5th Grade ELA Teacher - IDEA River Bluff Academy

IDEA Academy teachers are responsible for ensuring that every IDEA student masters the academic and social skills necessary to succeed in college, while also embodying IDEA’s values daily.

IDEA Academy teachers set ambitious goals for student achievement and invest students and families in accomplishing them; create a powerful learning environment; plan and deliver purposeful, rigorous instruction; assess for mastery and track student progress toward goals; analyze data to intervene and adjust instruction; and seek excellence as an educator and an IDEA team member.

Academy core subjects are state assessed in grades 3rd, 4th, 5th grades.

• The starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $50,000.
• This role is eligible for various stipends based on certifications, credentials, or campus leadership ranging from $500 to $4,000 each.
• We also offer additional performance‑based compensation.
• Additional hourly compensation is provided for after‑school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.

• 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.
• Paid Family Leave – eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement – staff 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 – five face‑to‑face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work‑life services available at no cost.
• 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.
• Possible relocation allowance may be offered to defray move‑related costs.

• High level of content‑area proficiency as evidenced by teaching certification, field of study, or work experience (strongly preferred).
• 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:
  
  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 of 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.

• Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations.
• Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback.
• Implement formal and informal assessments to track each individual student’s progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly, and update the gradebook weekly.
• Communicate students’ progress with the student and family on a weekly basis.
• Effectively facilitate and personally use 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 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…