26-27 Southeast Elementary AERO Tutor - (YES Prep Southeast Secondary students only)

Job Description

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

REPORTS TO: SEE 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 (SES 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 Workin 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.