6th grade Math Pre-AP Teacher - IDEA Achieve College Prep (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Haltom City, TX

About The Position

IDEA College Prep Teachers help students master the academic and social skills needed to succeed in college while embodying IDEA’s values. They set ambitious achievement goals, track student data, plan effective lessons, seek feedback, and continue developing their teaching practice. Teachers deliver rigorous material and help students access college credit through dual-enrollment, AP, or IB courses. The 6th grade Math Pre-AP Teacher implements state learning standards, IDEA curricula, and assessments; teaches grade-level content; monitors student progress; and communicates regularly with students and families. The position requires at least 40 hours at school per week and participation in tutoring, meetings, duties, and professional learning as needed. The role is an immediate opening at IDEA Achieve College Prep.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
Ability to demonstrate content-area proficiency through teaching certification, field of study, or work experience (strongly preferred).
Experience in a K–12 classroom setting (strongly preferred).
State certification preferred but not required.
Relevant coursework indicating experience or exposure to the subject-matter content.
Knowledge of the assigned core academic subject and ability to pass a grade-level-aligned IDEA content assessment.
Basic knowledge of curricula and instructional practices or implementation.
Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to adjust and adapt to varied situations in the school environment.
Commitment to IDEA’s mission and belief that all students can get to and through college.
Demonstrated effective outcomes and results, with willingness to be held accountable.
Propensity for action, willingness to learn from mistakes, and ability to improve quickly.
Ability to work with urgency and purpose, thrive in a high-growth environment, and adapt to ambiguity and change.
Ability to seek and respond well to feedback and build cross-departmental relationships.
Professional conduct and behavior as a role model for colleagues and students.
Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week.

Nice To Haves

Teaching certification or other evidence of high content-area proficiency.
Experience in a K–12 classroom setting.

Responsibilities

Implement state learning standards, IDEA curricula, and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations.
Learn and deliver assigned 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 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 develop a school-wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment.
Establish and maintain cooperative 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, year-long district, school, and personal learning and development.
Complete additional duties such as after-school tutoring or Saturday school when required by scholar 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.
Comprehensive benefits plan 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 eight weeks of paid family leave for the birth or adoption of a child, subject to 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 to defray moving costs, if applicable.