Algebra I Teacher - IDEA Victory College Prep (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Tampa, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

IDEA College Prep Teachers ensure that students master the academic and social skills needed to succeed in college while modeling IDEA’s values. Teachers set ambitious achievement goals, track student data to inform daily lesson plans, and seek feedback to develop their teaching practice. The role supports rigorous high school coursework and opportunities for students to earn college credit through dual enrollment, AP, or IB courses. The Algebra I Teacher implements state learning standards, IDEA curricula, and assessments; monitors student progress; communicates with students and families; and contributes to a productive classroom and school culture. The position includes school-based collaboration, professional learning, and a minimum of 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.
Hold or be willing to pursue Florida educator certification. IDEA operates a certification program for non-certified IDEA teachers to gain certification while teaching.
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.
Willingness to be accountable for outcomes, act with urgency and purpose, learn from mistakes, and respond to feedback.
Ability to work effectively amid ambiguity and change and build cross-departmental relationships.

Nice To Haves

High content-area proficiency demonstrated through teaching certification, field of study, or work experience.
Experience in a K–12 classroom setting.
Aligned or relevant coursework indicating experience with or exposure to subject-matter content.
Demonstrated effective outcomes and results.

Responsibilities

Implement state learning standards, IDEA curricula, and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations.
Learn and deliver 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 monitor 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 and to 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 build a school-wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment.
Establish and maintain cooperative, trust-based relationships with students and families, respecting the communities they identify with.
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 and school learning, and personal professional development.
Spend a minimum of 40 hours per week at school.
Perform additional duties that may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school, based on scholars’ needs.

Benefits

Starting salary of $52,000 for teachers with 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 subsidies for most 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, depending on tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of tuition for a qualifying degree program, 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 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.