6th Grade Pre-AP Science Teacher - IDEA Lakeland College Prep

6th Grade Pre-AP Science Teacher - IDEA Lakeland College Prep (Immediate Opening)

Role Mission: IDEA Science teachers are responsible for increasing student achievement and mastery of grade level content. Science teachers deliver various levels of Pre-AP Science instruction across grade levels that provide students the knowledge and skills needed to access advanced level sciences across various curricula.

Science teachers at IDEA provide the foundational science understanding that students will need as science subject areas advance. Teachers are tasked with delivering quality content instruction, relevant experimental practice, and supports that facilitate student learning and comprehension, playing a critical role in students’ path to and through college.

What We Offer

• The starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $48,500. This role is eligible for various stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500-$4,000 each.
• Additional 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 their 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.

What You Bring -- Competencies

• 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:
  
  Holding or willing to pursue a Florida educator certification required

Knowledge And Skills

• Aligned or relevant coursework that indicates experience or exposure to the Science 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 or implementation
• Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

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 individual student’s progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly and update gradebook weekly
• Communicate students’ progress with student and family on a weekly basis

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates. We are committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.