Join Us
At YPICS, we believe a high quality, rigorous education is the great equalizer that provides access and opportunities for our students, families and communities.
We believe in our communities.
We believe in our team.
We believe in our families.
We believe in our students.
We strive for our students to be…
College Ready
Active Citizens
Life Long Learners with a growth mindset
OUR SCHOOLS
Executive Administrator:
Dr. Kevin Myers
5th – 8th Grade | Pacoima, CA
Executive Administrator:
Ruben Dueñas
9th – 12th Grade | Pacoima, CA
Executive Administrator:
Freddy Zepeda
6th – 8th Grade | Los Angeles, CA
WHY WORK AT YPICS?
01. We make a difference
100% of our high school graduates accepted to college
93% High School Graduation rate
90% parent engagement across our schools
Highest reclassification rates locally
02. We believe all scholars can learn
Our Approach:
Mastery Grading
Project-Based Learning
Service Learning
Technology Integration
Parent Engagement
03. We train our team
200+ hours of Professional Development per year
New Teacher Support and Induction
Differentiated Professional Development Opportunities with an emphasis on SPED and EL training
Teacher Leadership Opportunities
On-site mentors and Teacher Coaching
04. We facilitate strong instruction.
1:1 devices for our students and staff, adaptive online instructional programs, and the supplies teachers need to teach.
Engaged parent and student community.
Strong external partnerships with groups like UnidosCASA, Relay Graduate School of Education, Think Together, US Education Department, Gear Up, Califronia Department of Education, and LAUSD.
On-Site Mentors and Teacher Coaching
05. We empower community leaders
Teacher leaders lead professional development and are committee leads, lead teachers, mentor teachers, and Coordinator/Director of Instruction.
Student leaders participate in active citizenship through service learning.
Parent leaders particpate in parent councils, committees, and parent trainings.
06. We take care of our people.
Salaries competitive for greater LA area
Medical, dental and vision is 100% covered for full-time employees + all dependents
Life Insurance is 100% covered for full-time employees
CalSTRS for certificated staff
Optional 403(b) + FSA
What our employees say about working at YPICS
Our Culture is not one of a company but one of a family,
we care about our professional and personal lives.
I love our company culture,
everyone is welcoming and
accepting of everyone else.
I like that we are all committed to
the families and students we serve.