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. Teachers set ambitious achievement goals, track student data to inform lesson plans, and seek feedback to develop their teaching practice. They deliver rigorous high school instruction and may provide students with opportunities to earn college credit through dual-enrollment, AP, or IB courses. This teacher will implement state learning standards, IDEA curriculum, and assessments; plan and deliver Statistics instruction; monitor student progress; communicate regularly with families; and support students’ academic, behavioral, and social development. The role includes school meetings and duties, professional development, and at least 40 hours at school per week. Additional tutoring or Saturday school may be assigned based on student needs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
  • 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.
  • Submit official electronic service records from previous educational employers if selected, for verification of creditable service and compensation.

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.
  • Aligned or relevant coursework indicating experience with or exposure to subject-matter content.

Responsibilities

  • Implement state learning standards, IDEA curricula, and assessments to meet academic expectations.
  • Learn 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 needs, adjust lesson plans, and update the gradebook weekly.
  • Communicate student progress to students and families weekly.
  • Use technology effectively for communication, instruction, student achievement, and work-related tasks.
  • Implement a consistent behavior-management system aligned with campus initiatives and develop students’ character and sense of community.
  • Help build a school-wide culture that supports a productive and enthusiastic learning environment.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative, respectful 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.
  • Participate in summer and year-long district, school, and personal learning and development.
  • Complete additional after-school tutoring or Saturday school when assigned based on student needs.

Benefits

  • Starting teacher salary of $59,500 for 0 years of experience, with stipends of $500–$4,000 based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership, plus 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 spouse/domestic partner and children.
  • Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid family leave for birth or adoption, based on 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 and unlimited 24/7 telephone counseling.
  • 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.
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