AP Environmental Science Teacher - IDEA Hardy College Prep (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Houston, TX

60d

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, plan effective lessons, seek feedback, and develop their teaching practice. Teachers deliver rigorous high-school material and provide opportunities for students to earn college credit through dual-enrollment, AP, or IB courses. The AP Environmental Science Teacher implements state learning standards, IDEA curricula, and assessments; teaches assigned content and grade-level objectives; and monitors student progress. The role includes weekly lesson-plan submissions, gradebook updates, regular communication with students and families, behavior management, tutoring, meetings, school duties, and ongoing professional learning. The position requires at least 40 hours at school per week, with additional tutoring or Saturday school possible based on student needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution (required).
Experience in a K–12 classroom setting (strongly preferred).
State certification (preferred, not required).
Aligned or relevant coursework indicating experience with 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 a variety of situations in the school environment.
High level of content-area proficiency, as evidenced by teaching certification, field of study, or work experience (strongly preferred).

Nice To Haves

High level of content-area proficiency demonstrated through 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 and deliver assigned 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 each student’s progress to the student and family 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.
Build and maintain cooperative relationships with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for their communities.
Host tutoring sessions as needed to meet student 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.
Perform additional responsibilities based on scholar needs, which may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school.

Benefits

Starting salary of $64,000 for teachers with zero years of experience.
Stipends of $500–$4,000 each 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 most costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children subsidized.
Eligible staff may receive up to eight weeks of paid family leave for birth or adoption, 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 and unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling.
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.