1st Grade Co-Teacher - IDEA Mission Academy (26-27)

IDEA Public Schools • Mission, TX

20h • Onsite

About The Position

IDEA Co-Teachers learn instructional strategies and develop their teaching skills to provide highly effective instruction. They implement Direct Instruction Curriculum (DI) and are responsible for student instruction under the guidance of an IDEA teacher and assistant principal of instruction. DI co-teachers use clear instruction and teach to mastery, ensuring students grasp content before moving on. Groups are organized by level for individualized pacing. This position is grant-funded with Title I Part A funds, and while funding may be extended, there is no guarantee of ongoing employment. All duties are allowable and allocable to the grant, with the employee working 100% on grant-outlined activities.

Requirements

• At least 48 college hours required or bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution required.
• 1+ year(s) of experience working with children in a classroom or volunteer setting.
• Ability and motivation to master the Direct Instruction Curriculum.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change: that all students are capable of getting to and through college.
• Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them.
• Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly.
• Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes.
• Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change.
• Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization.
• Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the educational development of students under the direction and guidance of the classroom teachers.
• Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records.
• Successfully implement the Direct Instruction (DI) Curriculum.
• Participate in lesson practice and delivery of our Direct Instruction (DI) Curriculum.
• Communicate students’ progress with student and family on a weekly basis.
• 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 after-school duties, and school wide meetings and functions.
• Engage in summer and year-long district, school and personal learning and development.
• Work a minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week.
• Additional responsibilities may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school based on the needs of our scholars.

Benefits

• Hourly rate ranging between $15.51 for 0 years of experience and $21.33 Hourly.
• Earnings paid out over a 12-month period.
• Comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan.
• Subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children.
• Up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child (Paid Family Leave).
• Up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year (Tuition Reimbursement).
• 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost (Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health).
• Dental and vision plans.
• Disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Parenting benefits.
• Flexible spending account options.
• Generous vacation time.
• Referral bonuses.
• Professional development.
• 403(b) plan.
• Relocation allowance may be offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree