Kindergarten Co-Teacher - IDEA Henry Academy (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: Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $17.73 for 0 years of experience and $25.59 per hour.
• Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Special benefits include Paid Family Leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health, 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. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

What You Bring

• Competencies: Qualifications Education: At least 48 college hours required or bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution required. Experience: 1+ year(s) of experience working with children in a classroom or volunteer setting. Knowledge And Skills: Ability and motivation to master the Direct Instruction Curriculum, 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.
• 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, 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, minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week, additional responsibilities may include: after-school tutoring or Saturday school and are based on the needs of our scholars.

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. IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high schools lists. IDEA serves nearly 80,000 college-bound students in 137 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.

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