5th Grade Math/Science Teacher - IDEA Spears 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 also embodying IDEA’s values daily. Teachers set ambitious goals for student achievement, invest students and families in accomplishing them, create a powerful learning environment, plan and deliver purposeful, rigorous instruction, assess for mastery, track student progress, analyze data to intervene and adjust instruction, and seek excellence as educators and team members. Core subjects are state-assessed in grades 3, 4, and 5. This role may offer a Grade Team Lead (GTL) opportunity based on campus needs, experience, and demonstrated leadership.

Responsibilities

• Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet academic expectations.
• Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback.
• Implement formal and informal assessments to track student progress, adjust lesson plans, and update gradebooks weekly.
• Communicate students’ progress with students and families weekly.
• Effectively facilitate and use technology to improve student achievement and manage tasks.
• Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system aligned with campus initiatives.
• Help shape a school-wide culture fostering a productive and enthusiastic learning environment.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with students, families, and communities.
• Host necessary tutoring sessions to meet student needs.
• Participate in manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, before/after-school duties, and school-wide functions.
• Engage in summer and year-long professional development.
• Spend a minimum of 40+ hours per week at school.
• Additional responsibilities may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school.

Qualifications

• High level of content-area proficiency (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).
• Reading Academies certification for K-3 teachers (or willingness to obtain within required timelines).
• Bilingual certification strongly preferred; content and ESL certification preferred (not required).

Skills

• Knowledge of core academic subjects and ability to pass IDEA content assessment.
• Understanding of curriculum and instruction.
• Ability to instruct students and manage behavior.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Adaptability in a dynamic school environment.

Pay

Starting salary for 0 years of experience is $64,000. Eligible for stipends ($500-$4,000) based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership. Additional performance-based compensation and hourly pay for after-school tutoring or Saturday school.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits plan, including majority-covered medical premiums.
• Paid Family Leave (up to 8 weeks for birth or adoption).
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250/year).
• Employer-paid mental/behavioral health services (5 face-to-face sessions, unlimited telephonic counseling).
• Dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
• Generous vacation time, referral bonuses, and 403(b) plan.
• Relocation allowance (if applicable).

Schedule

Minimum 40+ hours per week at school, including before/after-school duties and meetings.

About IDEA Public Schools

Since 2000, IDEA has grown from a small school to a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools, serving over 80,000 students across Texas, Florida, and Ohio. Committed to sending 100% of graduates to college, IDEA schools are nationally ranked for academic excellence.