1st Grade ELA Co-Teacher - IDEA Horizon Vista Academy (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools • Horizon City, TX

8d • $16 - $24

About The Position

IDEA Early Childhood Co-Teachers support Tier 1 instruction in Prekindergarten through Grade 2 and provide targeted intervention under the direction of the lead teacher. The Co-Teacher facilitates small-group learning, provides academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support, and helps create joyful, engaging learning environments. In close collaboration with lead teachers, the Co-Teacher helps students access grade-level learning, achieve mastery, and develop a love of learning.

This is a grant-funded position supported by Title I Part A. Employment is not guaranteed to be ongoing or indefinite, and the employee works solely on activities allowable under the grant. The role requires at least 40 hours at school per week. Hourly earnings are paid over 12 months.

Requirements

• At least 48 college hours or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
• At least 1 year of experience working with children in a classroom or volunteer setting.
• Basic knowledge of early childhood development and instructional practices.
• Ability to support young learners in whole-group, small-group, and individual learning.
• Ability to adapt to diverse learner needs.
• Ability to provide clear directions, engage students, and respond to student behavior.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adjust and adapt to a variety of situations in the school environment.
• Commitment to IDEA’s mission and belief that all students are capable of getting to and through college.
• Ability to work with urgency, respond to feedback, adapt to ambiguity and change, build cross-departmental relationships, and uphold professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Assist in students’ educational development under the direction and guidance of classroom teachers.
• Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records.
• Support Tier 1 core instruction under the lead teacher’s direction so all students can access grade-level learning.
• Facilitate small-group instruction and intervention groups based on student data and teacher planning.
• Monitor student learning and needs during instruction and provide feedback and support.
• Communicate students’ progress with students and families weekly.
• Implement a clear, consistent behavior management system aligned with campus-wide initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community.
• Help develop a school-wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for their communities.
• Host tutoring sessions as needed to meet 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.
• Carry out additional responsibilities that may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school, based on scholar needs.

Benefits

• Hourly compensation ranging from $16.33 for 0 years of experience to $23.58.
• Hourly co-teacher earnings paid over a 12-month period.
• Medical plan with the majority of the employee premium covered and subsidies for most costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children.
• Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid family leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of qualifying tuition, capped at $5,250 per year and subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
• Employer-paid mental and behavioral health services, including five face-to-face counseling sessions per year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services.
• Dental and vision plans.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Parenting benefits.
• Flexible spending account options.
• Generous vacation time.
• Referral bonuses.
• Professional development.
• 403(b) plan.
• A relocation allowance may be offered to defray moving costs, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

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