Art and Enrichment Teacher - IDEA Spears College Prep (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Houston, TX

About The Position

IDEA Electives teachers instruct students in a variety of subjects, which may include Fine Arts, Health, and Technology Applications depending on the campus. They help students develop the academic and social skills needed to succeed in college while modeling IDEA’s values. Teachers set ambitious achievement goals, engage students and families in reaching them, create a productive learning environment, plan and deliver rigorous instruction, assess mastery, monitor progress, analyze data, and adjust instruction as needed. This teacher implements state learning standards, IDEA curricula, and assessments; teaches relevant content and grade-level curriculum; prepares lesson plans; tracks student progress; communicates with students and families; and supports student behavior, character, and classroom community. The role includes collaboration and professional development, tutoring as needed, campus duties and meetings, and at least 40 hours at school per week. Additional duties may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school based on scholar needs. IDEA Public Schools is a multi-state network of tuition-free Pre-K–12 public charter schools. The organization serves more than 80,000 students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, and Ohio. The position is based at IDEA Spears College Prep and is listed as an immediate opening.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
High level of content-area proficiency, evidenced by teaching certification, field of study, or work experience.
Knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment.
Commitment to IDEA’s mission and belief that all students are capable of getting to and through college.
Willingness to be accountable for outcomes, act with urgency and purpose, respond to feedback, and work effectively through ambiguity and change.
Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a K–12 classroom setting is strongly preferred.
Certifications, credentials, or campus leadership may qualify for stipends.

Responsibilities

Implement state learning standards, IDEA curricula, and assessments to meet academic expectations.
Learn, master, and deliver relevant 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 tasks.
Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system aligned with campus-wide initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community.
Help shape 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.
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.
Perform additional responsibilities such as after-school tutoring or Saturday school based on scholar needs.

Benefits

Starting teacher salary of $64,000 for 0 years of experience, with possible stipends of $500–$4,000 each and additional performance-based compensation.
Additional hourly compensation for after-school tutoring or Saturday school when assigned.
Medical plan with the majority of the employee premium covered, and the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children 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 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 within a 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 to defray moving costs, if applicable.