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

IDEA Public Schools•Jacksonville, FL

3d•$50,000

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 student achievement goals, engage students and families in accomplishing them, create effective learning environments, plan and deliver rigorous instruction, assess mastery, track progress, analyze data, adjust instruction, and pursue excellence as educators and team members. Academy core subjects are state assessed in grades 3–5. This teacher implements state learning standards, IDEA curricula, and assessments; plans instruction and monitors student progress; communicates regularly with students and families; and supports students’ academic, behavioral, and social development. The role includes school duties and meetings, professional learning, and a minimum of 40 hours per week at school. Additional duties may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school based on student needs. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and a Florida educator certification or willingness to pursue one. IDEA offers a certification program for non-certified teachers. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse screening, and staff undergo drug testing before starting.

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.
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 varied situations in a school environment.
Commitment to IDEA’s mission and belief that all students can get to and through college.
Willingness to be accountable for outcomes, act with urgency, respond to feedback, and work effectively across departments.
High standards of conduct and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

High 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, 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, 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, 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.
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 duties such as after-school tutoring or Saturday school, based on student needs.

Benefits

Starting teacher salary of $50,000 for 0 years of experience.
Stipends ranging from $500 to $4,000 based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership.
Additional performance-based compensation.
Additional hourly compensation for assigned after-school tutoring or Saturday school.
Comprehensive medical benefits, with the employer covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing most costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children.
Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid family leave for birth or adoption, 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.
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.