2nd Grade ELA Co-Teacher - IDEA Yukon Academy (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools • Odessa, TX

3d • $18 - $26 • Onsite

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. Working closely with classroom teachers, the Co-Teacher helps students access grade-level learning, achieve mastery, and develop a love of learning.

This is a Title I Part A grant-funded position. The employee works 100% on activities allowable and allocable to the grant, and must complete a time and effort report. Grant funding may be extended, but continued employment is not guaranteed. The position requires at least 40 hours at school per week, with additional tutoring or Saturday school duties possible based on student needs.

Requirements

• At least 48 college hours or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
• At least one 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 give 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.
• Demonstrated effective outcomes and results, with willingness to be held accountable.
• Propensity for action and learning through doing.
• Ability to work with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes.
• Comfort working in a high-growth environment with ambiguity and change.
• Willingness to seek and respond to frequent feedback.
• Ability to work across silos and build cross-departmental relationships.
• High standards of conduct, professionalism, and behavior as a role model for colleagues and students.
• Ability to spend a minimum of 40 hours per week at school.

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 student 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, respectful relationships with students and families.
• 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.
• Potentially provide after-school tutoring or participate in Saturday school based on scholars’ needs.

Benefits

• Base medical plan with the majority of the employee premium covered; the organization also subsidizes the majority of 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, with a maximum of $5,250 per year, 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 insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Parenting benefits.
• Flexible spending account options.
• Vacation time.
• Referral bonuses.
• Professional development.
• 403(b) plan.
• IDEA may offer a relocation allowance for this role, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level