4th Grade Social Studies Teacher - IDEA River Bluff Academy (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools • Jacksonville, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

IDEA Academy teachers ensure that students master the academic and social skills needed to succeed in college while embodying IDEA’s values. They set ambitious achievement goals and engage students and families in reaching them; create strong learning environments; deliver purposeful, rigorous instruction; assess mastery and monitor progress; use data to adjust instruction and intervene; and pursue excellence as educators and team members. Core academic subjects are state-assessed in grades 3–5.

This teacher implements state learning standards, IDEA curricula, and assessments, and works with students and families to support academic progress and student development. The role includes regular planning, assessment, communication, tutoring, meetings, school duties, and professional learning. Staff are expected to spend at least 40 hours per week at school. Additional responsibilities may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school, depending on student needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
• Hold or be willing to pursue Florida educator certification; IDEA offers a certification program for non-certified teachers to gain certification while teaching.
• 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 adapt to a variety of situations in the school environment.
• Commitment to IDEA’s mission and belief that all students can get to and through college.
• Professional conduct and behavior appropriate as a model for colleagues and students.

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.
• Effective outcomes and results, with willingness to be held accountable.
• Propensity for action, learning from mistakes, and improving quickly.
• Ability to work with urgency and purpose in driving student outcomes.
• Comfort with ambiguity and change in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment.
• Responsiveness to feedback and ability to build strong cross-departmental relationships.

Responsibilities

• Implement state learning standards, 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 monitor each student’s progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans, and update the gradebook weekly.
• Communicate student progress to students and families weekly.
• Use technology effectively for communication, education, student achievement, and work-related tasks.
• 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.
• Build 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.
• Participate in summer, year-long district, school, and personal learning and development.
• Spend a minimum of 40 hours per week at school.
• Perform additional duties that may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school, based on scholars’ needs.

Benefits

• Starting teacher salary of $50,000 for zero years of experience.
• Stipends of $500–$4,000 based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership.
• Additional performance-based compensation.
• Additional hourly compensation for assigned after-school tutoring or Saturday school.
• Medical plan with the employer covering the majority of the employee premium and subsidizing 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 tuition for a qualifying degree program, capped at $5,250 per year and subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
• Five face-to-face mental or behavioral health counseling sessions per year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services at no cost.
• 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, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

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