8th grade ELA Pre-AP Teacher - IDEA Donna College Prep (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools • Donna, TX

1d • Onsite

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 to inform effective lesson plans, seek feedback, and continually develop their teaching practice. Teachers deliver rigorous material and may support opportunities for students to earn college credit through dual-enrollment, AP, or IB courses.

This teacher implements state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments, supports student learning and behavior, communicates regularly with students and families, and contributes to a productive classroom and school culture. The position requires a minimum of 40+ hours at school per week. Additional duties may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school, based on scholar needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
• Ability to pass a grade-level-aligned IDEA content assessment.
• 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.
• At least 40+ hours spent at school per week.

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 is preferred but not required.
• Relevant coursework indicating experience with or exposure to subject-matter content.
• Knowledge of the assigned core academic subject and basic knowledge of curricula and instructional practices or implementation.
• Commitment to IDEA’s mission and values, accountability for outcomes, urgency in driving student outcomes, adaptability in a high-growth environment, responsiveness to feedback, and ability to build cross-departmental relationships.

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 individual student 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 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.
• Participate in summer, year-long district, school, and personal learning and development.
• Complete additional responsibilities as needed, which may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school.

Benefits

• Starting teacher salary of $57,500 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.
• Medical plan with the majority of the employee premium covered and subsidies toward 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 qualifying tuition costs, capped at $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 and unlimited 24/7 telephone counseling.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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