Elective Teacher - IDEA Robindale College Prep (Immediate opening)

About the Role

IDEA Electives teachers instruct students in a variety of subjects, including Fine Arts, Health, and Technology Applications. All IDEA Elective teachers ensure every student masters the academic and social skills necessary to succeed in college while embodying IDEA’s values. Responsibilities include setting ambitious goals, creating a powerful learning environment, delivering rigorous instruction, assessing student progress, and collaborating with families to drive student success.

Responsibilities

• Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations.
• Learn, master, and deliver relevant 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 student progress and learning needs; adjust lesson plans and update gradebook weekly.
• Communicate students’ progress with families on a weekly basis.
• Use technology effectively 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 community.
• Shape and develop a school-wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working 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/after-school duties, and school-wide meetings.
• Engage in summer and year-long professional 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 student needs.

Qualifications

• High level of content-area proficiency as evidenced by teaching certification, field of study, or work experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution (required).
• Experience in a K-12 classroom setting (strongly preferred).

Skills

• 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.

What We Look For

We seek team members who embody the following values and characteristics:

• Believes in and is committed to our mission: all students are capable of getting to and through college.
• Demonstrates effective outcomes and results, with accountability for student success.
• Takes action, learns from mistakes, and improves quickly.
• Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes.
• Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; comfortable with ambiguity and change.
• Seeks and responds well to feedback shared across all levels of the organization.
• Builds strong cross-departmental relationships to achieve outcomes.

Benefits

• Compensation: Starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $57,500. Eligible for stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ($500–$4,000 each). Additional performance-based compensation available.
• Paid Family Leave: Up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to 50% of tuition for qualifying degree programs, up to $5,250 per year (subject to manager discretion and budget availability).
• 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, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending accounts, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, and professional development.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Relocation allowance may be offered for this role, if applicable.

Additional hourly compensation is provided for after-school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.

Service Record Requirement

To comply with Texas Education Code §21.4031, selected candidates must submit official electronic service records from previous educational employers. These records validate professional experience and determine creditable years of service and compensation.

About IDEA Public Schools

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 serves over 80,000 college-bound students across Texas, Florida, and Ohio, with a legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college. Staff experience at IDEA includes a focus on human connection, integrity, respect, and belonging through core values.