4th grade Math/Science Teacher - IDEA Rise Academy (Immediate Opening)

About the Role

IDEA Academy teachers are responsible for ensuring that every IDEA student masters the academic and social skills necessary to succeed in college, while embodying IDEA’s values daily. Teachers set ambitious goals for student achievement, create a powerful learning environment, plan and deliver purposeful, rigorous instruction, assess for mastery, track progress, analyze data to intervene, and seek excellence as educators and team members. Core subjects are state‑assessed in grades 3‑5.

Responsibilities

• Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations.
• Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback.
• Implement formal and informal assessments to track each student’s progress, adjust lesson plans accordingly, and update the gradebook weekly.
• Communicate students’ progress with students and families on a weekly basis.
• Effectively use technology as a communication and educational tool to improve achievement and manage tasks.
• Implement a clear, consistent behavior management system aligned with campus‑wide initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community.
• Help shape a school‑wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with students and families based on trust and respect.
• Host tutoring sessions as needed to meet all students’ needs.
• Participate in weekly manager check‑ins, grade‑level meetings, before/after‑school duties, and school‑wide meetings and functions.
• Engage in summer and year‑long district, school, and personal learning and development.
• Spend a minimum of 40+ hours at school per week.
• Additional responsibilities may include after‑school tutoring or Saturday school based on scholar needs.

Qualifications

• High level of content‑area proficiency as evidenced by teaching certification, field of study, or work experience (strongly preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year institution (required).
• Experience in a K‑12 classroom setting (strongly preferred).
• For teachers of record for students in K‑3: appropriate Reading Academies certification per TEA requirements or willingness to obtain required Texas training within timelines.
• Bilingual certification strongly preferred; content and ESL certification preferred (not required).
• Knowledge of core academic subject assigned and ability to pass an IDEA content assessment.
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• 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.
• Service Record Requirement: candidates must submit official electronic service records from previous educational employers to verify creditable service and determine applicable compensation.

Compensation

• Starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience: $63,500.
• Stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500–$4,000 each.
• Additional performance‑based compensation.
• Hourly compensation for after‑school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits plan covering the majority of employee premiums for the base medical plan and subsidizing most 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 (maximum $5,250 per year) for qualifying degree programs, subject to manager discretion and budget.
• 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, and a 403(b) retirement plan.
• Potential relocation allowance to defray moving costs, if applicable.

Schedule

Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week, with additional duties such as after‑school tutoring or Saturday school as needed.