Art Teacher - IDEA Southeast College Prep (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Tarrant County, TX

1d•Onsite

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 are responsible for helping students master the academic and social skills needed to succeed in college while embodying IDEA’s values. Teachers set ambitious achievement goals, engage students and families in reaching them, create a strong learning environment, deliver purposeful and rigorous instruction, assess mastery, track progress, analyze data, adjust instruction, and pursue excellence as educators and IDEA team members. The Art Teacher will implement state learning standards, IDEA curricula, and assessments; teach relevant content and grade-level curriculum; and monitor individual student progress. The position includes regular communication with students and families, behavior management, tutoring as needed, participation in meetings and school duties, and ongoing professional learning. Staff spend a minimum of 40+ hours at school per week. Additional responsibilities may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school based on student needs. The starting teacher salary for zero years of experience is $63,500. The role may be eligible for certification, credential, or campus-leadership stipends of $500–$4,000 each and additional performance-based compensation. Additional hourly compensation is provided for assigned after-school tutoring or Saturday school. Selected candidates must submit official electronic service records from previous educational employers to verify creditable service and applicable compensation. IDEA Public Schools is a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K–12 public charter schools. The organization describes its mission as helping each student go to college and emphasizes ambitious goals, accountability, urgency, adaptability, feedback, collaboration, and professional conduct.

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 variety of situations in the school environment.
Commitment to IDEA’s mission and belief that all students can get to and through college.
Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a K–12 classroom setting is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement state learning standards, IDEA curricula, and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations.
Learn 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 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.
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, year-long district, school, and personal learning and development.
Undertake additional responsibilities such as after-school tutoring or Saturday school based on scholar needs.

Benefits

Base medical plan with the majority of the employee premium covered; the organization also subsidizes the majority of 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, subject to 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.
Possible relocation allowance, if applicable.
Additional hourly compensation for assigned after-school tutoring or Saturday school.
Potential certification, credential, or campus-leadership stipends of $500–$4,000 each.
Additional performance-based compensation.