Kindergarten Co-Teacher - IDEA Lake Houston Academy (Immediate Opening)

About the role

IDEA Early Childhood Co‑Teachers support Tier 1 instruction in grades Pre‑Kindergarten through Grade 2 and provide targeted intervention under the direction of the lead teacher. Co‑Teachers actively facilitate small‑group learning, provide academic, behavioral, and social‑emotional supports, and help cultivate joyful, engaging learning environments where all students can thrive. Through close collaboration with lead teachers, Co‑Teachers help ensure every student receives the support needed to achieve mastery and develop a love of learning. This position is grant‑funded with Title I Part A funds and the employee will work solely (100 %) on allowable activities outlined in the grant program.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the educational development of students under the direction and guidance of classroom teachers.
• Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records.
• Support Tier 1 core instruction, ensuring all students can access grade‑level learning.
• Actively facilitate small‑group instruction and intervention groups based on student data and teacher planning.
• Monitor student learning and needs during instruction and provide feedback and support.
• Communicate students’ progress with students and families on a weekly basis.
• Implement a clear and consistent behavior‑management system that aligns 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, understanding, and respect.
• 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.
• Spend a minimum of 40 + hours at school per week.
• Additional duties may include after‑school tutoring or Saturday school, based on scholar needs.

Requirements

• Education: At least 48 college credit hours required, or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year institution.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 + year working with children in a classroom or volunteer setting.

Skills

• Basic knowledge of early childhood development and instructional practices.
• Ability to support whole‑group, small‑group, and individual learning for young learners.
• Adaptability to diverse learner needs.
• Capability to provide clear directions, engage students, and respond to student behavior.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to adjust to a multitude of situations in the school environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plan with the majority of employee premiums covered; subsidies for spouse/domestic partner and children.
• Paid Family Leave: Up to 8 weeks of paid leave for birth or adoption, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to 50 % of tuition (maximum $5,250 per year) toward a qualifying degree program, 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 additional work‑life services at no cost.
• Dental and vision plans.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Parenting benefits and flexible spending account options.
• Generous vacation time.
• Referral bonuses and professional development opportunities.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Potential relocation allowance, if applicable.

Pay

Hourly rate ranges from $16.90 (for 0 years of experience) to $24.60, paid out over a 12‑month period.

About IDEA Public Schools

IDEA Public Schools believes every child can go to college. Since 2000, the network has grown from a single school of 150 students to the fastest‑growing tuition‑free Pre‑K‑12 public charter system in the United States, serving nearly 80,000 college‑bound students across 137 schools in Texas, Florida, and Ohio. The organization is committed to a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging, and strives to send 100 % of its graduates to college.