Co-Teacher - IDEA Spears Academy (Immediate Opening)
About The Position
IDEA Early Childhood Co-Teachers support Tier 1 instruction in Prekindergarten through Grade 2 and provide targeted intervention under the direction of a lead teacher. They facilitate small-group learning, provide academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support, and help create joyful, engaging learning environments. Working closely with lead teachers, they help ensure students receive support to achieve mastery and develop a love of learning. This is a grant-funded position supported by Title III Part A. The position has no guarantee of ongoing, indefinite employment, although funding may be extended. The employee will work 100% on activities allowable under the grant, and the employee and supervisor must sign the job description acknowledging the grant funding. A time and effort report is required. The role requires at least 40 hours at school per week. Co-Teachers participate in weekly manager check-ins, grade-level and school-wide meetings, before- and after-school duties, and summer and year-long learning and development. Additional duties may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school, depending on student needs.
Requirements
- At least 48 college hours or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
- At least one year of experience working with children in a classroom or volunteer setting.
- Basic knowledge of early childhood development and instructional practices.
- Ability to support young learners in whole-group, small-group, and individual learning.
- Ability to adapt to diverse learner needs.
- Ability to provide clear directions, engage students, and respond to student behavior.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to adjust and adapt to a range of situations in the school environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist in students’ educational development under the direction and guidance of classroom teachers.
- Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records.
- Support Tier 1 core instruction under the lead teacher’s direction so all students can access grade-level learning.
- Facilitate small-group instruction and intervention groups based on student data and teacher planning.
- Monitor student learning and needs during instruction and provide feedback and support.
- Communicate students’ progress with students and families on a weekly basis.
- Implement a clear and consistent behavior-management system aligned with campus-wide initiatives, while developing students’ character and sense of classroom community.
- Help develop a school-wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student.
- 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 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 duties that may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school, based on scholars’ needs.
Benefits
- Base 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 eight 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 qualifying tuition, with a maximum of $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 insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Parenting benefits.
- Flexible spending account options.
- Vacation time.
- Referral bonuses.
- Professional development.
- 403(b) plan.
- IDEA may offer a relocation allowance for this role, if applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
