Kindergarten Teacher - IDEA Compass Academy (26-27

Role Mission

IDEA Early Education 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, they 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 3rd grade.

Compensation

• The starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $50,000. This role is eligible for various stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500–$4,000 each. Additionally, through the Teacher Career Pathway, teachers can earn up to $10,000 in additional compensation.
• Hourly compensation is provided for after‑school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.

Other Benefits

• 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.
• Tuition Reimbursement:
  Up to 50% of tuition toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 per year subject to manager discretion.
• 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 and life insurance; parenting benefits; flexible spending account options; generous vacation time; referral bonuses; professional development; employer‑paid 403(b) retirement matching of up to 4% of annual compensation.
• Relocation allowance may be offered if applicable.

• High level of content‑area proficiency, as evidenced by teacher 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.
• Florida educator certification required, or willingness to pursue certification (IDEA offers a certification program for non‑certified teachers).

• Aligned or relevant coursework indicating experience or exposure to the subject area content.
• Knowledge of core academic subject assigned and ability to pass a grade‑level aligned IDEA content assessment.
• Basic knowledge of curricula and instructional practices.
• 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 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 individual 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.
• 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.
• Help shape and develop a school‑wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment.
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for the communities they identify with.
• 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.
• Provide a minimum of 40+ hours per week at school.
• Additional responsibilities may include after‑school tutoring or…