Benefits & Culture
#BenefitFromTheY
At YES Prep, we are dedicated to being the top choice for exceptional talent. We understand that extraordinary classrooms start with extraordinary people. That’s why we invest significant time, money, and resources to make YES Prep one of the premier places to work in Houston.
To foster a meaningful culture, we celebrate our successes, offer top-notch professional development, and promote transparency at all levels.
With a strong commitment to advancing equity, we strive to create an inclusive environment where both teammates and students can be their authentic selves and thrive each day.
Benefits + Perks
We understand the importance of staying healthy, which is why we offer affordable medical plans. Including a $0 plan option that includes a $600 employer contribution to a Health Savings Account, along with many additional benefits!
- $0 Medical Plan
- $600 Employer Contribution to Health Savings Account
From 3 up to 10 Weeks Paid Leave
- Benefits Advocacy Center
- Enrollment Specialist
YES Prep has you covered!
- $25k of Free Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
- Free Employee Assistance Program
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Pre-paid Legal Aid
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- 457(b) Retirement Plan
- And More: Life, Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Staff Recognition
- Kinder awards eligibility
- Teacher Incentive Allotment eligibility
- Teacher appreciation week awards & prizes
- Celebrations for highest performing teachers
Senior Signing Day
Seniors proudly declare their college plans in an arena filled with the entire YES Prep Community. (Senior Signing Day, also known as College Signing Day was first created by YES Prep in 2001 and is now replicated by charter schools nationwide.)
YES Prep Kick-Off
Our annual all-staff conference to energize our staff for the upcoming school year. This day is filled with inspiring talks from education reform leaders, innovative professional development session and campus pride.