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

IDEA Public Schools • San Antonio, TX

18h • Onsite

About The Position

IDEA Co-Teachers learn instructional strategies and develop their teaching skills to provide highly effective instruction. They implement the Direct Instruction Curriculum (DI) and are responsible for student instruction under the guidance of a lead teacher and assistant principal of instruction. DI co-teachers focus on clear instruction and teaching to mastery, ensuring students grasp content before moving on. Groups are organized by level to allow students to learn at their own pace. 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
• Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week
• Additional responsibilities may include: after-school tutoring or Saturday school and are based on the needs of our scholars

Benefits

• Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $16.57 for 0 years of experience and $23.98 Hourly
• Co-teachers earnings are paid out over a 12-month period
• 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 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.
• Dental and vision plans
• Disability
• 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