Algebra II Pre-AP Teacher - IDEA Monterrey Park College Prep (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•San Antonio, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

IDEA College Prep Teachers ensure that 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 guide effective daily lesson plans, and seek feedback to improve their teaching practice. Teachers deliver rigorous high-school material and may help students earn college credit through dual-enrollment, AP, or IB courses. The role requires at least 40 hours at school per week. Teachers participate in weekly manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, before- and after-school duties, school-wide meetings and functions, and summer and year-long professional learning. 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.
Ability to demonstrate high proficiency in the subject area through certification, field of study, or work experience; strongly preferred.
Knowledge of the assigned core academic subject and ability to pass a grade-level-aligned IDEA content assessment.
Knowledge of curricula and instructional practices or their 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a K–12 classroom setting.
State certification.
Relevant coursework or experience indicating exposure to subject-matter content.

Responsibilities

Implement state learning standards, IDEA curricula, and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations.
Learn, master, 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 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, 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, respectful working 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.
Engage in summer and year-long district, school, and personal learning and development.

Benefits

Starting teacher salary of $59,500 for candidates with zero 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 spouse/domestic partner and child costs.
Eligible staff may receive up to eight 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 tuition for a qualifying degree program, 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 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.