundstudents across 13 campuses, we are a system of highperforming public charter schools, proving that studentsfrom low-income communities can achieve at the highestacademic levels. Our exceptional results prove thatbetter outcomes are not only possible, but also probable,when school systems invest in human capital, build aculture of high expectations, and create effective supportsystems to ensure that student achievement is at theforefront of every decision made.REDEFINE POSSIBLE | TEACH AT YES PREP8000Students900Employees13Schools90%First generation college students97%African American / Hispanic84%Economically disadvantaged75%YES Prep alumni who have graduatedfrom college or are currently enrolled

Our ResultsYES Prep students have been proving what’s possible for the past 15years. The state assessment, AP passing rate, and college persistencenumbers for YES Prep students are far higher than the national averages,and they are graduating from college at five times the rate of their peers.This impact and the efforts that went into achieving it have beenrecognized by prominent organizations across the nation.REDEFINE POSSIBLE | TEACH AT YES PREPnationalaverageYES Prep alumni are 5x more likely to graduate from college than their peers.Yale, Dartmouth, Harvard, Syracuse, MIT, Rice, University of Houston,Vanderbilt, UT Austin and Texas A&M are just ten of the 237 schoolsthat the class of 2013 were accepted to this past spring.In 2012, the Broad Foundation awarded YES Prep theinaugural Broad Prize as the “most outstanding charterschool system in the nation.”“TOP 100 HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE NATION”–US News and World Report (2007—present)“TOP 10 BEST HOUSTON HIGH SCHOOLS”–Children at Risk (2009—present)“HOUSTON’S BEST PLACE TO WORK”–Houston Business Journal (2009—present)

How We Do ItYES Prep operates small, integrated sixth through twelfth grade campusesthat enable our teachers and school leaders to build transformativerelationships with students who traditionally enter our system two tothree grade-levels behind in basic skills. From day one, YES Prep studentsare held to higher academic standards than their peers in most traditionalindependent school districts.REDEFINE POSSIBLE | TEACH AT YES PREPOUR MODELRigorousacademiccurriculum andassessmentStudentinterventionsYES Prep StudentPersonalizedcollegecounselingEnrichmentopportunitiesSmall,integrated6-12 schoolsWith state standards as the floor – not the ceiling – our curriculum is designedto prepare students for rigorous advanced placement (AP) level course-workin high school as well as ensure they are college-ready.Additionally, YES Prep students are involved in a wide array of enrichmentopportunities, such as the annual spring trip, that expose them to topcolleges and universities throughout the country.

Investment In Human CapitalYES Prep rewards teachers who make significant gains in studentachievement. Teachers’ salaries are not determined by the numberof years they have spent in the classroom but instead by the qualityof their instruction and planning. YES Prep has created pathways todevelop teachers who desire roles outside of the classroom as well asopportunities for those who seek to develop into master teachers. TheYES Prep Teacher Continuum allows great teachers to earn a competitivesalary on an accelerated timeline, without leaving the classroom.BASIC CONTINUUM STRUCTUREThe Continuum is an articulated leadershippathway for teachers comprised of four levels:123NOVICEDEVELOPINGPRACTICEDREDEFINE POSSIBLE | TEACH AT YES PREPOUR MODEL4ADVANCEDCoaching,feedback, andevaluationTeachingExcellence$Novice Teacher$44K$$46 - 50KDeveloping TeacherYES Prep Teacher$Practiced Teacher$54 - 64KTeacherContinuumContent andcurriculumsupport$Advanced Teacher$66 - 80K$+ $ 10KLeadingExcellenceMaster Teacher Fellowship(*up to 10K above base and/or significant release time)Teachers who meet or exceed expectations for performance at eachlevel for a specified number of years are eligible to be promoted, or“gateway,” to the next level.

Teaching ExcellenceTeaching Excellence, novice teacher development program, providesrigorous and relevant training and individualized coaching that supportsnew teachers through their crucial first year. Proven and adopted byschools aiming for higher standards, Teaching Excellence supports morethan 300 teachers at YES Prep, KIPP Houston, Uplift, and Spring BranchISD. For those teachers who are not already certified, our program alsooffers teachers a certification pathway.TEACHINGEXCELLENCELEADINGEXCELLENCETeaching Excellence is a three-part model:1INDUCTIONInduction is a two-week phase that is the foundation of our teachers’learning for their first year. Facilitated by our instructional coaches,Induction takes place in July and brings together the entire cohortof over 300 teachers.23INSTRUCTIONAL COACHINGWhen the school year begins, each new teacher is paired with aninstructional coach to work with throughout the first year. Theinstructional coach observes the teacher multiple times per month andprovides actionable feedback to accelerate growth and effectiveness.PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SATURDAYSEach month teachers gather together for Professional LearningSaturdays (PLS), which consist of a focus on content pedagogy, aswell as the instructional and cultural needs of new teachers. PLScourses are taught by master teachers and instructional coacheswho work to create a learning experience that is both responsive toteachers’ needs and centered around collaboration.My instructional coach has beenextremely helpful in connecting myactions in class to student-behaviorand student-achievement. That hashelped me be reflective and critical ofmy teaching practice and shown methe areas I need to improve.— Jonathan Tomick2nd year teacher at YES Prep East End

Leading ExcellenceThe Leading Excellence Program exists to build a pipeline of future leaderswithin the organization who aspire to lead at a high level and fulfill the YESPrep mission and vision through their leadership. With the growth of ourorganization and our commitment to open new schools, we need highperforming talent at all levels and across all teams. This program featuresan intense leadership coaching model, a pedagogy for leadership, andaction-oriented deliverables geared towards developing emerging leadersin preparation for future endeavors within the organization.“Leading Excellence has given me anextensive introduction about what ittakes to be a leader at YES Prep. Itis inspiring to work in a district whereso many people are invested in mygrowth and development.— Laura WashingtonDean of Instruction at YES Prep Fifth Ward“Leading Excellence is a four-part model:1IMMERSION WEEKThe first phase of the Leading Excellence Program, Immersion Week,steeps the fellows in the best practices of leadership and gives theman opportunity to connect as a team.2PROFESSIONAL LEARNINGEach month, participants focus on a particular leadership skill andpractice executing it throughout the month with coaching support.Fellows engage within an online community to discuss the topics inpractice along with their required reading reflections.3LEADERSHIP COACHINGA leadership coach works with each fellow to give them feedbackon their developing skills as well as general mentoring and guidancethroughout the year.4EVALUATIONReceiving direct, action-oriented feedback is an essential componentin making sure all future leaders have a clear understanding of theirstrengths and weaknesses, as well as how to move forward.TEACHINGEXCELLENCELEADINGEXCELLENCE

Join Our TeamWorking at YES Prep is the most challenging job you’ll ever love. Teachinghere, you have the ability to redefine possibilities for students. Surroundedand supported by people who share the same mindset and goals, ourteachers are leveling the educational playing field with a new modelthat will impact the entire nation. Here, you’re changing the course ofeducation, lives and futures, every day.REDEFINE POSSIBLE | TEACH AT YES PREPWe are looking for the types of leaders who:VALUE OUR MISSION & IMPACTYou will be the single most important factor in changinga child’s life course, a role that demands a high level ofresponsibility.DEMONSTRATE DRIVEYES Prep staff members are driven by principals thatcreate, ignite, and require leadership.SEEK TO COLLABORATEOur teachers support one another and work together inhighly organized and effective teams.REMAIN HUMBLEOn all levels of our organization we use a growth-orientedcoaching model so that each team member can receivepersonalized feedback.

Meet Our Staff“I teach at YES Prep because I truly believethat every child deserves the right to aquality education regardless of their zipcode. I am passionate about fighting forsocial justice in education...”Brie OlootuELA TEACHER AT YES PREP WESTYears at YES Prep: 2Years teaching: 2What I expected to be a 6 to12 month adventure (studentteaching at YES Prep Gulfton) hastruly been the best experienceI could have asked for. Withouthaving a clear destination inmind, I ended up exactly whereI needed to be at a school thatmakes success happen.— Dillon HauptfuhrerTeacher & Grade Level Chair at YES Prep Gulfton“I continue to work at YES Prep in partbecause of the relationships that havebeen formed with my students andpeers, and in part because this is what Iwas meant to do.”Keith DesrosiersAP CALCULUS TEACHER & COURSE LEADERYears at YES Prep: 15Years teaching: 16“As I learned more about YES Prep, makingthe transition seemed like a natural nextstep in my development as an educator.The culture of feedback that everyonelived by [was] so appealing to me.”Marissa BlakleyMATH TEACHER AT YES PREP EAST ENDYears at YES Prep: 3Years teaching: 8

1How to ApplyFill out an application.Visit yesprep.org/careers/apply to begin.REDEFINE POSSIBLE | TEACH AT YES PREP2Participate in a phone interview.3Teach a lesson at a YES Prep campusand participate in a final interview.4Receive an offer.Application Deadlines2013 October 18November 8December 92014 January 10February 7March 7April 4, 25

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