7th Grade Pre-Algebra Teacher - IDEA Lakeland College Prep (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Lakeland, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

IDEA College Prep Teachers help students master the academic and social skills needed to succeed in college while modeling IDEA’s values. They set ambitious achievement goals, track student data to guide effective lesson planning, seek feedback, and continue developing their teaching practice. IDEA supports rigorous academic learning and opportunities to earn college credit through dual-enrollment, AP, or IB courses. The teacher implements state learning standards, IDEA curricula, and assessments; delivers grade-level content; monitors student progress; and communicates regularly with students and families. The role also includes classroom behavior and culture-building, tutoring, collaboration with colleagues and managers, participation in professional development and school activities, and at least 40 hours at school per week. Additional duties may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school based on student needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
High level of subject-area proficiency, evidenced by teaching certification, field of study, or work experience (strongly preferred).
Experience in a K-12 classroom setting (strongly preferred).
Hold or be willing to pursue Florida educator certification; IDEA offers a certification program for non-certified teachers to gain certification while teaching.
Relevant coursework indicating experience or exposure to the subject matter.
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 that all students can get to and through college, and willingness to be accountable for outcomes.
Ability to act with urgency and purpose, learn through action, and respond constructively to frequent feedback.
Ability to work in a high-growth environment with ambiguity and change, and build cross-departmental relationships.
High standards of conduct and professionalism as a model for colleagues and students.
Successful completion of a drug test before starting the role.
Successful completion of a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Nice To Haves

Teaching certification, field of study, or work experience demonstrating 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, master, and deliver 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 lessons accordingly, and update the gradebook weekly.
Communicate each student’s progress to the student and family weekly.
Use technology effectively as a communication and educational tool to improve achievement and manage work tasks.
Implement a clear, consistent behavior-management system aligned with campus-wide initiatives and develop students’ character and sense of classroom community.
Help create a school-wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment.
Establish 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 at school per week.
Perform additional duties that may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school, based on scholars’ needs.

Benefits

Starting teacher salary of $51,500 for 0 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 majority of the employee premium covered and the majority of spouse/domestic partner and children costs subsidized.
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 tuition, 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 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.