6th Grade Art Teacher - IDEA Henry College Prep (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Midland, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

IDEA Electives teachers instruct students in a variety of subjects, which may include Fine Arts, Health, and Technology Applications, depending on the campus. They ensure students develop the academic and social skills to succeed in college while embodying IDEA’s values. Teachers set ambitious achievement goals, engage students and families in accomplishing them, create a powerful learning environment, plan and deliver purposeful, rigorous instruction, assess mastery, track progress, analyze data, adjust instruction, and pursue excellence as educators and team members. This teacher implements state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments, teaches grade-level content, monitors student progress, communicates regularly with families, supports student behavior and character development, and contributes to a productive school culture. The role requires at least 40 hours at school per week and includes regular collaboration, professional learning, and school duties. Additional assignments may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school.

Requirements

High level of content-area proficiency, evidenced by teaching certification, field of study, or work experience.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
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 a school environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a K–12 classroom setting is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement state learning standards, IDEA curricula, and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations.
Learn, master, and deliver relevant content, grade-level curriculum, core content objectives, and texts.
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 student progress to 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 cooperative relationships with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect.
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, year-long district, school, and personal learning and development.
Spend a minimum of 40 hours per week at school.
Take on additional responsibilities such as after-school tutoring or Saturday school based on scholars’ needs.

Benefits

Starting teacher salary of $63,500 for zero 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.
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 eight weeks of paid family leave for birth or adoption, 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 and 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.