AP Environmental Science Teacher - IDEA Hardy College Prep (Immediate Opening)

About the Role

IDEA College Prep 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, track data to inform lesson plans, seek feedback, and develop their practice. The role supports rigorous high‑school coursework and college‑credit opportunities through dual‑enrollment, AP, or IB courses.

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, 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 student achievement and manage work‑related tasks.
• Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system aligned with 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 relationships with students and families based on trust and respect.
• Host 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.
• Additional responsibilities may include after‑school tutoring or Saturday school as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year institution (required).
• High level of content‑area proficiency as evidenced by teaching certification, field of study, or work experience (strongly preferred).
• Experience in a K‑12 classroom setting (strongly preferred).
• State certification preferred but not required.
• Submission of official electronic service records to verify creditable service per Texas Education Code 21.4031.

Skills

• Knowledge of the core academic subject assigned and ability to pass a grade‑level aligned IDEA content assessment.
• 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.
• Aligned or relevant coursework indicating experience or exposure to subject‑matter content.

Benefits

• Majority of employee premium covered for the base medical plan; subsidized costs for spouse/domestic partner and children.
• Paid Family Leave: up to 8 weeks paid leave for birth or adoption, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
• Tuition reimbursement: up to 50% of tuition, maximum $5,250 per year, 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 opportunities.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Potential relocation allowance, if applicable.

Pay

Starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $64,000. Stipends ranging from $500‑$4,000 are available based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership. Additional performance‑based compensation and hourly pay for after‑school tutoring or Saturday school are also provided.

Schedule

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

About IDEA Public Schools

IDEA Public Schools is a tuition‑free, Pre‑K‑12 charter network founded in 2000. It serves over 80,000 college‑bound students across 143 schools in Texas, Florida, and Ohio, and aims to send 100% of its graduates to college. The organization is nationally ranked by The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report.