3rd Grade Math Teacher - IDEA Lakeland Academy (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Lakeland, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

IDEA Academy teachers are responsible for ensuring that every IDEA student masters the academic and social skills necessary to succeed in college while embodying IDEA’s values. The 3rd Grade Math Teacher sets ambitious student achievement goals and engages students and families in reaching them; creates a strong learning environment; plans and delivers purposeful, rigorous instruction; assesses mastery and tracks progress; analyzes data to intervene and adjust instruction; and seeks excellence as an educator and IDEA team member. Academy core subjects are state assessed in grades 3–5. The teacher implements state learning standards, IDEA curricula, and assessments; plans and adjusts instruction to student needs; communicates with students and families; and contributes to a productive classroom and school culture. The role requires at least 40 hours at school per week and may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school based on student needs. The position is an immediate opening at IDEA Lakeland Academy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
Hold or be willing to pursue Florida educator certification.
Knowledge of the assigned core academic subject and ability to pass an IDEA content assessment.
Knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
Ability to instruct students and manage 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, and willingness to be held accountable.
Propensity for action and willingness to learn and improve through experience.
Ability to work with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes.
Ability to thrive in a high-growth environment and remain comfortable with ambiguity and change.
Willingness to seek and respond well to frequent feedback.
Ability to work across organizational silos and build cross-departmental relationships.
Commitment to high standards of conduct, professionalism, and behavior as a role model for colleagues and students.
Successful completion of a Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse background screening is required for employment.
Completion of drug testing before starting the role.

Nice To Haves

High level of content-area proficiency demonstrated through teaching certification, field of study, or work experience.
Experience in a K–12 classroom setting.

Responsibilities

Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations.
Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback.
Use formal and informal assessments to track each student’s progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly, and update the gradebook weekly.
Communicate students’ progress with students and families weekly.
Use technology effectively as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage work-related tasks.
Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system aligned with campus-wide initiatives, while developing students’ character and sense of community.
Help shape and develop a school-wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment.
Establish and maintain cooperative working 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.
Spend a minimum of 40+ hours at school per week.
Perform additional responsibilities such as after-school tutoring or Saturday school, based on scholars’ needs.

Benefits

Starting teacher salary of $51,500 for zero years of experience.
Eligible for stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership, ranging from $500 to $4,000 each.
Additional performance-based compensation.
Additional hourly compensation for assigned after-school tutoring or Saturday school.
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.
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 tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $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.
Generous vacation time.
Referral bonuses.
Professional development.
403(b) plan.
Relocation allowance may be offered to defray moving costs, if applicable.