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Teacher / Tutor
26-27 AERO Reading Tutor (Part Time) - YES Prep Southeast Elementary
Teacher / Tutor
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Remote / WFH
YES Prep Public Schools
Job Description
POSITION: 26-27 AERO Reading Tutor
REPORTS TO: Principal Southeast Elementary
POSITION TYPE: 10-month
START DATE: August 2026
COMPENSATION: $18/hour (Grant-funded through December 2027)
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.
THE OPPORTUNITY
YES Prep needs dynamic AERO tutors 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.
To put it simply, you will have the opportunity to positively impact elementary students in their reading growth! You will tutor elementary students in small groups in reading intervention using a scripted curriculum.
THE ROLE
When you join the YES Prep team, some of the work and responsibilities will include:
Utilizing the AERO Reading Curriculum to address student needs in reading;
Tutoring a minimum of 20 students per semester, with at least 4 sessions per week;
Internalizing, planning and delivering AERO lessons to students in small group tutoring sessions;
Attending AERO training to increase expertise in the platform;
Maintaining data, including lesson plans, session notes, and progress reports;
Tailoring lessons to meet individual students’ needs;
Assisting students in connecting reading skills from AERO to classroom instruction;
Administering and scoring benchmark assessments to measure progress;
Collaborating with campus leaders, Manager of Grant-Funded Intervention, and Children’s Learning Institute to provide reports on student progress;
Participating in research activities to evaluate the effectiveness of the program;
Supervising students in instructional and non-instructional settings, including building relationships and managing student behavior;
Engaging in campus activities and following all campus norms and expectations;
Additional duties as assigned.
THE PERSON
We seek staff with a multitude of backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas. Certain traits consistently shine through our most successful employees: passion for the mission, drive for results, care for students, and resilience. Other traits needed and desired for this role are:
THE MUST HAVES
High School Diploma
At least 2 years of relevant work experience
Interest in working with students with reading difficulties
Strong ability to navigate web-related applications and technology
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 MUST HAVE BELIEFS
Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values 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
THE NICE TO HAVES
10 or more hours of college credits
THE PERKS
Compensation – This position is a non-exempt, hourly position.
Health and Supplemental Insurance – A $0 monthly medical option or a $24 monthly option that includes $50 YES Prep Paid Health Savings Account contribution, 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 an optional 457b Retirement Plan.
REPORTS TO: Principal Southeast Elementary
POSITION TYPE: 10-month
START DATE: August 2026
COMPENSATION: $18/hour (Grant-funded through December 2027)
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.
THE OPPORTUNITY
YES Prep needs dynamic AERO tutors 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.
To put it simply, you will have the opportunity to positively impact elementary students in their reading growth! You will tutor elementary students in small groups in reading intervention using a scripted curriculum.
THE ROLE
When you join the YES Prep team, some of the work and responsibilities will include:
Utilizing the AERO Reading Curriculum to address student needs in reading;
Tutoring a minimum of 20 students per semester, with at least 4 sessions per week;
Internalizing, planning and delivering AERO lessons to students in small group tutoring sessions;
Attending AERO training to increase expertise in the platform;
Maintaining data, including lesson plans, session notes, and progress reports;
Tailoring lessons to meet individual students’ needs;
Assisting students in connecting reading skills from AERO to classroom instruction;
Administering and scoring benchmark assessments to measure progress;
Collaborating with campus leaders, Manager of Grant-Funded Intervention, and Children’s Learning Institute to provide reports on student progress;
Participating in research activities to evaluate the effectiveness of the program;
Supervising students in instructional and non-instructional settings, including building relationships and managing student behavior;
Engaging in campus activities and following all campus norms and expectations;
Additional duties as assigned.
THE PERSON
We seek staff with a multitude of backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas. Certain traits consistently shine through our most successful employees: passion for the mission, drive for results, care for students, and resilience. Other traits needed and desired for this role are:
THE MUST HAVES
High School Diploma
At least 2 years of relevant work experience
Interest in working with students with reading difficulties
Strong ability to navigate web-related applications and technology
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 MUST HAVE BELIEFS
Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values 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
THE NICE TO HAVES
10 or more hours of college credits
THE PERKS
Compensation – This position is a non-exempt, hourly position.
Health and Supplemental Insurance – A $0 monthly medical option or a $24 monthly option that includes $50 YES Prep Paid Health Savings Account contribution, 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 an optional 457b Retirement Plan.
