2nd Grade Math Teacher - IDEA Lakeland Academy (26-27)

Role Mission

IDEA teachers are responsible for ensuring that every IDEA student masters the academic and social skills necessary to succeed in college, while also embodying IDEA’s values daily.

What We Offer

• Starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $51,500.

• Various stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500-$4,000 each.

• Opportunities and incentives through our Teacher Career Pathway with the potential to earn up to $10,000 in additional compensation.

• Hourly compensation for after school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.

• A comprehensive benefits plan, including:

  • Paid Family Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health
  • Dental and Vision Plans
  • Disability, Life Insurance, Parenting Benefits, Flexible Spending Account Options, Generous Vacation Time, Referral Bonuses, Professional Development, and an Employer Paid 403(b) Retirement Matching of up to 4% of your annual compensation.

• Relocation allowance may be offered if applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution required.

• Experience in a K-12 classroom setting strongly preferred.

• Holding or willing to pursue a Florida educator certification required.

• Knowledge and skills aligned or relevant coursework indicating experience or exposure to the subject area content.

• Basic knowledge of curricula and instructional practices or implementation.

• Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior.

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations.

• Learn, master, and deliver content and grade level curriculum, core content objectives, and texts.

• Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback.

• Implement formal and informal assessments to track each individual student’s progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly, and update gradebook weekly.

• Communicate students’ progress with student and family on a weekly basis.

• Facilitate and use technology as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage work related tasks.

• Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system that aligns to campus-wide initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom.

• Help shape and develop a school-wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student.

• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for the communities in which they identify.

• 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.

About IDEA Public Schools

• At IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college.

• We serve over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, Ohio, and are on-track to maintain our legacy of sending 100% of our graduates to college.

• We believe in education as a profession and hold ourselves to high levels of conduct, professionalism, and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students.

To Apply

Please submit your application online through Jobvite. It’s in your best interest to apply as soon as possible.

IDEA Public Schools in Florida intends to promote and establish a Drug-Free Workplace Program to maximize safety and productivity in the workplace, enhance our competitive position in the marketplace, without experiencing the costs, delays, and tragedies associated with accidents that result from drug or alcohol abuse by employees.

Background Screening Requirement: Employment in this role is contingent upon successful completion of a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.