4th grade Social Studies Teacher - IDEA Henry Academy (26-27)

Role Mission

IDEA Academy 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: $63,500

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

• Additional performance-based compensation

• Paid Family Leave: Up to 8 weeks for the birth or adoption of a child

• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year

• Employer-paid mental/behavioral health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost

• Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan

• 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)

• Teachers of record for students in K-3 must possess appropriate Reading Academies certification in accordance with TEA requirements or must be willing and able to obtain all relevant TX training within required timelines

• Bilingual certification strongly preferred, content and ESL certification preferred (not required)

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 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 effectively 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

• 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. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools. IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high schools lists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, Ohio, and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college. When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality.