PE Co-Teacher - IDEA Ewing Halsell 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the educational development of students under the direction and guidance of the classroom teachers.
• Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records.
• Support Tier 1 core instruction under the direction of the lead teacher, 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 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.
• Spend a minimum of 40+ hours at school per week.
• Additional responsibilities may include after‑school tutoring or Saturday school, based on scholar needs.

Qualifications

• Education: At least 48 college hours required or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year institution.
• Experience: 1 + year(s) of experience working with children in a classroom or volunteer setting.
• Knowledge and Skills:
  • Basic knowledge of early childhood development and instructional practices.
  • Ability to support whole‑group, small‑group, and individual learning for young learners.
  • Ability to adapt to diverse learner needs.
  • Ability to provide clear directions, engage students, and respond to student behavior.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment.

Compensation

Hourly rate ranges from $16.61 for 0 years of experience to $23.98, paid out over a 12‑month period.

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, flexible spending account options.
• Generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) retirement plan.
• Potential relocation allowance to defray moving costs, if applicable.

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. IDEA consistently ranks nationally on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high‑school lists, and aims to send 100 % of its graduates to college. Employees join a team and family that sets ambitious goals, embraces growth, and works relentlessly to make college for all a reality.