Head Of Schools Jobs

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 diverse 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!”

Our campuses are advancing educational equity. Some quick stats about us:

• Top 100 High Schools in the Nation, U.S. News & World Report
• 90% Students Who Are Accepted to a 4-Year University
• 6 Elementary Campuses
• 94% Hispanic & African American Students
• 1,800 Team Members
• 88% First-Generation College Students
• 91% Students Who Qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch
• 17,000 Students
• 18 Secondary Campuses

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, like KIPP Texas-Houston and IDEA Public Schools, 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 Head of Schools with a diverse 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, build transformative relationships, and eliminate educational inequities to advance social justice.

To put it simply, you will play an integral role in providing the coaching and development that Principals need to achieve campus goals and ensure excellent student outcomes.

• Leading and collaborating with system leaders in ongoing equity work to ensure all children have access to unlimited life opportunities;
• Working with Principals and campus leadership teams to create goals and metrics that are ambitious and aligned with YES Prep vision and organizational direction;
• Collaborating with system leaders to assist in aligning campus and Home Office functions essential to the success of the organization, including sitting on working groups, attending cross-functional meetings, reviewing guidelines to provide input, etc.;
• Planning, leading, and facilitating Principal meetings focused on professional development, collaboration, and communication of information essential to effective alignment at all YES Prep schools;
• Additional duties as assigned.
• Assisting with hiring and onboarding new Resident Principals and Principals to ensure the best people are in position to lead each YES Prep school;
• Spending significant time on campuses observing classroom instruction and campus culture to inform Principals and campus leadership teams of opportunities to improve student achievement and school culture;
• Ensuring compliance, alignment, and execution of key requirements for schools based on state and federal guidelines;
• Managing, developing, and leading Principals towards exceptional outcomes for students, families, and staff that results in breakthrough student achievement results and talent retention;
• Participating on a team with Heads of Schools and system leaders to develop a strategic plan to lead schools to close the equity gap and prepare students for college graduation;

• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Public Schools
• Creates and maintains positive working relationships on a team and/or in a highly collaborative environment
• At least four years (including current year) of experience leading a school with exemplary student achievement results and/or a demonstrated track record of leading system-wide program
• A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional
• Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback
• At least four years (including current year) as a manager with a track record of leading highly effective teams, strategic planning, and developing emerging leaders
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
• Ability to work urgently in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution

• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Previous experience in traditional district or charter system managing or coaching principals

• Compensation – This position is an exempt, salaried position; salary offers commensurate with experience.

• 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 – 15 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures of our Academic Calendar for all regularly scheduled employees working 20+ hours a week.

• 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 out 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, and 2021. We won the 2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education and were a 2016 finalist as well.