6th-8th Science Teacher Pool - IDEA Jacksonville Region

Overview

General Teacher – This posting is for applicants to be considered for multiple opportunities. Applying to this posting collects information to assess fit and move quickly when an available opportunity is identified. Please monitor the Career Site and apply to actual vacancies that match your interests.

All IDEA 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 teachers set ambitious goals for student achievement, invest students and families in accomplishing 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 seek excellence as an educator and team member.

Compensation:

• The starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $48,000. This role is eligible for stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500-$4,000 each. There are opportunities to earn up to $10,000 in additional compensation through our Teacher Career Pathway. For more information about compensation and total rewards, visit our compensation and benefits page.
• Additional hourly compensation is provided for after school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.

Other Benefits:

• We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the base medical premium and subsidizing costs for a spouse/partner and children. Benefits include Paid Family Leave, Tuition Reimbursement (up to 50% of tuition, up to $5,250 per year, subject to discretion and budget), Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health (counseling sessions and 24/7 telephonic support), and other benefits such as dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and employer-paid 403(b) retirement matching up to 4% of annual compensation.
  
  IDEA may offer relocation assistance if applicable.

What You Bring — Competencies

• High level of content-area proficiency evidenced by teaching certification, field of study, or work experience
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year institution (required)
• Experience in a K-12 classroom setting strongly preferred
• Holding or willing to pursue a Florida educator certification required; IDEA operates a certification program for non-certified teachers to gain certification while teaching

Knowledge and

Skills:

• Knowledge of the core academic subject 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 diverse school environments

Responsibilities:

• Implement state learning standards, IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations
• Learn, master, and deliver relevant 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, adjust lesson plans, and update gradebook weekly
• Communicate students’ progress with students and families on a weekly basis
• Use technology effectively as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage tasks
• Implement a clear behavior management system aligned to campus initiatives while developing students’ character and community
• Help shape a school-wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with students and families based on trust and respect for the communities they identify with
• Host tutoring sessions to meet students’ needs
• Participate in weekly manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, before/after-school duties, and school-wide events
• Engage in ongoing district, school, and personal learning and development
• Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week
• Additional responsibilities may include…