K-4th grade Science​/Social Studies Teacher - IDEA Price Hill Academy

Overview

Role Mission: IDEA Academy teachers are responsible for ensuring that every IDEA student masters the academic and social skills necessary to succeed in college, while embodying IDEA’s values daily. IDEA Academy teachers set ambitious goals for student achievement, engage students and families in achieving them, create a powerful learning environment, plan and deliver purposeful, rigorous instruction, assess for mastery and track progress toward goals, analyze data to intervene and adjust instruction, and strive for excellence as an educator and IDEA team member.

Compensation:

• The starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $51,500. This role is eligible for stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500-$4,000 each. There is potential to earn up to $10,000 in additional compensation through our Teacher Career Pathway. For more information about compensation and total rewards, refer to the compensation and benefits page.

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

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. Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include:

• Paid Family Leave:
  Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement:
  Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
• Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost.

Other benefits include 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.

Qualifications:

• High level of content-area proficiency as evidenced by teaching certification, field of study, or work experience
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution required
• Experience:
  
  Experience in a K-12 classroom setting strongly preferred
• Licenses or
  
  Certifications:
  
  Bilingual certification strongly preferred; content and ESL certification preferred (not required)

Knowledge and

Skills:

• Knowledge of the core academic subject assigned and ability to pass an IDEA content assessment
• 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

Responsibilities:

• Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations
• Learn, master, and deliver 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 each student’s progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly and update gradebook weekly
• Communicate students’ progress with students and families on a weekly basis
• Effective facilitation and personal use of technology as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage work-related tasks
• 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…