Teacher Compensation
We believe that a large part of our strength as an organization comes from having unparalleled talent in the classroom. We believe that teaching is a craft that is improved upon over time, and we have created our evaluation and compensation system to emphasize this belief. Teachers starting at YES Prep begin either as First Year (new to teaching) or New to Blue (experienced teachers new to YES Prep).
The starting salary for first year teachers is $64,000.
Our hardest to fill roles are eligible for annual stipends and signing bonuses:
| Target Areas | Signing Bonus Amount | Stipend Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SPED (High Needs Campuses) | $4,000 | N/A |
| SPED (All Other Campuses) | $2,000 | N/A |
| SPED Self-Contained | N/A | $5,000 |
| SPED Inclusion | N/A | $3,000 |
| Bilingual (High Needs Campuses) | $4,000 | $6,000 |
| Bilingual (All Other Campuses) | $2,000 | $4,000 |
In addition to base salary, YES Prep offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Health and Supplemental Insurance – A $0 medical plan option, $600 employer contribution towards a Health Savings Account, in addition to a variety of affordable supplemental benefits including Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Life, etc.
- Retirement Plans – Participation in Teacher Retirement System of Texas and a 457b Retirement Plan.
- Paid Time Off – 10 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures of our Academic Calendar.
- Paid Leave Programming – In the event you need to be out due to medical needs or child bonding, YES Prep offers a paid leave programming based on consecutive tenure and leave type.
- 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 this year! We won the 2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education and were a 2016 finalist as well.
Learn more about how teachers can earn $100K+ Salaries with our Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA).