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Middle School ELA Teacher (TIA Eligible) - YES Prep Southeast Secondary (26-27)

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 2 Feb 2026

💰 $102,800/yr($32,000/yr – $102,800/yr)

About the role

Job Description POSITION: Teacher REPORTS TO: Principal POSITION TYPE: 10-month START DATE: 26-27 School Year COMPENSATION: Starting at $62,500 annually
In a TEACHER INCENTIVE ALOTTMENT ELIGIBLE* COURSE: TIA teachers can earn up to $102,800.

*TEACHER INCENTIVE ALOTTMENT At YES Prep, we want to retain high-performing teachers in the place where they can have the greatest impact: the classroom. Through our Teacher Pathway, we reward our highest performing teachers with yearly stipends, differentiated development and coaching, and unique opportunities to flex their influence. YES Prep is also a TEA Teacher Incentive Allotment approved district. Teachers in eligible courses can earn up to an additional $32,000 a year if designated under TIA based on their performance on our Instructional Excellence Rubric and student growth for 5 years if they remain in the classroom. This means that based on our teacher salary scale and TIA designation payouts, a TIA designated teacher could earn the following:

1 year of experience: $91,800
5 years of experience: $96,800
10 years of experience: $99,800
15 years of experience: $102,800

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 work and responsibilities will include:

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 consistenc