Start Your Teaching Career Off Right!
Teacher success = student success! At York Prep we believe in the importance of teacher support with the higheset starting teacher salary and mentoring for first-year teachers.
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Teacher HEad Start Program
Your first year at a school can feel a little scary. Don’t wait to get involved and get ready.
When we make a new hire for the fall, we bring you on as your schedule allows in order to:
- Start working with a mentor and your team
- Get to know parents and students
- Familiarize yourself with the curriculum
- Make lesson plans.
This way, when you show up for your first training week of school, you already feel settled in and can overcome those first-year teacher jitters!
In addition, we will pay up to 20 days at $100/day for you to do this. This head start is a win-win!
Teacher Wellness Program
- Our Wellness Program provides mental, physical, and financial wellness support to help you live a healthy and balanced life.
- 5,000 square-foot teacher wellness center including faculty-only fitness area with showers, professional development room, and a mental health counselor meeting area.
- Enjoy fun contests and earn rewards for taking time to invest in yourself in four areas: Social and Emotional health, Physical Health, Financial Strength and Planning, Excelling in Your Role
- Full complement of seven support coaches on site are assigned to our Teacher Support and Development program to help classroom teachers with anything that they might need.
Recognition and Awards
2022
US News & World Report Best High School in the Nation (read article)
2021
US News & World Report Best High School in the Nation (read article)
2018
York Preparatory Academy receives the “National Blue Ribbon Award for Exemplary High Performing School”
York Preparatory Academy receives “School of Distinction Award” for Student Academic Growth
York Preparatory Academy receives “Advanced Placement District Honor Roll”
2017
York Preparatory Academy receives “School of Distinction Award” for Student Academic Growth (read article)
2012
York Preparatory Academy wins “Palmetto Gold Award”
2011
York Prep wins “Palmetto Silver Award”
York Prep Is Growing!
York Preparatory Academy, recipient of the 2018 National Blue Ribbon Award and other honors, announces a second campus opening Fall 2024 in Rock Hill, SC. York Prep is the place to discover Place-Based Education!
Unmatched Teacher Support
At York Prep we believe in the importance of teacher support, time to plan, and work-life balance so you can be successful in the classroom.
Highest Starting Teaching Salary in South Carolina
We start showing our support for our teachers and staff by offering a starting salary for educators above others in the state.
2018 National Blue Ribbon Award Recipient
Based on overall academic excellence, York Prep was awarded the National Blue Ribbon affirming exemplary teaching and learning.
98% High School Graduation Rate
York Prep High School was recognized as a 2021 US News & World Report Best High School in the Nation.
Don’t just take our word for how much you’ll love York Prep. See what our amazing families have to say!
“My daughter just started Kindergarten this year and already tells me everyday how much she loves school. The staff responds quickly to any and all emails sent and is always polite! We absolutely LOVE YPA!!”
“York Prep Academy has a very nice campus. All teachers and staff are friendly and helpful. They offer great academic and sports programs for students. They also offer many ways for parents to get involved in the school/events as well.”
“I came to York Prep from a small, private religious school, and I couldn’t be happier. The people at YPA are amazing, and the teachers, for the most part, are very good at their jobs. My test scores have improved significantly after the change, evidence of the superior academics. Thanks, YPA!”
“York Preparatory Academy is an outstanding school! Students are presented with amazing opportunities academically and socially! York Prep works hard in making sure students have the best opportunities. The school board has the best interests of students at mind in every decision that is made. The environment is amazing and great for any student!”
“Wow, what an amazing school! My family has thoroughly enjoyed being a part of the community. My kids are learning and growing daily. They enjoy going to school too!”
“YPA is an awesome school with passionate and dedicated teachers working hard to help each child reach their fullest potential.”
“I am thankful for the hard work & effort the teachers have put in this school year! They have gone above & beyond! We love YPA & all of the great staff that always go the extra mile!”
“I am so thankful for all of the teachers and staff willing to love these children and do whatever they need to do to keep the kids safe and learning. I always say that YPA is more than a school. It’s a family.”
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