Director of Facilities Services - Elementary

Job Description

POSITION: Director of Facilities Services - Elementary

REPORTS TO: Managing Director of Operations - Elementary

POSITION TYPE: 12-month

START DATE: February 2026

COMPENSATION: $89,649 - $109,820, Home Office Grade 9

EVERY OPPORTUNITY STARTS WITH A YES

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:

• 21,000+ Students
• 2,400 Team Members
• 16 Secondary Campuses
• 11 Elementary Campuses
• 92% Students Who Qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch
• 96% Hispanic & African-American Students
• 90% Students Who Are Accepted to a 4-Year 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

YES Prep needs a dynamic Director of Facilities Services – Elementary with a robust set of experiences, to make our mission a reality. As a YES Prep employee, you will achieve jaw-dropping results, create pathways to opportunity for our students, and build transformative relationships.

We are seeking a visionary and results-oriented Director of Facilities Services – Elementary who will drive the strategic direction, innovation, and operational excellence of our facilities management program. This leader will be crucial in supporting the growth of our campuses, ensuring that YES Prep’s physical spaces contribute to our mission of educational equity, and maintaining elementary facilities that provide an optimal learning environment for students and staff.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a high impact, manage a diverse portfolio of elementary facilities, and innovate processes that will help us scale and enhance the services we provide to our school communities.

THE ROLE

When you join the YES Prep team, some of the work and responsibilities will include:

Leadership & Strategic Oversight:

·          Providing visionary leadership to drive elementary facility operations towards excellence, innovation, and sustainable practices;

·          Mentoring and developing your team, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Budgeting & Financial Stewardship:

·          Overseeing the development and management of the elementary facilities services budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and cost-effective operations;

·          Working collaboratively with the Managing Director of Operations - Elementary and leadership team to align the budget with organizational goals.