Kindergarten Teacher - IDEA Yukon Academy (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools • Odessa, TX

16h • Onsite

About The Position

IDEA Early Education teachers ensure that students master the academic and social skills needed to succeed in college while modeling IDEA’s values. Teachers set ambitious student achievement goals and engage students and families in meeting them; create a powerful learning environment; plan and deliver purposeful, rigorous instruction; assess mastery and track progress; analyze data to adjust instruction; and pursue excellence as educators and IDEA team members. Academy core subjects are state assessed in third grade.

This role involves implementing state learning standards, IDEA curricula, and assessments; planning instruction; tracking and communicating student progress; supporting students’ academic and social development; and participating in campus and school-wide activities. Teachers spend a minimum of 40 or more hours at school per week. Additional responsibilities may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school, based on student needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
• Teachers of record for students in grades K–3 must have appropriate Reading Academies certification in accordance with TEA requirements, or be willing and able to obtain all relevant Texas training within required timelines.
• Knowledge of the assigned core academic subject and ability to pass an IDEA content assessment.
• 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.

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.
• Bilingual certification.
• Content and ESL certification.

Responsibilities

• Implement state learning standards, IDEA curricula, and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations.
• 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 accordingly, 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-related tasks.
• 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.
• Establish and maintain cooperative, trust-based working relationships with students and families, respecting 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, year-long district, school, and personal learning and development.
• Fulfill a minimum of 40 or more hours at school per week.
• Undertake additional responsibilities such as after-school tutoring or Saturday school, based on scholar needs.

Benefits

• Starting teacher salary of $63,500 for 0 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 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, depending 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 per year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level