Description

Job Description

POSITION: East End Elementary AERO Tutor - (East End Secondary YES Prep students only)

REPORTS TO: EEE AERO Lead Tutor

POSITION TYPE: 10-month hourly, Part-time

START DATE: August 2026

COMPENSATION: $12/hour (Grant-funded through 2027)

At YES Prep, work for a mission that impacts the life trajectory of students and their families. YES Prep creates pathways to extraordinary opportunities 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 OPPORTUNITY

YES Prep needs a dynamic Elementary AERO Tutor (EES YES Prep students only)

with a robust set of skills, to make our mission a reality. As a YES Prep employee, you will achieve jaw-dropping results, create pathways to opportunity for our elementary students, and build transformative relationships.

To put it simply, you will tutor elementary students in reading who qualify for AERO before the start of the secondary school day from 7:45-8:15 A.M. Arrival time will be 7:30 A.M. Monday -Thursday on scheduled working days.

THE ROLE

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

Tutoring elementary students using the AERO Reading curriculum to address student needs in reading;
Internalizing, planning and delivering AERO Lessons to students in small group tutoring sessions;
Attending AERO training to increase expertise in the online platform;
Assisting students in connecting reading skills from AERO to classroom instruction;
Building meaningful relationships with elementary school students;
Optional volunteering in AERO research activities to evaluate the effectiveness of the program (Participating in CLI Research study – including video fidelity checks, completing surveys with feedback)

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

Be a current YES Prep student
Be 16 years old or older
Documentation to show eligibility to work in the US
Strong ability to navigate web-related applications and technology
On track to graduate
Meeting AP credit requirements
Consistently on time to school
Attendance is at 96%
In compliance with SAT preparation requirements
Completed tutor agreement and guardian acknowledgement form

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

Experience working with elementary-age children
Bilingual – Spanish or other language
Ability to juggle multiple tasks and remain flexible
Demonstrating consistent positive interaction with their peers and adults
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
Creates and maintains positive working relationships on a team and/or in a highly collaborative environment
A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional or in a highly collaborative environment

THE PERKS

Compensation – This position is a non-exempt, hourly position;

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, 2021 and 2025. We won the 2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education and were a 2016 finalist as well.

YES Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood.