K-2nd Co-Teacher Applicant Pool - IDEA Permian Basin Region (26-27)

Role Mission

IDEA Co-Teachers learn instructional strategies and develop their teaching skills in order to provide highly effective instruction to IDEA students. They implement Direct Instruction Curriculum (DI) and are responsible for student instruction under the guidance of an IDEA teacher and assistant principal of instruction.

What We Offer

• Compensation: Hourly rate ranging between $17.73 for 0 years of experience and $25.59 per hour.
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits plan including employer-paid mental/behavioral health, tuition reimbursement, and paid family leave.
• Special Benefits: Up to 50% tuition reimbursement, up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, and access to various services like dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, and parenting benefits.
• Relocation Allowance: Available if applicable.

Qualifications

• Education: At least 48 college hours required or bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
• Experience: 1+ year(s) of experience working with children in a classroom or volunteer setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the educational development of students under the direction and guidance of the classroom teachers.
• Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records.
• Successfully implement the Direct Instruction (DI) Curriculum.
• Participate in lesson practice and delivery of our Direct Instruction (DI) Curriculum.
• Communicate students’ progress with student and family on a weekly basis.
• 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.
• Help shape and develop a school-wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student.
• 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 the fastest-growing network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools in the United States. We serve nearly 80,000 college-bound students in 137 schools across Texas, Florida, Ohio, and are on-track to maintain our legacy of sending 100% of our 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.