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

IDEA Public Schools • Haltom City, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

IDEA College Prep Teachers help students master the academic and social skills necessary to succeed in college while embodying IDEA’s values. The 6th Grade Math Pre-AP Teacher sets ambitious student achievement goals, tracks student data, and uses it to develop effective daily lessons. The role includes delivering rigorous grade-level math curriculum and supporting opportunities for students to access challenging coursework and college credit. Teachers seek feedback and continue developing their practice to better serve students.

The teacher implements state learning standards, IDEA curriculum, and assessments; monitors individual student progress; communicates regularly with students and families; and supports a consistent classroom behavior system and positive school culture. The role requires at least 40 hours at school each week and may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school based on student needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
• 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 a variety of situations in the school environment.
• Aligned or relevant coursework indicating experience or exposure to subject-matter content.

Nice To Haves

• High level of content-area proficiency evidenced by teaching certification, field of study, or work experience.
• Experience in a K-12 classroom setting.
• State certification.

Responsibilities

• Implement state learning standards, IDEA curricula, and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations.
• Learn, master, and deliver subject 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 individual student progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans, and update the gradebook weekly.
• Communicate students’ 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 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 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 $63,500 for zero years of experience.
• 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 qualifying degree-program tuition, 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, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

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