Art Teacher - IDEA Compass

Role Mission

IDEA Electives teachers instruct students in grades K-8th grade in a variety of subjects. Each IDEA campus offers different electives which may include ACT Prep Skills, Art, AVID, Band, Music, Technical Writing, Theatre Arts, or AP Psychology. All IDEA Elective 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.

In addition, IDEA Elective 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.

• Compensation:
  The starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $50,000. The role is eligible for various stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500–$4,000 each. There are opportunities and incentives through our Teacher Career Pathway with the potential to earn up to $10,000 in additional compensation.
• 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 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 include:

• Paid Family Leave:
  Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure 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 at no cost.
• Dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and an employer‑paid 403(b) retirement matching up to 4% of annual compensation.
• IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray moving costs for this role if applicable.

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

• 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.
• 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 and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly, and update gradebook weekly.
• Communicate student progress with students and families on a weekly basis.
• 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 fostering character and 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 cooperative…