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[Five Reasons to Work at YES Prep] Reason One: Our People are United to do Whatever It Takes

November 13, 2011 by Jason Bernal

Everyone at YES Prep has heard me say over and over again how much I love this organization.  The mission to get 100% of our students to graduate from 4-year colleges and universities, the students who work so hard to take hold of that opportunity, the families who support them through seven years of rigorous instruction, and the impact we make on this city have kept me here for over 13 years.

What I left out of that list, what makes me look forward to coming to work every day, and what I believe makes YES Prep the “Best Place to Work” in Houston is the staff that makes the jaw-dropping results possible.  I am lucky enough to work with the same like-minded individuals who make this organization what it is today. This consistency, this oneness of purpose, this like-mindedness and singular committment to the students we serve motivates us daily to do extremely difficult yet rewarding work. The YES Prep staff truly embody the “Whatever It Takes” mentality in their approach to providing a world-class education for students and working together to make a collective impact in the educational reform movement.

In addition to having the opportunity to work with a unique group of like-minded individuals, the following round out my reasons for working at YES Prep Public Schools:

• YES Prep is not a typical charter school.  We intend to become THE model charter school in the nation to reform public school systems.
• YES Prep’s Teacher Continuum provides individually-tailored compensation based on performance rather than seniority.
• YES provides the ability for employees to express individuality and grow their leadership qualities while becoming top notch educational mentors. 
• YES is truly an organization you can grow as a teacher leader.  Whether it be as a new teacher through our Teaching Excellence program or an experienced teacher through our instructional coaches and Deans of Instruction, we will guarantee you will continuously grow within YES Prep.

I was asked to choose just one reason that someone should decide to work at YES Prep, but I couldn't pick one. There are so many things that make this place special and we hope that you will choose to apply and join us as we Transform Houston together!

Jason Bernal has worked with YES Prep since its founding in 1998 and is currently the President of YES Prep Public Schools.

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