1st Grade ELA Co-Teacher - IDEA Horizon Vista Academy (Immediate Opening)
About the role
IDEA Early Childhood Co-Teachers support Tier 1 instruction in grades Prekindergarten–Grade 2 and targeted intervention under the direction of the lead teacher. Co-Teachers actively facilitate small-group learning, provide academic, behavioral, and social-emotional supports, and help cultivate joyful, engaging learning environments where all students can thrive. Through close collaboration with lead teachers, Co-Teachers help ensure every student receives the support needed to achieve mastery and develop a love of learning.
Note: This is a grant-funded position (Title I Part A) with no guarantee of ongoing or indefinite employment. All duties are allowable and allocable to the grant; the employee works 100% on grant-allowable activities. A time-and-effort report is required, signed by the employee and supervisor.
Pay
Hourly rate ranges from $16.33 (0 years of experience) to $23.58. Hourly co-teacher earnings are paid out over a 12-month period.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits plan covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for spouse/domestic partner and children
- Paid Family Leave: up to 8 weeks of paid leave for birth or adoption (based on tenure and caregiver designation)
- Tuition Reimbursement: up to 50% of tuition toward a qualifying degree, up to $5,250 per year (subject to manager discretion and budget availability)
- Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions per year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services at no cost
- Dental and vision plans
- Disability and life insurance
- Parenting benefits
- Flexible spending account options
- Generous vacation time
- Referral bonuses
- Professional development
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Relocation allowance (if applicable)
Qualifications
- Education: At least 48 college hours required, or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution required
- Experience: 1+ year(s) working with children in a classroom or volunteer setting
Skills
- Basic knowledge of early childhood development and instructional practices
- Ability to work with young learners to support whole-group, small-group, and individual learning
- Ability to adapt to diverse learner needs
- Ability to provide clear directions, engage students, and respond to student behavior
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment
Responsibilities
- Assist in the educational development of students under the direction and guidance of classroom teachers
- Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records
- Support Tier 1 core instruction under the direction of the lead teacher, ensuring all students can access grade-level learning
- Actively facilitate small-group instruction and intervention groups based on student data and teacher planning
- Monitor student learning and needs during instruction and provide feedback and support
- Communicate students’ progress with students and families on a weekly basis
- Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system aligned to campus-wide initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community
- Help shape and develop a school-wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for their communities
- Host necessary tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs
- Participate in weekly manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, before- and after-school duties, and school-wide meetings and functions
- Engage in summer and year-long district, school, and personal learning and development
- Minimum of 40+ hours per week spent at school
- Additional responsibilities may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school based on student needs